Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical Florida: A Companion for Gardeners

ISBN: 0813060249

Author: Hammer, Roger L.

Condition: Used

In this tour de force work, Hammer connects the dots among South Floridas birds, butterflies, and plants. It is a must read for every nature lover, whether birder, butterflier, or gardener, and it belongs on your closest bookshelf.-Dennis Olle, North American Butterfly AssociationThis delightfully witty book will open your eyes to some of the worlds most beautiful flowers.-Marc C. Minno, coauthor of Florida Butterfly GardeningWonderfully comprehensive. This book will get you started on your own butterfly or hummingbird garden even if youve been gardening for years!-Ryan Fessenden, Florida Museum of Natural HistoryAccessible and informative. Hammer instructs home gardeners on the plants they can grow on their property to increase their own personal pleasure while providing a valuable oasis for the regions colorful hummingbirds and butterflies.-Rick Cech, coauthor of Butterflies of the East CoastIn this authoritative and friendly guide, Roger Hammer shares more than thirty years experience tempting butterflies and hummingbirds into tropical Floridas gardens. From ground cover to large trees, from soil requirements to effective seeding and frost protection strategies, Hammer catalogues 200 of the best plants for luring these wondrous creatures into even the smallest of yards. He offers helpful tips for beginning and establishing a thriving refuge that is easy to maintain, and his selection of exotic plants are all safe for use in Florida.