Native Florida Plants Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
by Haehle, Robert G.; Brookwell, JoanEdition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-02-16
Publisher(s): Taylor Trade Publishing
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Summary
This colorful, photo-packed guide helps you select Florida-born plants right for you and your area -- no ill-suited, high-maintenance exotics here. You'll find complete profiles on every type of hardy native plant from seaside foliage to wildflowers and grasses, shrubs, vines, and even aquatics. It just makes sense to use plants that already thrive in the Sunshine State.
Author Biography
Robert G. Haehle is a horticulture consultant and gardening writer. He was the radio host of "Garden Line". He has written numerous columns and articles for Southern Living, South Florida Home & Garden, Florida Nuseryman, and many others. Joan Brookwell has worked for 10 years at the Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale as the home and garden editor. She is currently a freelance writer and photographer living in Fort Lauderdale.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgements | p. V |
| Acknowledgements for the Revised Edition | p. VII |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Plant Communities | p. 7 |
| Florida's Climate | p. 13 |
| Culture | p. 16 |
| Creating a Native Garden | p. 20 |
| Water Gardens | p. 25 |
| The Seaside Garden | p. 31 |
| Wildflower Gardens and Grassy Meadows | p. 36 |
| Welcoming Wildlife | p. 41 |
| Bring in the Butterflies | p. 46 |
| Not-so-Nice Natives | p. 52 |
| Plant Profiles | p. 59 |
| Palms | p. 61 |
| Large Trees | p. 71 |
| Small Trees | p. 106 |
| Shrubs | p. 183 |
| Wildflowers | p. 244 |
| Vines | p. 302 |
| Grasses | p. 316 |
| Ferns | p. 327 |
| Aquatics | p. 338 |
| Additional Profiles | p. 348 |
| Plant Families | p. 382 |
| Florida Native Nurseries | p. 386 |
| Bibliography | p. 391 |
| Index | p. 393 |
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