Easy Gardens for South Florida

Easy to read, easy to use book. Excellent photos of plants with critical information (light, water, pests, etc.) clearly listed in side margins. Especially liked the author's editorial comments, not just the usual dry descriptions. Also enjoyed lists and photos of plants to use together. EXCELLENT reference section with thumbnail photos for plants to use in sun, partial sun, partial shade, full shade, classed by size (height). I own quite a few gardening books and this one is the crown jewel!

I love plants and gardens! I never knew how to create a garden that would last and look great! This book has wonderful photos and is VERY easy to read and plan with. YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS ONE!

Although I love native Florida plants, I want a mixture of natives and non-natives in my front yard to achieve a tropical look. After checking out hundreds of gardening and landscaping books from the public library, I finally found the perfect book to help me achieve the look I want. This book contains beautiful full color photographs with detailed information on each plant including maximum height, light requirements, pests, etc. However, what has been most helpful to me is knowing which plants will look well together with the least amount of maintenance. I've been able to compile a small list of plants that will provide me with year round color from foiliage and flowers. The tropical look is finally within my reach, look out South Dade plant nurseries, here I come! :-)

A dozen books later and finally the perfect book! Detailed with lots of pictures. Worth the price of all the other books.

Full of color photos in a large format, this book is essential if you want a decent looking garden in South Florida. All the other gardening books either dismiss this part of the country or give very cursory information. I like that her recommendations are field-tested and she gives additional information, like the lifespan of the plant. Well worth the money.