Download or read book Betrock s Florida Plant Guide written by Edward F. Gilman and published by Betrock Information Systems, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent reference source for anyone interested in the Florida landscape.
Download or read book Betrock s Reference Guide to Florida Landscape Plants written by Timothy K. Broschat and published by Betrock Information Systems, Incorporated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quick reference guide to Florida landscape plants for students and homeowners.
Download or read book Florida Plant Selector written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Native Florida Plants written by Robert G. Haehle and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Gardener s Guide to Florida s Native Plants written by Rufino Osorio and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abundantly illustrated in full color, this guide provides detailed descriptions and methods of cultivation for 350 of Florida's most attractive and easily grown native plants, including ferns, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, aquatics, and epiphytes (air plants). 359 color photos.
Download or read book Florida Getting Started Garden Guide written by Tom MacCubbin and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-color plant photos and complete growing instructions for the native plants of Florida.
Download or read book Florida Plant Selector written by Lewis S. Maxwell and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Florida Landscape Plants written by John Vertrees Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Third edition with new introductory front matter."
Download or read book Betrock s Guide to Landscape Palms written by Alan W. Meerow and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landscape palms are a universal symbol of the tropics and are receiving more attention than ever before. In full-color, 102 species of palms are illustrated, and the first section of the book is an encyclopedia of these species. Given are scientific name, common name, subfamily, tribe, origin, hardiness zone, typical height, growth rate, salt and drought tolerance, soil and light requirements, uses, propagation, and more. Characteristics of each palm are listed including leaf size and color, trunk or stem characteristics, flowers and fruits, and other attributes.
Download or read book Betrock s Landscape Palms written by Alan W. Meerow and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Your Florida Guide to Shrubs written by Edward F. Gilman and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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, Sarasota No other book offers such colorful, complete, and reliable information about all aspects of the shrubs and small trees that thrive in the Florida landscape. Writing for everyone from the homeowner with limited gardening skills to the landscape professional or property manager, this book guides the reader through the practical steps involved in selecting and maintaining appropriate and healthy shrubs for all landscape uses. The authors cover · climatic and light requirements, · environmental considerations, · bed design and preparation, · when to plant, · plant size, · when and how to water, · mulching and pruning, · maintaining shrubs without wasting natural resources. In addition to discussing exotic shrubs, this book describes how to use the abundant Florida native plants that have been all but ignored by other landscape and gardening books. It also includes a zone hardiness map and an illustrated shrub selection guide. The authors note that almost anyone can do a mediocre landscaping job with shrubs. By using this book, you make the decision to do a great job the right way! Edward F. Gilman and Robert J. Black, teachers in the field of environmental horticulture at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in Gainesville, have both written other gardening books. Edward F. Gilman develops educational materials and conducts programs for the nursery and landscape industries. Robert J. Black is the consumer horticultural specialist for the University of Florida.
Download or read book Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean written by David W Nellis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean is a complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. It includes extensive characteristics of each plant, including: Form, flower and fruit date Geographic distribution and habitat Reproduction and propagation Ornamental uses Medicinal and toxic properties, including modern and folkloric beliefs and uses Ecological aspects This guide is a must-have for backyard gardeners and serious naturalists alike.
Download or read book Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida written by Richard P. Wunderlin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to the vascular plants of Florida"--
Download or read book Native Florida Plants for Drought and Salt Tolerant Landscaping written by Richard Wunderlin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions and photographs for 70 native plants that will thrive with little care in the yards of most Florida homeowners. Covers the peninsula south of Marion, Levy, and Volusia counties through the Keys.
Download or read book Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes written by Edward F. Gilman and published by Delmar Thomson Learning. This book was released on 1997 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides guidelines for developing and maintaining sound architectural trunk and branch structure. It is written around the drawings and photographs to serve as the the main teaching tool for students to learn by acutally pruning. The concepts presented in the drawings will provide enough information to allow you to begin pruning trees quickly, correctly and more efficiently. A must for anyone who works with trees and shrubs.
Download or read book Coastal Garden Plants written by Roy Heizer and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The southeastern coast has an abundance of flowers and trees waiting to be explored. With this book as your guide, learn the history, folklore, and ethno-botany of America's coastal plants from Florida to Virginia. Discover fun facts about each, such as which tree was featured on the cover of a classic book from the 1950s. Find out how a palm tree and our highway system are related and which grass is planted to stop beach erosion. Learn which plants are associated with ancient cultures and held sacred in religious services. The plants are arranged in alphabetical order by botanical name with a common name cross-reference guide for easy use. Over 230 full color photographs, taken in their natural settings, make plant identification easy and accurate. This book is great for botanists, gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone else who appreciates the beauty of plants.
Download or read book Florida s Best Native Landscape Plants written by Gil Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide for home gardeners and professionals provides technical information on the design and maintenance of two hundred native Florida plants, profiling each for landscaping and gardening applications, companion plant compatibility, allergenic properties, and more. Original. Illustrations. Index.
