(PDF)->A Step-By-Step Guide to a Florida Native Yard - Ginny Stibolt

PDF BOOK A Step-By-Step Guide to a Florida Native Yard

By : Ginny Stibolt

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Book Synopsis :

More and more Florida residents are deciding to replace highly fertilized, over-watered, pesticide-dependent lawns with native plants. They want to reduce their carbon footprints; save time, water, and money; and attract birds and butterflies. But where to begin? This illustrated guide will help you create new outdoor spaces that are both sustainable and beautiful.Taking the common ?-acre lot as an example, Ginny Stibolt and Marjorie Shropshire provide a sample layout for a basic native plant landscape. They use a grid system that allows gardeners to work on their yards in small sections instead of trying to revamp the entire landscape at once. The grid system can also be reduced or expanded for yards of varying size. By breaking down the process into individual steps, creating a Florida garden is achievable for beginners and experts alike.The first step is assessing your property and choosing which plants to keep and which to remove. Then, design your landscape to soak up more