Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
Many counties in Florida now require that new commercial landscapes contain a percentage of native plants. Native landscapes are easier to maintain, use less water and thrive without chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Native Florida Plants describes every type of regional flora—-from seaside foliage and wildflowers to grassy meadows, shrubs, vines, and aquatic gardens—-in 301 profiles and accompanying color photographs.
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Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
Many counties in Florida now require that new commercial landscapes contain a percentage of native plants. Native landscapes are easier to maintain, use less water and thrive without chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Native Florida Plants describes every type of regional flora—-from seaside foliage and wildflowers to grassy meadows, shrubs, vines, and aquatic gardens—-in 301 profiles and accompanying color photographs.
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Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening

Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening

Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening

Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening

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Overview

Many counties in Florida now require that new commercial landscapes contain a percentage of native plants. Native landscapes are easier to maintain, use less water and thrive without chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Native Florida Plants describes every type of regional flora—-from seaside foliage and wildflowers to grassy meadows, shrubs, vines, and aquatic gardens—-in 301 profiles and accompanying color photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781589794801
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2004
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 360
File size: 51 MB
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About the Author

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

AcknowledgementsV
Acknowledgements for the Revised EditionVII
Introduction1
Plant Communities7
Florida's Climate13
Culture16
Creating a Native Garden20
Water Gardens25
The Seaside Garden31
Wildflower Gardens and Grassy Meadows36
Welcoming Wildlife41
Bring in the Butterflies46
Not-so-Nice Natives52
Plant Profiles59
Palms61
Large Trees71
Small Trees106
Shrubs183
Wildflowers244
Vines302
Grasses316
Ferns327
Aquatics338
Additional Profiles348
Plant Families382
Florida Native Nurseries386
Bibliography391
Index393
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