Download or read book A Guide to Florida Grasses written by Walter Kingsley Taylor and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2009-05-10 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Florida Grasses offers an introduction to this vital and frequently neglected plant family. This richly illustrated reference includes complete details pertaining to the identification, structure, distribution, and uses of more than 200 of the most common grasses found in Florida and nearby states. With over 500 color images--some picturing species that have never been described with a published image--correctly identifying and selecting members of this important plant family has never been easier. Environmentalists, hikers, and nature lovers can take this book into the field or enjoy it at home. A Guide to Florida Grasses will be accessible and invaluable to professional botanists, commercial landscapers, homeowners, and plant enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Some Florida Grasses written by John Bert Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Common Grasses of Florida and the Southeast written by Lewis L. Yarlett and published by Great Outdoors Publishing Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've travelled the Deep South's highways in the fall, you know how gorgeous its grasses can be. This book describes over 100 species of native and naturalized grasses. It discusses grasses in history, the origin of grass names, distinctions between grasses, sedges and rushes, and grass taxonomy and biology. Each species of grass is described, as well as its distribution, growth habit, and environmental significance. Has 96 color photographs, glossary, bibliography and index.
Download or read book The Grasses of Florida written by David W. Hall and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grasses of Florida written by David Walter Hall and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This treatment of the grasses of Florida is the first modern floristic work dealing exclusively with the grasses occurring in the wild for the entire state. A total of 119 Genera and 461 species are treated in the systematic section. Keys and descriptions to the subfamilies, tribes, genera, and species of Florida grasses are presented as a means for identification.
Download or read book American Grasses written by F. Lamson-Scribner and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Comparison of Lawn Grasses for Florida written by Frank Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Native Plants for Florida Gardens written by Stacey Matrazzo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida is home to an entire library of native plants that evolved to thrive in its range of climate regions. Native Plants for Florida Gardens profiles 100 Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and trees that can transform typical Florida landscapes. Striking color photography showcases species and flowering characteristics. With the expertise of the Florida Wildlife Foundation, anyone can create lovely, low-maintenance gardens that will tolerate Florida’s roughest conditions, resist disease, and support biodiversity.
Download or read book Urban Suburban Meadows written by Catherine B. Zimmerman and published by Catherine B Zimmerman. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Urban & Suburban Meadows has been revised with a new forward by Heather Holm, more photos and resources! Urban & Suburban Meadows, Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces is an enticing introduction to meadowscaping. Author and photographer, Catherine Zimmerman, combines her expertise in photography, storytelling, environmental issues, horticulture and organic practices to offer meadowscaping as an alternative to reduce monoculture lawns. Zimmerman crafts a guide that provides step-by-step instructions on organically creating and maintaining beautiful meadow gardens. Four experts in meadow establishment lend their knowledge for site preparation, design, native plants, planting and maintenance. The book provides plant lists and resource sections for nine regions across the United States along with local sources to assist the meadow creator in bringing diversity back to urban and suburban landscapes. Meadows can be big or small, short or tall. However large, the benefits are great. Meadows sequester carbon, retain water, filter pollutants, eliminate the need for fertilizers or pesticides and provide habitat for wildlife. Reduce your carbon footprint. Improve your neighborhood. Enjoy a meadow in your backyard!"--Provided by publisher
Download or read book American Grasses written by F. Lamson-Scribner and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to the Sea Grasses of Florida the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Region written by Roger Hanlon and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Grasses of Florida written by David W. Hall and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Two New Grasses from Florida and Texas written by Jason Richard Swallen and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lawn Gone written by Pam Penick and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Download or read book Florida Lawn Handbook written by Kathleen Carlton Ruppert and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 1998 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gardeners should look no further than the Florida Lawn Handbook to help green up their lawns. It's chock-full of 'how to do it' information from the University of Florida's turf experts. Now there is no excuse not to have an attractive, earth-friendly lawn."--Tom MacCubbin, host of "Better Lawns and Gardens," Orlando, Florida This comprehensive, eco-friendly guide takes the mystery out of proper lawn care and maintenance in Florida. Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this new edition is completely up-to-date and contains the most recent lawn management information, including approved pesticide and fertilizer practices. Color plates identify various grass types, weeds, diseases, and insects--including those that are good for your lawn. Chapters address: --the 8 Florida grasses: turf, bahia, Bermuda, buffalo, carpet, centipede, St. Augustine, and zoysia --selection, adaptability, establishment, and maintenance for each type of lawn, with comparative data for each --soil analysis and fertilization --yearly calendars for lawn care and culture --mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders --overseeding for winter color --preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures --weed and thatch control --how to choose a lawn maintenance or landscaping service --safe pesticide application and use --integrated pest management strategies --complete diagnostic information by type of grass for identification of weeds, grass diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests like moles, armadillos, fire ants, and gophers Kathleen C. Ruppert is environmental horticulturist and Robert J. Black is consumer horticulture specialist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.
Download or read book Napier and Merker Grass written by J. B. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
