The Best Time to Landscaping Plants in South Florida
Turn to planting a flower garden and spring comes you thoughts. The downfall is the time for South Florida gardening and vegetables. The Summer with its heat, dampness and tropical storms, is no time to grow tomatoes. Landscaping and Plants To Use in South Florida During The Summer Wondering what to plant in summer in Florida? Look for trees and ornamental landscaping, because the rains of summer will water your new plantings and keep you from having to irrigate. You may be used to four seasons, but from a plant's perspective, Florida has two seasons: dry (winter) and wet (summer). Where to learn about gardening in Southern Florida Welcome to Miami and the subtropical lifestyle. It's time to forget most of what you knew about gardening and start over. Miami is in the subtropics, which puts it in United States Department of Agriculture zone 10B. Many plants thrive in this environment, but it's important to know which ones are best suited. There is a reason you're seeing palm trees and not maples in the landscape. Luckily, there are lots of places to learn about South Florida gardening, including the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension service, both online and through helpful local workshops. The wonderful thing about gardening in South Florida is that, in our subtropical climate, plants grow quickly and lushly. That's a satisfying experience, though you also need to plan. That Schefflera you struggled to keep alive in a pot in your old apartment up north can quickly grow taller than a house in the South Florida landscape. If you like to garden, it's time for some education. Luckily, you have ample opportunities to learn about South Florida landscaping and plants:
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