Product Description: Praise for previous editions: “A must-have guide.”—South Florida Sun-Sentinel “A godsend to new gardeners…. This one is worth having.”—Naples Daily News “Indispensible for both novice and experienced gardeners.”—Lakeland Ledger “The bible of Florida landscaping…listings for more than 400 plants containing excellent information about cultural and climatological requirements, seasons of maximum color, and best uses in Florida landscape...read more

Often overlooked by other gardening writers, seaside plants need to battle salinity, hostile environmental stress, poor soil, drought and downpours, high winds, humidity and heat, and this handbook helps gardeners conquer these obstacles and grow functional, beautiful plants. Original.

Product Description: "A must for every Floridian who wants to work with shrubs, from the experienced gardener to anyone who wants to get their hands dirty in the yard."--Edward Golden, horticultural consultant, SarasotaNo other book offers such colorful, complete, and reliable information about all aspects of the shrubs and small trees that thrive in the Florida landscape...read more

Product Description: In this full-color eco-friendly guide to landscaping in Florida, the authors discuss trees, palms, shrubs, ground covers, and vines as well as the uses of mulches and compost. Additional problem-solving sections tackle soils and fertilizers, pruning, weeds, nematodes, plant diseases, and coping with cold weather...read more

Specifically aimed at people who live in Florida, this guide provides step-by-step information on bedding plants, from container plants to multi-level landscaping designs. It includes a colour photograph reference section which shows how to place and use over 70 bedding plants.