Roses in a Desert Garden [Paperback]

Hallie Beck (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

I review garden books every week -- especially rose books. So many nowadays go over the same ground and never say anything new. Well, here's a book that really does plow new territory, and with panache, elan, and good sense.

Review

Celebrating the desert as a favorable climate for growing lush gardens of fragrant color, respected rosarian Hallie Beck draws from decades of experience in rendering this remarkable and enjoyable book. Mindful that most rose guides are written from an East Coast or European perspective, Ms. Beck cuts through their conflicting advice to provide the definitive voice on growing roses in arid lands. Over 80 full-color photos and several illustrations give practical advice on plant selection, landscape design, and pruning. Learn how to create year-round personal retreats and harmonize colors for the most dramatic visual impact. Loaded with enough new insights to satisfy aficionados in any climate and a vital reference for gardeners in other arid regions of the world. Complete listing of plant suppliers. -- Book Description

This book is packed with great advice . . . and is a must read for serious rose growers who live in hot climates. -- Lou Pavlovich, Thorn Scratchings, the Quarterly Journal of the Pacific Southwest District of the American Rose Society)

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Phoenix Home & Garden, Inc.; 1st edition (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962596116
• ISBN-13: 978-0962596117
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #745,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YES YOU CAN GROW ROSES IN THE DESERT, September 25, 2000

By 

MARTIN ETCHART (Litchfield Park, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roses in a Desert Garden (Paperback)

Great book that focuses on the needs and advantages of growing roses in the Southwest. Unlike most rose books, which focus on growing roses in more temperate climates, this book addresses the unique requirements and opportunities of growing roses in the desert. I particularly liked the references the author made to specific roses (i.e. Gene Boerner, Abraham Darby, etc.) that do well in more arid climates. This book cuts through the rhetoric of the thicker "prettier" rose books and gives the desert gardner the growing know-how they need to create a paradise in the desert!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so practical, and such a delight to read, August 3, 2007

By 

baffledQ (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roses in a Desert Garden (Paperback)

I live in an arid climate and while most rose books don't give you a clue about what soils/temperatures specific roses need, Beck goes into detail and even recommends (thank you Hallie!!) specific roses for specific desert situations. She tells how to amend the soil, which roses change color in the heat, and even how to combine rose colors. I've checked this book out SO many times from the library--but it's not enough. I need it at hand, for her knowledge, suggestions and humor.

5.0 out of 5 stars All You Need To Know, July 17, 2011

By 

sammarshall (Scottsdale AZ USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Roses in a Desert Garden (Paperback)

I bought this book years ago and I highly recommend it for the planting and care of roses in the low desert. Small and compact and packed with good information. Yes, roses can flourish here with a little help.