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What to consider when xeriscaping

When planning and designing a xerscape garden, group plants together that have the same water requirements. No matter where you live in Florida, there will always be different types of plants.

Be smart about watering. Irrigate as needed. Use a rain shut-off valve to avoid over-watering. It's best to water early in the morning to minimize water loss through evaporation.

If you decide to grow a grass lawn, do so in areas used for recreation. Realize that turf requires more water. When cutting, raise the lawn mower blade for a higher cut.

 

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More Garden Tips:

Harlequin bugs are smelly bugs that pierce the tissue of plants and suck the fluids.  Keeping your garden clear of debris and using crop covers is a preventative measure. If you find these bugs, spray with a soapy water solution.

When planning a vegetable garden, know what varieties will grow in your climate, know the frost dates, plant cool weather plants either early or late, know each vegetable's time to maturity, start successive plantings in a nursery to save garden space.