Step-by-Step Guide to a Florida Native Yard by Ginny Stibolt

[@allisonw8335]

Excellent information! Thank you for all that you do to get the word out and get the momentum going for changing the culture

[@sandralamphier9433]

30 years ago I wanted to plant native plants but information was much more scarce and plants were much more difficult to find. 😐 I did manage to find live oak, a sugarberry, youpon hollies (weeping, regular and dwarf), winged elm, Florida elm, Walter’s viburnum, flatwoods plums which have all done very well. I continue to enjoy these and have redoubled my efforts to add more these past couple of years in addition to trying to remove the invasives on my 4-5 acres. ☹️ It has been a lot of work but I’m loving the results!

[@chadwickcameron]

Keeping that Sunshine Mimosa in a little clump as drawn (19:00 ) would be impossible, imho, unless it has a steel or concrete border that goes down 24"! Also, if in Central or North FL, that mimosa area will be full of weeds in the winter. Anyway, not the best choice for that use or spot in my experience. Otherwise, EXCELLENT information!

[@BackyardFlorida]

I like to incorporate native plants into my landscape here in Tampa. Also, I never use pesticides or fertilizer in my yard in order to preserve our waterways.

[@nccrchurchunusual]

I just moved back to Fl last year- North west Florida (Pensacola)- sand & ants everywhere. Too hot and too cold. I'd love to figure out how to reduce the Yaupon, Greenbriar & ants. Nothing fancy- I dont have irrigation or lawn other than some centipede grass that I did not plant. As of Nov 2024 the fanp website is being worked on & was no help. I will chk back on that.