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Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author : Tom MacCubbin
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760370532
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition by : Tom MacCubbin

Download or read book Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition written by Tom MacCubbin and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Florida Gardener's Handbook has you covered. Florida Gardener's Handbook 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.

Landscaping with Tropical Plants

Author : Monica Moran Brandies
Publisher : Sunset
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Landscaping with Tropical Plants written by Monica Moran Brandies and published by Sunset. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design ideas; creative garden plans; cold-climate solutions.

Plants for Tropical Landscapes

Author : Fred D. Rauch
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824820343
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (23 download)

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Book Synopsis Plants for Tropical Landscapes by : Fred D. Rauch

Download or read book Plants for Tropical Landscapes written by Fred D. Rauch and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2000-08-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carefully selected plants add color, character, and charm to a wide variety of outdoor settings, providing much enjoyment and increasing the value of your home. Plants for Tropical Landscapes will help you select and group plants to create a successful tropical garden tailored to your needs and tastes. Gardeners and landscapers will find this treasury of more than 500 common plants easy to use and one of the most comprehensive guides available today. Plants are organized by size (ground covers, low shrubs, medium shrubs, small trees) and are fully illustrated with more than 700 color photographs to aid in their identification. The book presents guidelines on plant characteristics, soil and water requirements, and suggested landscape use for each species. In addition, appendices list plants suitable for special uses (xeriscapes, windbreaks, night gardens) and sites (beach gardens, lanai, and houseplants).

Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author : Tom MacCubbin
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760370540
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition by : Tom MacCubbin

Download or read book Florida Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition written by Tom MacCubbin and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Florida Gardener's Handbook has you covered. Florida Gardener's Handbook 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.

Tropical Foliage Plants

Author : Lynn P. Griffith
Publisher : Ball Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781883052515
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (525 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Foliage Plants written by Lynn P. Griffith and published by Ball Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously illustrated with black and white photographs, this reference now provides professionals with a colorful guide to the production of commercial foliage crops. Featuring updated and expanded information, including cultural changes, new technological advances, and eight new foliage crops, the guide now covers more than 70 species of foliage appropriate to commercial environments--anthuriums, bromeliads, ferns, bamboos, birds-of-paradise, and African violets. In addition to exploring each plant's natural habitat, varieties, and propagation, this reference also counsels growers on uses, nutrition, pests, disorders, interior care, and the most common problems affecting these types of foliage. Tables also list leaf analysis rating standards for nutrients for many of the crops discussed.

California Gardener's Handbook

Author : Bruce Asakawa
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 1610587367
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Book Synopsis California Gardener's Handbook by : Bruce Asakawa

Download or read book California Gardener's Handbook written by Bruce Asakawa and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVWith over 100 years of combined gardening experience, renowned California horticulturalists Bruce and Sharon Asakawa bring you the perfect when-to, how-to, and what-to plant guide for gardening in the Golden State./divDIV/divDIVPerhaps youâ€™ve always entertained the idea of cultivating a garden in your California landscape, but have never quite known where to begin. Perhaps youâ€™ve stood helplessly by as your once-beautiful calico flowers withered beneath the persistent western sun. Donâ€™t despair! Fortunately, thereâ€™s a specialized gardening guide to the rescue, tailored exclusively to the needs of California residents./divDIV/divDIVIn California Gardenerâ€™s Handbook, beloved California gardening duo Bruce and Sharon Asakawa walk you through 350 plant species destined to flourish amid the varied climates and environmental challenges of California. With the help of gorgeous photography and foolproof instructions, theyâ€™ll teach you how to plant, prune, water, control pests, and care for your personal outdoor oasis. Fifteen plant categories give you hundreds of choices, letting you find the flora that best fit your microclimate. Even better, the Asakawas provide twelve full months of when-to advice for each plant category, allowing you to successfully enjoy this peaceful pastime all year round. Whether youâ€™re craving the sweetness of the dragon fruit or longing for the cheery visual splendor of the blue marguerite daisy, California Gardenerâ€™s Handbook will equip you to confidently awaken your inner gardening enthusiast./div

The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook

Author : Timothy M. A. Utteridge
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
ISBN 13 : 9781842463819
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (638 download)

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Book Synopsis The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook by : Timothy M. A. Utteridge

Download or read book The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook written by Timothy M. A. Utteridge and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the commonly encountered and ecologically important plant families of the tropics, written by Kew's experts who teach the Kew Tropical Plant Identification course.

Tropical Gardens of the Philippines

Author : Lily Gamboa O'Boyle
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906125
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Gardens of the Philippines written by Lily Gamboa O'Boyle and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of stunning landscape photographs, this tropical gardening book is a delight for anyone interested in the lavish gardens of the Philippines. Aimed at gardening enthusiasts, Tropical Gardens of the Philippines contains a rare glimpse into some of the most beautiful tropical gardens in the world today. It presents 42 spectacular contemporary gardens, both big and small, situated in and around Metropilitan Manila area and the nearby provinces of Laguna, Batangas and Cavite. The vast majority of the gardens are in private homes. Introducing a contemporary gardening style that has been evolving in the Philippines over the past decade, as well as more traditional formal styles, it traces the development of garden design in all its forms. Designers new and old are showcased along with a number of talented home owners. Experimenting with both indigenous and introduced species, use of hardscapes such as local stones and pavers, bonsai, clipped shrubs and water features, some work along Oriental lines, others follow Western models. Tropical Gardens of the Philippines is a lovely introduction to Filipino landscaping styles and a gardening aesthetic that combines the best of East and West with superior knowledge of plant cultivation and care.

