Southern Sun

"Sun in the South can be ferocious. In summer, afternoon rays can fry gardens and evaporate every drop of moisture. Whether facing a scorched section of yard or searching for plants that will bloom in half-a-day's sunlight, choosing plants wisely for Southern sun can be tricky. In Southern Sun: A Plant Selection Guide Jo Kellum, a native Southerner and landscape expert, offers solutions." "Some plants thrive in morning light only to curl up and die when blazing western rays reach them. Some plants desire plenty of sun along with plenty of water - these are the ones gardeners find crispy brown upon return from vacation. Still more sun-loving plants perish at the thought of too much water. Tags at garden centers certainly can't address all these issues, but Kellum does. And because plants that can take heat but not humidity don't stand a chance in most Southern gardens, recommendations from an expert familiar with that feeling of "swimming" through moisture-laden air abound in this book." "Southern Sun addresses all of these regional concerns and more. More than 250 of Kellum's own color photographs make choosing plants a pleasure. Though there are plenty of colorful perennials and annuals included, the book tackles the whole yard. Recommendations for trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines are here, as well as bedding plants. Southern Sun is user-friendly for the beginner and thorough enough for a professional, making it ideal to take along when shopping for plants." "For those seeking advice for selecting plants for shady areas, Kellum's companion book, Southern Shade: A Plant Selection Guide, will round out advice for every challenging spot in the yard."--BOOK JACKET.Kellum, Jo is the author of 'Southern Sun', published 2008 under ISBN 9781934110454 and ISBN 1934110450.