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Sarasota landscaping with native plants is in the interest of all in our community.  Old Florida is almost a thing of the past, with out conservationist and Florida residence who saw the destruction of  Native Florida plants and habitat being devastated at alarming rates most of the beautiful Florida Natural landscape would be gone, far too much has been destroyed and invasive plants and harmful animals have taken the place of a once in balance habitat.  Sarasota Native landscapers are a very important tool in keeping our Native plants and habitat in place.  I am impressed with the effort to educate Sarasota landscape contractors in the benefits of landscaping with non invasive plants that our civic leaders have put forth.  Here are some tips on how to begin landscaping with Florida native and non invasive plants and trees.

First of all use shade trees, South West Florida’s harsh summer months can get over one hundred degrees, using shade trees not only benefits animals but brings temperature’s sown up to fifteen degrees, next summer look at the grass in the shade and then take a look at the turf in the blazing hot sun, shaded turf and plants stress less, use less pesticide, and far less water.

Visit your local Botanical Garden or look up the number to a local Garden club, they will have vast amounts of information and best of all its free.  Botanical Gardens usualy grow and care for local native plants and trees and have years of experience on how to fertilize, water and get rid of harmful insects with very low impact on the envirinment.

Only use irrigation when you have to, just because you have an irrigation system and a designated water day does not mean you have to  water that day, Always check soil conditions before watering and take a look at your plants they will let you know when to water if you know waht to look for.  there is so much good information aout there and we need to all do our part so that
Florida Native Landscapes are the norm.