Florida Gardening by the Sea

by MARY JANE MCSWAIN

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813015294
• ISBN13: 9780813015293
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Florida Gardening by the Sea

I found this book to be extremely helpful for the Florida gardener who actually leaves on the beachfront and the gardener who lives further inland.This book is easy to read and extremely informative, especially for the Florida newcomer who is beginning to realize that you just can't grow that northern favorite down here.