Some Like It Hot: Plants That Thrive in Hot and Humid Weather

by Pamela J. Gartin, Pamela Gartin, P.J. Gartin, et al.

Book Overview

Southern gardeners will welcome this informative guide to selecting landscape plants that not only survive but also thrive in the humid summer conditions found in the southern and coastal regions of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0941711749
• ISBN13: 9780941711746
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Good plant guide for the extreme Southeast

This little book is a great guide for gardeners in zones 8 and 9 and even the more temperate regions of zone 7. Chapters are divided by Ornamental Grasses, Annual Vines, Small Shrubs, Small to Medium Shrubs, Medium to Large Shrubs, and Large Shrubs and Small Patio Trees. Each chapter profiles several plants that thrive in the hot and humid regions of the south. The plant profiles are very good and detailed and provide excellent descriptions as well as sound horiticultural advice. Each plant is illustrated with one or more color photos. Also very helpful is a chart covering the various sizes and characteristics of crepe mrytles. The last section of the book lists plants by various characteristics, such as light requirements, soil types, fragrance, color, etc. This is a good book for gardeners looking to experiment with unique and exciting plants and also very good for the transplanted gardener who has just moved to the southeast.