Gardens by the sea

the long version

"This beautifully illustrated book offers everyone interested in tropical gardens a guide to the multitude of plants, tress and exotic species that thrive in subtropical conditions." "Each chapter gives you a discussion and plant selections to choose from along with beautiful photography taken in the gardens of the members themselves." "There are special chapters on salt tolerant plants and on xeriscape gardening, presenting new techniques to reduce water requirements.". "There is also a chapter on Designing A Seaside Garden, with a step-by-step discussion of how to go about designing such a garden together with suggestions for plantings, and full-page examples of professionally landscaped gardens to draw ideas from.". "Both a knowledgeable reference work for serious gardeners and beginners, and an exquisite coffee table book for browsing, Gardens By The Sea opens up for the reader the magnificent world of tropical plants and some equally magnificent settings."--BOOK JACKET.