South Florida Xeriscape

South florida landscape installation.

South florida xeriscape. In this guide we have listed examples of plants that will thrive in many parts of north and east central florida. Native landscapes xeriscaping a south florida native plant is a species that existed in the state before european settlers arrived here. Xeriscaping is the creation of an environmentally responsible landscape through the planting of drought tolerance turf flowers shrubs and trees. South florida water management district by its status as a charter member of the national xeriscape council inc the south florida water management district has full permission to use the term xeriscape and its fundamental principles for the purpose of educating the people of florida about the concepts of xeriscape landscaping.

It is a concept that incorporates proper soil selection plant placement and watering methods to produce a. By choosing the right plants for the location homeowners are able to save time money and resources. They are indigenous to the area and have not been altered by human contact. Sep 4 2017 explore jovita kravitz s board xeriscape yard florida on pinterest.

However not every plant listed here is appropriate for every yard. The 4 1 1 on florida xeriscaping. Xeriscaping is the landscape practice of choosing low maintenance drought tolerant plants. In florida xeriscaping is often.

Elements of xeriscaping include grouping plants according to water needs use of drought tolerant turf rather than traditional high maintenance lawns and extensive mulching in the landscape. Cactus can be used to xeriscape in south florida. Xeriscaping is a method of landscaping meant to conserve water and protect the environment. Sun sentinel file photo i would like all of the gardeners in south florida to make a 2020 new year s resolution to consider xeriscaping.