A Step-by-step Guide to a Florida Native Yard

More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to reduce their carbon footprints; save time, water, and money; and attract birds and butterflies. But where to begin? This illustrated guide helps readers get started creating new outdoor spaces that are both sustainable and beautiful.

About the author

Ginny Stibolt, a freelance writer, botanist, and experienced gardener, is the author of The Art of Maintaining a Florida Native Landscape and Sustainable Gardening for Florida, and coauthor of Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida.

Summary

More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to reduce their carbon footprints; save time, water, and money; and attract birds and butterflies. But where to begin? This illustrated guide helps readers get started creating new outdoor spaces that are both sustainable and beautiful.

Product details

• Authors: Marjorie Shropshire, Ginny Stibolt, Ginny/ Shropshire Stibolt
• Publisher: University Press Of Florida
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9780813064635
• ISBN: 978-0-8130-6463-5
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Garden; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works