In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's
Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how
they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.
The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and
ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success.
With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's
unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals,
vegetables, fruits, tropical plants, lawn grasses, and more, you'll be
able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or
a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful charts highlight sun and
shade requirements and offer clear and concise plant variety
information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are
offered for each plant group, guiding your journey--even if you're a
first-time Florida gardener.
Authors Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, along with pro gardeners
Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l, address the many challenges of Florida
gardening, including a changing climate and saltwater
gardening information. The how-to methods for planting,
pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with
information essential to Floridians. This comprehensive and extensive
guide is the best resource for growing in the Sunshine State. Whether
you live in Nassau County, the Florida Keys, or somewhere in between,
the Florida Gardener's Handbook has you covered.
Florida Gardener's Handbook is part of the Gardener's Handbook
series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include
Midwest Gardener's Handbook, Carolinas Gardener's Handbook,
Northwest Gardener's Handbook, and many others.
