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Greening your Florida Garden

While some people move to Florida dreaming ofwork than grass- Perennial peanut is a nice
the sea and sand, I do hear the occasionalexample.
sigh from relocating gardeners who aren't
sure what to plant in our lovely climate. InNot all plants are suitable to our area:
fact, Florida's nursery and landscapeinvasive plants are destructive to Florida's
business is second only to California, sonatural environment - they rob local plants
you'll find plenty of fellow planters hereof food water and nutrients. The Florida
who love to talk shrubs. And with a climateNursery, Growers & Landscape Association has
like ours, every excuse to be outside is acompiled a list of plants that shouldn't be
good one. Not only is gardening a great wayused. The same association designates "Plants
to relax, studies have shown that landscapingof the Year" - plants that have proven
can actually speed the sale of your home bythemselves in our inviting climate, many of
up to six weeks. Â Grooming your propertywhich are drought resistant and can tolerate
can also increase your resale value by aneglect (perfect for a first time gardener).
whopping 14 per cent. Social scientists claimThese may serve as helpful guidelines for
that plants are the quickest and cheapest wayFlorida newbies - ask at your local nursery
to improve the atmosphere of an area. Âor check online for more information. The
With arguments like that, what's not to like?many choices of native and Florida-friendly
plants that do well in our climate require
In addition to the financial benefits,fewer fertilizers to maintain (with an added
gardening is good for you! Weeding can burnbonus  of  fewer  pollutants).
up to 300 calories an hour and plants improve
the air quality. Plants also reduce waterAlso be careful with pesticides - by choosing
pollution by filtering pollutants carried byless-toxic options and spot-treating your
rain, and reduce soil erosion alongyard, you will allow beneficial insects be
shorelines  and  streams.more effective and minimize your family's
exposure to chemicals. This will also protect
These days, people are recognizing how theyany wildlife visitors you may have. To
can adapt their yards in little ways thatincrease bird and butterfly visits, make your
will take less effort to maintain and benefityard wildlife friendly - aim for plants that
the environment at the same time. There areprovide food, shelter and nesting areas. In
many ways to beautify your yard while keepingaddition to creating a safe haven for winged
the work load lighter - instead of choosingvisitor, bird houses can be a pretty addition
lawn as the predominant feature in your yardto your space. You may also want to consider
consider using it only in areas where ita  pond  or  bird  bath  as  a  water source.
serves a function. Minimizing the size of
your lawn not only cuts down on water usage,Before you go to shop for plants take a look
it saves you all those hours behind the lawnat where you plan to set your garden. Taking
mower.note of the conditions specific to that area
will be useful when choosing plants: what is
Choose mulched beds with drought resistantthe soil like? How much sun and water does
plants instead of grass. Adding mulch to yourthe site receive? Choosing plants suitable to
yard is beneficial for a number of reasons:the conditions will save you time and money
not only does it suppress weeds; it also(and secure your status as a successful
helps the soil retain moisture and preventsFloridian  gardener!).
erosion. In order to help prevent disease,
mulch should end about two inches from theWith a little foresight your hobby can
base of your plants. If you are set on havingtransform your home and neighborhood, while
a green, lawn-like look, there are otherhelping you relax in the Florida sun. After
green covers that require less water and lessall, isn't that the point?



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