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Garden gloves and spade rest in a bucket of compost in the garden

5 in under 5: Quick Fixes for a Florida-Friendly New Year

by Stephanie Means
February 15, 2024

With the turn of the calendar into a new year comes the pressure to create and stick to a resolution.  The topics of conservation and environmental impact are top of mind for many this time of year.  Here are 5 easy environmentally friendly ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Plants, Irrigation, Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Watering, Sustainable Landscape

Dispelling 3 Common Myths of Florida-Friendly Landscaping

by Stephanie Means
October 24, 2023

When you hear “Florida-Friendly Landscape” what do you picture?  Is it a well-kept design that fits in with the rest of the neighborhood or a wild and untamed eye-sore?  Do you see an abundance of flowers and wildlife or a lot of weeds ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Duval, Fertilizer, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Native Plants, Pesticide
Lush hostas thrive along a water feature in a garden

Know Your Heat Zone

by Stephanie Means
August 15, 2023

Placing the right plant in the right place is crucial for gardening success, especially in the challenging climate we have here.  Most of us are familiar with plant hardiness zones but have you heard of heat zones? (more…) READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Choosing Plants, Climate, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Flower Gardens, Gardening, Growing Zone, Heat Zone, Landscape Plants, Plant Hardiness

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