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Greening your Florida Garden

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




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