{"product_id":"native-plants-of-the-southeast-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-best-460-species-for-the-garden-hardcover","title":"Native Plants of the Southeast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species for the Garden - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry Mellichamp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWill Stuart\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing native plants in a garden has many benefits. They attract beneficial wildlife and insects, they allow a gardener to create a garden that reflects the native beauty of the region, and they make a garden more sustainable. Because of all this, they are an increasingly popular plant choice for home and public gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNative Plants of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to choose the best native plants and how to use them in the garden. This complete guide is an invaluable resource, with plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Comprehensive lists recommend particular plants for difficult situations, as well as plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. \u003cbr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose new to native plant gardening as well as those well-experienced will find much here to add to their horticultural toolkit. Whether one's interest is wildflowers, grasses, sedges, ferns, bog plants, trees, or all of the above, Mellichamp's treatise will serve as a welcomed resource. --Gil Nelson, author of \u003ci\u003eBest Native Plants for Southern Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Create a garden that reflects the unique beauty of the Southeast region. \u003ci\u003eNative Plants of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e shows you the best native plants and how to use them in your garden. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e460 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, and ferns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical cultivation tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of beautiful photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful lists of plants for difficult situations, attracting wildlife, and fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry Mellichamp\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor emeritus of botany and horticulture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was also director of the university's Botanical Gardens, and is the co-author of six books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Stuart\u003c\/b\u003e is a certified native plant specialist, a member of the Carolina Nature Photographers Association, the North Carolina Native Plant Society, the Audubon Society, and the National Wildlife Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 10.6 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770848313632,"sku":"9781604693232","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3009b7dc5bd783c40ca5f1d9f949861a.webp?v=1780379426","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/native-plants-of-the-southeast-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-best-460-species-for-the-garden-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}