How to create a beautiful yard that can take the heat.
With the intenseFlorida heatand sandy soil, landscaping can pose a challenge to homeowners in the Sunshine State.
Your garden will benefit from the insect-eating birds, bees, and dragonflies drawn to your yard.
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This helps control plant damage from harmful pests.
Plus, many of these critters aid in the pollination process, helping plants to reproduce.
Aim for a diverse mix ofpollinator-attracting plantslike vines, flowers ground covers, shrubs, trees, and palms.
This also helps deter weeds.
Don’t Forget To Compost
Florida’s sandy soil could use a nutrient boost.
One easy way to do that isadding compost, which you’re able to make yourself.
Think of it as natural recycling.
I use a compost bin that I can easily rotate to help add oxygen to the decomposition process.
After several weeks, it produces “black gold"a soil amendment chock-full of essential nutrients.
Either add it to your garden before planting or mix into the soil for established plants.
