Succulents Simplified - by Debra Lee Baldwin (Paperback)

About the Book

Succulents Simplified is a complete primer on choosing, growing and designing with succulents.

Book Synopsis

"Demystifies these popular low-water beauties." --Country Gardens Magazine

Whether you're a novice or veteran, have an acre to fill or a just few pots, or live in Calexico or Canada, Succulents Simplified is a dazzling primer for success with succulents! Debra Lee Baldwin, the Queen of Succulents, profiles the 100 top plant picks and includes basic information on how to grow and care for succulents no matter where you live. Step-by-step projects, including a cake-stand centerpiece, special-occasion bouquets, a vertical garden, and a succulent topiary sphere, will inspire you to express your individual style.

From the Back Cover

"Succulents Simplified makes it easy to see why these stunning plants are so seductive. Whether you're just starting out with succulents or looking to grow your collection, this book contains everything you need to know to grow them successfully--design ideas, seasonal care tips, quick projects, and a list of the top 100 easiest kinds, from bizarre to beautiful." --Kathleen Brenzel, Sunset Magazine

Review Quotes

"Anyone who knows Debra Lee Baldwin is aware of her extraordinary prowess as an author, writer, photographer, and artist. Her book, Succulents Simplified, is a work of art." --Fran Sorin, CBS Radio Network

"From quick and easy succulent rosettes for bouquets, to teeny tiny mint-tin gardens, to succulent-topped pumpkins there's a project in this book for even the most craft-challenged." --Gossip in the Garden

"This fresh and entertaining volume certainly deserves a green thumbs-up." --Sunset

"The perfect starter volume for those new to succulents, while satisfying and delighting veterans with the variation and solid growing tips based on the author's evident joy in succulents and cacti." --New York Journal of Books

"A beautifully produced and photographed new book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to know more about this fascinating group of plants both in the wild or in your backyard." --Akron Beacon Journal

"Straightforward advice on cultivation, propagation, and seasonal care." --Hortus