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ARTISTREE TIP: TRY USING VINE AS A GROUNDCOVER.

Q: I am looking for a light-colored groundcover for my backyard -- something with a broader leaf. All I’m finding right now is variegated jasmine. Can you recommend something more interesting? I live in Florida. A: Why not consider Variegated Confederate Jasmine? It’s actually a woody vine that’s typically used…

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FLORIDA SUCCULENTS LIKE IT HIGH AND DRY.

Q: When we moved to southwest Florida, I thought it would be so easy to plant succulents and not have to tend them. But mine look lifeless and just kind of sit there (I did add mulch around them). What am I doing wrong? A: Sounds like you’re not working…

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YARD MUSHROOMS ARE OUT OF CONTROL.

Q: Mushrooms are taking over my yard and popping up in my landscape beds. How do I get rid of these freaky fungi? A: Yard mushrooms typically aren’t harmful, but that doesn’t mean you should start mixing them with your salads or let your pets eat them. You have several…

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DESIGNING YOUR LANAI WITH BOTTLE PALMS.

Q: My neighbor says I should stay away from planting palms inside my lanai because they get too big. Aren’t there any slow growers out there? Besides, I can keep them trimmed myself. A: We agree you have to be thoughtful about planting palms inside lanais, but if you select…

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