Plant Selection & Landscape Design - Southwest Florida Water ...
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INTRODUCTION:<br />
What Is a <strong>Florida</strong>-Friendly <strong>Landscape</strong>?............................2<br />
The <strong>Florida</strong>-Friendly Landscaping Program ................2<br />
<strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Design</strong> & <strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> ................................2<br />
How to Use this Book ......................................................2<br />
THE NINE FLORIDA-FRIENDLY<br />
LANDSCAPING PRINCIPLES<br />
#1: Right <strong>Plant</strong>, Right Place ..............................................3<br />
#2: <strong>Water</strong> Efciently ........................................................3<br />
#3: Fertilize Appropriately ................................................3<br />
#4: Mulch ..........................................................................3<br />
#5: Attract Wildlife ............................................................3<br />
#6: Manage Yard Pests Responsibly ..................................3<br />
#7: Recycle ........................................................................3<br />
#8: Prevent Stormwater Runoff .......................................4<br />
#9: Protect the <strong>Water</strong>front ................................................4<br />
DESIGNING YOUR<br />
FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE<br />
Introduction ......................................................................5<br />
What if I Live in a Planned Community? ........................5<br />
<strong>Design</strong> Scenarios:<br />
Scenario A: Front Entry ..............................................6<br />
Scenario B: Along Walls ............................................8<br />
Scenario C: Along Sidewalks ..................................10<br />
Scenario D: Under Windows ....................................12<br />
Scenario E: Along Fences ..........................................14<br />
Scenario F: Under Trees ............................................16<br />
Scenario G: Utilities ..................................................18<br />
Scenario H: Standing <strong>Water</strong> ......................................20<br />
CONVERTING YOUR YARD<br />
TO A FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE<br />
Overview of the Step-by-Step Process ............................21<br />
The <strong>Florida</strong>-Friendly Master Plan ..................................21<br />
The Seven Steps ..............................................................21<br />
ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS<br />
Form Follows Function ..................................................23<br />
<strong>Plant</strong> Matchmaking ........................................................23<br />
Wet versus Dry................................................................23<br />
Wind-Wise <strong>Plant</strong>ings ......................................................23<br />
Made in the Shade ..........................................................23<br />
The Lowdown on Turfgrass ............................................23<br />
Natives versus Non-Natives ............................................23<br />
Soil Conditions................................................................23<br />
<strong>Plant</strong> <strong>Selection</strong> ................................................................23<br />
<strong>Plant</strong> Sorting ....................................................................24<br />
Choosing a <strong>Landscape</strong> Maintenance Service ...............24<br />
LANDSCAPE PLANNING WORKSHEET ....................25<br />
FIVE COMMON GARDENING MISTAKES ................28<br />
FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING<br />
PLANT LIST<br />
Introduction ....................................................................29<br />
Key to Symbols and Abbreviations ................................31<br />
Large Trees ......................................................................32<br />
Medium Trees..................................................................38<br />
Small Trees ......................................................................42<br />
Large Shrubs.....................................................................50<br />
Small Shrubs....................................................................64<br />
Vines.................................................................................67<br />
Groundcovers..................................................................70<br />
Grasses ............................................................................74<br />
Palms & Palm-Like <strong>Plant</strong>s .............................................76<br />
Ferns.................................................................................81<br />
Perennials ........................................................................83<br />
Annuals ..........................................................................95<br />
Turfgrass ..........................................................................99<br />
<strong>Plant</strong> Index ...................................................................100<br />
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<br />
References......................................................................110<br />
Photo Credits ................................................................110<br />
A <strong>Florida</strong>-Friendly Landscaping TM Publication<br />
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