Native Florida Plants: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening [Paperback]

A handy manual for newcomers to Florida whether new homeowners or tourists.Native Florida Plants by Haehle and Brookwell updates the list of native plant nuseries in addition to adding a number of new plant profiles not included in the 1999 edition. And it includes the family names of plants in an additional appendix, making the book useful as a text. Add to your Florida collection.As in the first edition, Brookwell's beautiful photography helps novices with plant identification and the easy-to-read format gives quick information on plant characteristics and growing conditions.Haehle and Brookwell detail plants that are successful in the diverse climates throughout Florida.Page after page of plant pictures and information making identification muche asier.Whether you are interested in trees, shrubs, perennials, vines or aquatics, this book will help you choose a native plant for the task. Informative.Page after page of plant pictures and information.Especially aimed at those who want to turn their outdoor space into a landscape for wildlife and native plants. a good encyclopedia of Florida natives, with large detailed photographs...It's worth having on your shelf. This beautiful book advises Florida gardeners on how to select and care for plants that will thrive in the environment.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.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 fl1