Florida Gardening Tips!
Florida Gardening Tips for growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, attracting butterflies, using small backyard spaces more creatively, how to avoid common pests in Florida and more!
If you plan to start seeds indoors, or grow herbs in a countertop greenhouse, climate won’t matter much. But IF you plan to start a garden or grow some food in your backyard or on a patio or balcony, the climate of where you live is very important! You’ll want to pick things to grow, that WANT to grow where you live!
Where is YOUR Garden?
If you’re planning on buying seeds to grow your own food, or start a butterfly garden, it will be especially important to buy seeds for the zone you live in. Here’s a sketch of the plant hardiness zones in Florida.
It’s important to note that many vegetables and fruits that grow in South Florida won’t grow well in North Florida and vice versa. Most plants in South Florida can’t withstand freezing temperatures for more than a few days, which makes a big difference in what types of vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers etc will grow successfully. And many plants in North Florida aren’t as heat tolerant as those in South Florida.
There are many plants and trees that will grow most anywhere in Florida. But it’s also important to consider other elements like direct sun, type of soil, size of garden/space and amount of sun per day. Every garden space is unique, so it’s important to plan for factors and conditions that you’ll encounter.
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