Tropical plants are stars of the summer garden creating bold, exotic accents on patios, decks, and in garden beds and carrying cool-climate gardens through the season. But for many plant lovers they are still mysterious. How do we care for them when the wold weather comes? author and topical plant enthusiast Marianne Willburn answer those questions, encouraging temperate gardeners to flirt and fall in love with this incredible group of stunning plants. Using five memorable relationship types, she’ll help you to match the care they need to the life you lead-giving you permission to have a carefree summer romance or simply explore an outdoor relationship with your beloved housplants.
You’ll also find detailed profiles for an amazing array of outstanding tropical plants, clever tips for seeing them safely through the winter, and advice on using them to design a paradise all your own.
Tropical Plants and How to Love Them is the temperate garden’s guide to a tropical adventure. Fall in love with these plants on your own terms and take your garden to the next level.