In this full-color eco-friendly guide to landscaping in Florida, the authors discuss trees, palms, shrubs, ground covers, and vines as well as the uses of mulches and compost. Additional problem-solving sections tackle soils and fertilizers, pruning, weeds, nematodes, plant diseases, and coping with cold weather. A safety guide and list of resources for further help make this the most complete single-volume source for environmentally sound landscaping in Florida and a boon for newcomers to the state.
This book will help the professional and individual landscaper to:
--plan landscapes suited to a region’s particular climate, microclimate, soil, and environmental challenges
--take into account all stages of the landscape’s design and development throughout each season
--utilize aesthetically and ecologically harmonious combinations of plants
--landscape without polluting natural resources
--conserve energy and water
--promote safe and effective pest control.
