Succulents for Beginners: A Year-Round Growing Guide for Healthy and Beautiful Plants (over 200 Photos and Illustrations) by Misa Matsuyama

Succulents for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this friendly and forgiving plant family. Misa Matsuyama—the bestselling author of The Gardener's Guide to Succulents—shows you how to plant and maintain the most popular varieties of succulents and cacti with reassuring advice and minimum fuss. This book has over 200 clear, color photos and illustrations and is absolutely packed full of all the basic information you need to keep succulents thriving, including: A detailed month-by-month growing guide explaining all the planting and maintenance steps—everything from propagating and basic watering to repotting and group planting A clear overview of the basic seasonal types and most popular succulent families and their particular characteristics Which plants, tools, soils, and containers to use for the best results Answers to frequently asked questions, giving clear, concise solutions to the most common issues encountered by beginners A special section on how to create a healthy environment for your plants so you can enjoy them for many years to come Inspiring and creative ways to display your succulents in different rooms and locations—indoors or outdoors Read more

From the Publisher Succulents for Beginners "Longer-lived and slower to grow than other plants, and requiring little space, succulents have an animal-like charm that goes beyond anything else we see in the plant world, and I believe they are a plant that anyone can grow." - Misa Matsuyama, author. Month By Month Information In regions where the seasons are distinct, it is important to match care of succulents to each season. This book contains a list of tasks for each month. This includes condition of succulents for each of the four seasons and how to care for them. It’s best to have an understanding of the general timeline of things throughout the year before actually commencing work. Be mindful of your region’s climate as well, and adjust accordingly. Detailed Information On: Indoor vs. Outdoor Plants Seasonal Care Tools Needed Types of Soil Advice on Displaying Your Succulents Hanging On Bookshelves On Furniture In Bathroom or By Windows