Florida Gardening on the Go

by Walther, Lynette L.

• ISBN13: 9780813034355
• ISBN10: 0813034353
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-28
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Florida

Summary

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. Perfect for busy professionals, people with small yards, or snowbirds with a home occupied only part of the year.

Author Biography

 

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Your Perfect Garden: Ten Good Reasons Why We Garden	p. 3
Defining Your Garden	p. 5
Planning the Low-Care Garden	p. 10
Some Basics to Get Your Garden Going	p. 31
Trouble in Your Paradise	p. 45
Top Ten Ways to Deal with Weeds	p. 46
Insect Pests	p. 48
Other Pests: Keeping Four-Legged Creatures out of the Garden	p. 50
Plant Diseases: Identify and Act Early	p. 52
Garden Smarter, Not Harder: Avoid Injury and Accomplish the Task Easily	p. 52
Quick Garden Projects to Try Today	p. 56
A Culinary Herb Box	p. 56
Instant Water Garden in a Pot	p. 58
Container Culture for Color and Texture	p. 60
Salad Bowl Garden	p. 61
Window Box Pizzazz	p. 63
Gardening with Children	p. 66
A Garden of Their Own	p. 68
Quick-Growing Projects for Small Fry	p. 69
Seasonal Garden Chores: Month by Month	p. 72
Recommended Plants	p. 110
Annuals	p. 110
Perennials	p. 121
Vines	p. 137
Shrubs	p. 141
Small and Dwarf Trees	p. 146
Native Plants	p. 151
Appendix: Aggressive and Rampant Plants to Avoid	p. 161
Glossary	p. 163
Sources and Resources	p. 167
Acknowledgments	p. 171
Bibliography	p. 173
Index	p. 175
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.