From the Publisher
Sunbelt Gardening describes many warm-season annuals, perennials, vines, and
shrubs in garden settings across the country and ways in which different
varieties mix companionably with one another. Whether you live in the humid
Southeast or the arid Southwest, floral elements can be combined in mixed
borders or added to existing plots to extend the colors of the garden
throughout the summer months and into autumn. Illustrated with 200 stunning
full-color photographs, Sunbelt Gardening leads the enthusiast confidently
forward into each new season and into a more adventurous and successful way
of gardening.
About the Author
Garden designer Tom Peace draws on his years of experience gardening in hot
climates. He has researched plant ecology throughout the world, including
Asia and Europe, and has extensive experience in floriculture. He is a
contributing editor for Country Living Gardener magazine and has also
written for Beautiful Gardens magazine. He divides his time between several
regions, presenting lectures and designing gardens in Colorado, Texas, and
Arizona.