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
has you covered.
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.