Native Plant Landscaping for Florida Wildlife
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813034949 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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He helped establish the Cooperative Urban Wildlife Program at the University of Florida in 1987 and has been deeply involved in educating the public about Florida’s wildlife and native plants. Craig Huegel is a wildlife biologist, ecological consultant, and lifelong gardener with a special interest in the relationship between plants and animals
About the AuthorCraig Huegel is a wildlife biologist, ecological consultant, and lifelong gardener with a special interest in the relationship between plants and animals. He helped establish the Cooperative Urban Wildlife Program at the University of Florida in 1987 and has been deeply involved in educating the public about Florida’s wildlife and native plants
Unfortunately, commercially developed subdivisions and landscapes often do not provide welcoming habitats for the majority of the native fauna. Pick up this handy and inspiring book today and discover how easy it is to redevelop any landscape into an attractive habitat for wildlife.. Conversational, entertaining, and helpful, no native plant enthusiast should be without it."--Gil Nelson, author ofFlorida's Best Native Landscape PlantsFloridians share their state with a wide and unique array of wildlife. Attract wildlife back to your yard with this clear, practical guide. Ecologist and consultant Craig Huegel draws on his considerable experience as both a gardener and a professional wildlife biologist to explain how anyone can easily create an attractive landscape plan that is also an inviting habitat for wild animals. Simple steps to bring birds and other wildlife into your yard"Native plant enthusiasts wishing to increase wildlife in their home landscapes will find this book filled with valuable information."--Richard P. Whether you want to invite birds, deer, rabbits, frogs, turtles, or foxes, transforming your yard into a sustainable, wildlife-friendly environment won’t require difficult or dramatic changes. He provides specific information on the wildlife value of approximately 150 native trees and shrubs and gives clear and precise direction on incorporating each in
Rama said Very informative and helpful illustrations and text. This is one of several books we bought to help us learn about and come up with ideas for landscaping our new home in south-central coastal Florida. Our yard has several oaks, dozens of palm trees and various shrubs and vines, two lime trees, a Meyer lemon tree, and even a couple of struggling banana trees, all of which are rather different than what we had been used to at our previous home in Connecticut. On the west our lot backs up to a wetlands nature preserve that in turn abuts a lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean. Native Plant Landscaping for Florida Wildlife Rick I am restoring 160 acres to native plant life. This book has become our principal resource, along with the earlier edition.. Five Stars Such an important book for Florida gardeners-real and pratical information.