A Florida friendly yard or lawn will save you time, money, and protect our water system. For example, plants that are low maintenance means less time maintaining and more time to do the things you enjoy.
Choosing the right plants
The best plants to choose are low maintenance. Also the plants that work with the light, soil, climate and moisture level of your yard. When choosing multiple plants, group the plants together that have the same requirements. If you are looking for advice speak with a horticulturist at your local nursery or landscape design company.
Water efficiently
Water plants only when they need water, which is not necessarily every day. When watering the lawn and plants, make sure that you are watering in the early morning or in the evening. This prevents the sun from evaporating the water before it can reach the roots. Also, make sure that your sprinkler system is working correctly, watering the turf and plants, not the sidewalk and driveway.
Collect and use rainwater for a Florida Friendly Yard
Buy a rain barrel, they are readily available in the garden departments of home improvement stores. Rain barrels will collect rainwater from the wetter times of the year. You can then turn around and use the water during the dryer times of the year.
Fertilize appropriately
Fertilize only when needed, and take great care to read and follow all the instructions.
Raise mower blades
Always make sure that you or the company you use always use the highest recommended setting for your grass. For St Augustine grass this is 4-inches. By mowing the grass higher, the roots will grow deeper. This allows sod to survive dry spells better and fight pests and disease easier. This will also let you mow less often.
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