Modern Tropical Garden Design

Author : Made Wijaya
Publisher : Editions Didier Millet
ISBN 13 : 9814155640
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (141 download)

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Book Synopsis Modern Tropical Garden Design by : Made Wijaya

Download or read book Modern Tropical Garden Design written by Made Wijaya and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Made Wijaya guides readers through fantastically imagined and designed, stylistically diverse outdoor environments exploring various theories of Modernism and its current expressions."--Veranda

Hot Plants for Cool Climates

Author : Susan A. Roth
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 9780881927191
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (271 download)

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Download or read book Hot Plants for Cool Climates written by Susan A. Roth and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passionate gardeners in cooler climates struggle year after year to overwinter their gorgeous tropical plants. Our new paperback edition is the answer to their problem — practical advice for achieving the tropical look in a temperate garden. The authors, who both live and garden on Long Island, New York, reveal the secrets to creating a lush, flamboyant landscape. Separate chapters cover such topics as principles of design and maintenance, proper plant selection, container gardening, and overwintering. Fantastic color photography throughout will inspire gardeners in even the hardiest zones. With the help of this book, an impressive tropical garden is within any gardener's reach.

Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere

Author : Byron E. Martin
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603424652
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere by : Byron E. Martin

Download or read book Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere written by Byron E. Martin and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy fresh java brewed from your own coffee beans or juice from the orange tree growing in a sunny corner of your living room. Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin show you how to successfully plant, grow, and harvest 47 varieties of tropical fruiting plants — in any climate! This straightforward, easy-to-use guide brings papaya, passionfruit, pepper, pineapples, and more out of the tropics and into your home. With plenty of gorgeous foliage, entrancing fragrances, and luscious fruits, local food has never been more exotic.

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Author : Paul Bonine
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698365
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Paul Bonine and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-12-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.

The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook

Author : Timothy M. A. Utteridge
Publisher : La Mona Bismarck Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9781842466025
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)

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Book Synopsis The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook by : Timothy M. A. Utteridge

Download or read book The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook written by Timothy M. A. Utteridge and published by La Mona Bismarck Foundation. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tropics with their lush rainforests are extremely rich in plant life but are still comparatively unknown. Botanists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have a long tradition of exploring and plant collecting in the tropics, accumulating an unsurpassed practical knowledge of the tropical plants they encounter.This second edition of The Kew Tropical Plant Families Identification Handbook brings together this knowledge in a guide to the commonly encountered and ecologically important plants of the tropics. Written by Kew's experts, this handbook is based on Kew's Tropical Plant Identification course, which uses classical morphology, as well as more simple 'spot' characters, to teach plant identification.

Tropical Flowering Plants

Author : Kirsten Albrecht Llamas
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
ISBN 13 : 9781604694710
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (947 download)

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Book Synopsis Tropical Flowering Plants by : Kirsten Albrecht Llamas

Download or read book Tropical Flowering Plants written by Kirsten Albrecht Llamas and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2003-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardener's need for an accurate, practical guide. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy, the book is a rare work of scrupulous research -- and magnificent photography -- that will be as useful to the gardener as it is to the botanist.

Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author : Katie Elzer-Peters
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760372691
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition by : Katie Elzer-Peters

Download or read book Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition written by Katie Elzer-Peters and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook, gardeners in the mid-Atlantic states are handed all the know-how they’ll need to grow a lush, productive garden. If you live in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington DC, Virginia, or West Virginia, the environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success: Profiles of more than 250 plants proven to thrive in the mid-Atlantic’s climate, including shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, you’ll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers 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 mid-Atlantic gardener. Author Katie Elzer-Peters addresses the many challenges of growing in the mid-Atlantic, including a changing climate and unique soil and pest troubles. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to those in the region. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the mid-Atlantic states. Whether you live in Pittsburgh, Richmond, Baltimore, NYC, or somewhere in between, Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook has you covered. Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook is part of the Gardener’s Handbook series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Florida Gardener’s Handbook, Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, Northwest Gardener’s Handbook, and many others.

California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition

Author : Dennis Pittenger
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601078579
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book California Master Gardener Handbook, 2nd Edition written by Dennis Pittenger and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it was first published in 2002, the California Master Gardener Handbook has been the definitive guide to best practices and advice for gardeners throughout the West. Now the much-anticipated 2nd Edition to the Handbook is here—completely redesigned, with updated tables, graphics, and color photos throughout. Whether you're a beginner double digging your first bed or a University of California Master Gardener, this handbook will be your go-to source for the practical, science-based information you need to sustainably maintain your landscape and garden and become an effective problem solver. Chapters cover soil, fertilizer, and water management, plant propagation, plant physiology; weeds and pests; home vegetable gardening; specific garden crops including grapes, berries temperate fruits and nuts, citrus, and avocados. Also included is information on lawns, woody landscape plants, and landscape design. New to the 2nd Edition is information on invasive plants and principles of designing and maintaining landscapes for fire protection. Inside are updates to the technical information found in each chapter, reorganization of information for better ease of use, and new content on important emerging topics. Useful conversions for many units of measure found in the Handbook or needed in caring for gardens and landscapes are located in Appendix A. A glossary of important technical terms used and an extensive index round out the book.

Epic Tomatoes

Author : Craig LeHoullier
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612122094
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Epic Tomatoes written by Craig LeHoullier and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Savor your best tomato harvest ever! Craig LeHoullier provides everything a tomato enthusiast needs to know about growing more than 200 varieties of tomatoes, from planting to cultivating and collecting seeds at the end of the season. He also offers a comprehensive guide to various pests and tomato diseases, explaining how best to avoid them. With beautiful photographs and intriguing tomato profiles throughout, Epic Tomatoes celebrates one of the most versatile and delicious crops in your garden.