| The
Uniqueness of Central Florida |
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Discover
and understand the many differences that soil, water and weather makes
gardening in Central Florida such a special challenge. |
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Personalizing
Your Outdoor Space |
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Compare
your expectations with the realities of gardening in Central Florida.
Explore the issues you will face when buying a vacant lot, landscaping
a house you are building or making substantial changes to existing
landscaping. Learn about landscaping plans. |
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| Best
Landscape Plants for this Area |
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plants do you use for structure or function? What can we use as a
focal point plant? Find out this information and more. Learn how to
personalize your plants with ornamental grasses, perennials and vines.
See pictures of landscape plants that thrive in Central Florida. |
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| Short
Lived Plants for Color Texture and Special Purposes |
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pictures of some of the best plants for temporary additions
to your garden's beauty. |
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| Special
Interest Gardening |
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about edibles and herbs, bees, birds and butterflies. Discover
the process of water gardening. |
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| Putting
It All Together: Design, Plants and Site |
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plantings for the front yard, side yard and utility areas, as
well as private spaces such as courtyards, pools, patios, and
lanais. |
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| Installing
Your Landscape and The First 90 Days |
| Prepare
your site and help your plants survive for the critical first
90 days. |
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| Maintaining
Your Landscape |
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created it! Keep it thriving using Florida friendly gardening
principles and practices. We'll teach you turf management
and maintenance. You'll also find about the ornamental
plants and the bugs that love them; good and bad! |
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| What
To Do When There are Problems |
| Nothing's
perfect. We detail what you can do when you encounter some troubles.
Included is a diagnosis of problems and their remedies. A "Monthly
Calender of Activities" helps pinpoint what should be happening
and when. |
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| Where
to Go for Help and Ideas |
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happens. You're stuck. Now what? Learn about landscaping and
gardening publications, organizations and web sites, State Parks,
Botanical Gardens and other places that offer inspiration and
expert help. |
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