| Florida Gardening by the Sea Contributor(s): McSwain, Mary Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813015294 ISBN-13: 9780813015293 Publisher: University Press of Florida
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: October 1997 Annotation: "A wealth of practical information on plants and gardening techniques, supplemented by valuable anecdotal references that only someone with tremendous personal experience could share.... I am a great fan of Mrs. McSwain ... (and) this is a very special book". -- Tom Underwood, manager of horticulture services, Wait Disney World Florida Gardening by the Sea is a primer for anyone new to gardening in this state's surprisingly hostile environment, especially near the coast, with its sandy, alkaline soil, drought and downpours, salty well water, wind and salt spray, high humidity and heat, and occasional freezing weather. Starting with the basics of plant care and propagation, the book also covers what coastal gardeners need to know about control techniques, specific plants, landscaping, and gardening activities month by month. Too many newcomers to Florida try to grow plants the way they did "back home". When they meet with failure, they give up. Florida Gardening by the Sea is not simply a "how-to" book. It helps readers understand what they are doing and why. Full of specific instructions, the book helps gardeners understand and use common sense in working with soils, fertilizing, composting, mulching, watering, and controlling pests -- by the sea or in any sandy, alkaline soil. If they follow the expert advice in this book, written in Mary Jane's warm, encouraging style, they'll be successful! Features include: -- specific instructions about bulbs, shrubs, and trees that can most successfully be grown in coastal areas -- or in any sandy soil devoid of nutrients -- complete characteristics-at-a-glance tables for hardy and flowering trees most successfully grown in coastalareas -- line drawings illustrating the basics of pruning and air-layering -- how-to instructions for pre-freeze preparation and post-freeze plant care -- the basics on lawn care: types of grasses, mowing, and maintenance -- flower planting guides for roses, poinsettias, hibiscus, and more -- a section on balcony gardens for condo dwellers -- detailed calendars for each month -- what to plant, timely chores -- 16 pages of Mary Jane's own color photographs. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Regional - General |
| Dewey: 635.097 |
| LCCN: 97019009 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.39" W x 9.46" L (1.16 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Florida |
| Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
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| Publisher Description: "Walther has given residents many new reasons to take up the trowel and head back to the garden. Her fresh look at plantings and plant care takes the work out of having an attractive landscape."--Thomas MacCubbin, author of Month by Month Gardening in Florida "A good reference for anyone interested in enjoying a nice Florida garden with minimal effort, full of quick tips that make gardening simple and fun."--Kimberly Taylor, University of Florida Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology No time? No space? No expertise? No problem Florida Gardening on the Go reveals how easy it is to have a beautiful, bountiful garden, despite those limitations. Too often, would-be gardeners complain that they don't have as much time to spend planning, planting, and pruning as they'd like. Columnist Lynette Walther--who has gardened in Florida for more than four decades--offers projects that can be accomplished with minimal effort and upkeep. This time-saving guide provides step-by-step instructions in a month-by-month format. Even the busiest person will find useful "quick tips" for creating a low-maintenance garden, a garden that makes a big impact in a small yard, or a garden that is easy on the environment. Having trouble with weeds in your lawn? Try corn gluten. It can be applied throughout the year and does not harm children, pets, or wildlife. Squirrels digging in your container gardens? Repel them with sprigs of rosemary. Florida Gardening on the Go is perfect for busy professionals, people with small yards, or snowbirds with a home that is occupied for only part of the year. The gardening tips provided by Walther emphasize how to use Florida-friendly plants and organic practices to create self-sustaining and practical environments. Lynette L. Walther, recipient of the National Garden Bureau's Exemplary Journalism Award, is coauthor of Gourmet Vegetables. A member of the Garden Writers Association, she gardens in Florida and in Camden, Maine. |
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