The standard reference for Florida ornamental gardening is now in its third edition. For nearly four decades, Florida Landscape Plants has been the go-to manual for novices and experts alike. This timeless gardening book features detailed drawings of more than 400 plants, alongside invaluable information, such as proper propagation, soil and light requirements, hardiness, salt tolerance, pests, and landscape uses.

Offolter introduces you to desirable, dramatic plants, and provides the expert information you need on how to obtain, grow, and propagate them. These aroids-- a family of plants known for their extravagant foliage-- bring a lush, tropical aesthetic to your home, and will make you the envy of all. -- adapted from inside front cover "How to grow extraordinary, rare, tropical houseplants that make a statement, written by an expert on aroids (a family...

"Mangos, coffee, oranges, key limes, coconuts, bananas, and other delicious tropical plants. If you've ever wished you could grow them, you're not alone! Expert gardener and mad scientist David The Good fought for years to figure out how to grow tropical plants hundreds of miles outside their natural climate range... and he succeeded! Based on original research done in North Florida, David the Good shares his successes and failures in expanding plant...

From groundcovers to large trees, from soil requirements to effective seeding and frost-protection strategies, the author catalogues 200 of the best plants for luring hummingbirds and butterflies into even the smallest yards. The book offers helpful tips for beginning and establishing a thriving refuge that is easy to maintain, and the selection of exotic plants are all safe for use in Florida.