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Greening your Florida Garden

While some people move to Floridarequire less water and less work than
dreaming of the sea and sand, I do heargrass- Perennial peanut is a nice
the occasional sigh from relocatingexample.
gardeners who aren't sure what to plantNot all plants are suitable to our area:
in our lovely climate. In fact,invasive plants are destructive to
Florida's nursery and landscape businessFlorida's natural environment - they rob
is second only to California, so you'lllocal plants of food water and
find plenty of fellow planters here whonutrients. The Florida Nursery, Growers
love to talk shrubs. And with a climate& Landscape Association has compiled a
like ours, every excuse to be outside islist of plants that shouldn't be used.
a good one. Not only is gardening aThe same association designates "Plants
great way to relax, studies have shownof the Year" - plants that have proven
that landscaping can actually speed thethemselves in our inviting climate, many
sale of your home by up to six weeks. Âof which are drought resistant and can
Grooming your property can also increasetolerate neglect (perfect for a first
your resale value by a whopping 14 pertime gardener). These may serve as
cent. Social scientists claim thathelpful guidelines for Florida newbies -
plants are the quickest and cheapest wayask at your local nursery or check
to improve the atmosphere of an area. Âonline for more information. The many
With arguments like that, what's not tochoices of native and Florida-friendly
like?plants that do well in our climate
In addition to the financial benefits,require fewer fertilizers to maintain
gardening is good for you! Weeding can(with an added bonus of fewer
burn up to 300 calories an hour andpollutants).
plants improve the air quality. PlantsAlso be careful with pesticides - by
also reduce water pollution by filteringchoosing less-toxic options and
pollutants carried by rain, and reducespot-treating your yard, you will allow
soil erosion along shorelines andbeneficial insects be more effective and
streams.minimize your family's exposure to
These days, people are recognizing howchemicals. This will also protect any
they can adapt their yards in littlewildlife visitors you may have. To
ways that will take less effort toincrease bird and butterfly visits, make
maintain and benefit the environment atyour yard wildlife friendly - aim for
the same time. There are many ways toplants that provide food, shelter and
beautify your yard while keeping thenesting areas. In addition to creating a
work load lighter - instead of choosingsafe haven for winged visitor, bird
lawn as the predominant feature in yourhouses can be a pretty addition to your
yard consider using it only in areasspace. You may also want to consider a
where it serves a function. Minimizingpond or bird bath as a water source.
the size of your lawn not only cuts downBefore you go to shop for plants take a
on water usage, it saves you all thoselook at where you plan to set your
hours behind the lawn mower.garden. Taking note of the conditions
Choose mulched beds with droughtspecific to that area will be useful
resistant plants instead of grass.when choosing plants: what is the soil
Adding mulch to your yard is beneficiallike? How much sun and water does the
for a number of reasons: not only doessite receive? Choosing plants suitable
it suppress weeds; it also helps theto the conditions will save you time and
soil retain moisture and preventsmoney (and secure your status as a
erosion. In order to help preventsuccessful Floridian gardener!).
disease, mulch should end about twoWith a little foresight your hobby can
inches from the base of your plants. Iftransform your home and neighborhood,
you are set on having a green, lawn-likewhile helping you relax in the Florida
look, there are other green covers thatsun. After all, isn't that the point?



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