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"A very useful resource"

Written By: A buyer

This book caught my attention because it's not easy to find books about tropical plants that are not just beautiful photos or advise about how to have them indoors; that's nice, but I need more practical information about how to have tropical plants outside, in their environment, because I'm a novice gardener who lives in Puerto Rico. When I received the book I couldn't wait to get into it, and I have to say that I'm very pleased with the content. It's concise, organized and very easy to use, and if you need more infomation about a particular plant, at least you have it identified, so it's easier to search in additional sources (i.e. internet). In fact, that same day I identified a plant that I thought was just another weed in my yard with a very atractive flower, but actually it is a non-invasive groundcover (that explains why it doesn't have spread all over the yard). So, although I'm on the opposite side of the planet where Hawaii is, I can say I'm already using this book a lot, and enjoying it!

"Tropical Birthday"

Written By: runcalamity

Had this book sent to a close friend in Hawaii for a summer birthday present. She loved it.

"Very good book about Plants in the Caribbean"

Written By: Carolina Maria

My sister who also lives here in St. Thomas is a big time gardener but could not find anything to expand her knowledge of the horticulture here until I found this for her birthday. She has been very happy with it so I recommend it.

"Excellent book for the tropics"

Written By: Raymond Rhodes

Although I live in Panama, I found this book excellent in helping me identify plants and trees and their growth characteristics.

"Down to earth (pun intended) and comprehensive with great photos on glossy paper"

Written By: Kelley O. Holtman

Plants for Tropical Landscapes: A Gardener's Guide is just what I was looking for. Being raised in Hawaii, I have seen many of the plants in this book but don't know many of their names or uses. The authors give just the right amount of information to help you choose the right plant for the right location. It will be nice to help choose our plants with the landscapers instead of letting them make all of the decisions. I also really like the layout of the book which starts at ground covers and moves up in size through shrubs and trees, then on to vines, ferns and palms, etc. The pages have colored edge markings that assist in switching from chapter to chapter. Most of the coolest things included are located in the Appendices that should be extremely useful: Native Hawaiian Species; Xeriscape; Beach Garden; Hedges, Screens & Windbreaks; House & Lanai Plants; and the garden at night.
Even if you just want to know what plants are in your yard, you will enjoy this book. I wish I had paid more attention to my Mom when she tried to teach me about plants way back when...