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To keep garden blooming,know what to plant when

The planting and growing seasonlasts year round in Volusia County. Butplants, flowers, trees, shrubs and veg-etables planted during the summermonths need a bit of extra care.

“There are lots of flowers you canplant throughout the summer,” saidDebbie Pell, owner of Lindley’s Nursery& Garden Center in New Smyrna Beach.“Purslane or portulaca is an edibleflower. They’re sweet. People mix themin salads. It feels funny to eat a flower,but when you go into other culturesnothing is planted that isn’t used.”

Purslane can be eaten raw or cookedin stir-fry dishes. It has a slight lemon

taste and mushroom-like texture. Por-tulacas do well in hot and dry environ-ments, as well as in sandy soil. Thevibrant, cup-shaped flowers, whichcome in a wide range of colors, grow upto eight inches high and spread about18 inches.

Other flowers that do well whenplanted during the summer months areannuals like zinnias, periwinkles andmarigolds. Blanket flowers like Gaillar-dia, dune sunflowers and black-eyedsunflowers also do well when planted inJune, July and August, said BeverlyMcCain, owner of DeBary Nursery inDeBary.

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Iam going to guide you throughsome basic tips on planning theperfect landscape environment.

This guide is general and will helpyou decide where to place yourplants, watering techniques andmore. The first tip will describe thebest exposure for the right plant.

Let’s say you are at your favoritegarden store and you see this killer-looking flowering annual. It issomething new that you have neverseen or dealt with before.

You impulsively buy the plant andtake it home, but you have no realidea where to plant it so it will thriveat its best. Placing plants in the rightlocation in your yard will have a hugeimpact on how well the plant willsurvive.

In general, the southern exposureof your house will have the sunniestconditions. This exposure is great forfull-sun plants such as bougainvilleor roses.

The northern exposure of your

house will generally have the leastamount of direct sun. This is great forplants such as tropicals and someannuals such as impatiens.

The east and west exposure areasare usually a mix of sun and shade,depending on trees and other land-scaping items you may have placedthere.

The eastern exposure will be greatfor plants and shrubs that only needa partial day’s sun. Since this area isaffected by the morning sun, it is agood location for some floweringannuals such as vinca and marigoldand also for many hedge plants suchas ixoria and hibiscus.

Some of the hardier varieties, such

as ixoria and boxwood, will also dowell on the western exposure, whichgets the heat of the late day andevening sun.

In general, almost 50 percent of thewater we use is for watering purposesoutside. One of the most efficientways to save water and yet be able towater efficiently is to install a drip

irrigation system in your flower andlandscape beds.

When setting up such a bed, it isimportant to try and keep like plantstogether so they will all receive thecorrect amount of water. Since dripirrigation focuses the water where it

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Spring is a time of renewal, and as Mother Nature brings forth anew burst of color after a long winter — or a long period of eco-nomically inspired frugality — it’s the perfect time to shake yourown winter blues by adding updates to your home and garden.

“There’s only so long you can live with that old sofa,” saidStacey Lipton, owner of Stacey Lipton Interiors in DaytonaBeach. Many homeowners, resigned to the fact that they’re notgoing to be able to sell their home in the current market, areupdating their kitchens, bathrooms and paint colors, Ms. Liptonsaid. “If you can’t sell your home, fix it up.”

If you’re not ready to make a major redecorating commitment,the best way to update is with accessories.

“That’s where you bring fresh new colors into your home,” she

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said. “You don’t want to put a trendycolor, let’s say, into your tiling in yourbathroom.”

The freshest color for spring is Tan-gerine Tango, the Pantone 2012 colorof the year.

Following last year’s top color, Hon-eysuckle, “Tangerine Tango, a spiritedreddish orange, continues to providethe energy boost we need to rechargeand move forward,” a Dec. 8 Pantonepress release stated.

Pantone echoed Ms. Lipton’s rec-ommendation of using accessories toadd a pop of color. “Pillows, bed-spreads and tabletop accessories inthis high-impact hue add spice to anyroom.” Appliances and personal elec-tronics in the hue can also add anunexpected pop of color, according toPantone. Painting a wall in TangerineTango can add a burst of energy in thekitchen, entryway or hallway.

“Just like fashion, colors may belighter in the spring, and may go moredramatic and darker in the fall,” notedMs. Lipton, who tweaks trends tocater to the coastal customers of herretail store.

While tangerine orange is the hotnew trend, Ms. Lipton also likes acolor she describes as “organic,watery oxygen” — a watered-downblend of gray, green and blue. “That’s

a really nice, organic, classic colorthat’s going to be around.”

Metallic grays continue to appear insofter gray woods and metallic graytile, which Ms. Lipton accessorizeswith dark plum and yellow. Beyondaccessories, there is a trend towardcasual pieces with distressed finishes,reclaimed wood and lighter colors,she said.

“Pieces are still elegant, but they’remore understated, and fabrics arealmost going back to organic style.One of the hottest things that I’veseen is burlap.” Ms. Lipton displaysthe coarse-textured fabric in pillows,table runners and floral accessories inher store.

For homeowners who are ready fora more complete update but don’tknow where to start, Ms. Liptonbegins by asking the client what both-ers them most about a room. She rec-

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Too many homeowners have expe-rienced the joy of completing a homeimprovement project only to learnupon completion that the project isnot in adherence with local laws.

That realization, while heartbreak-ing, is often the result of a homeown-er’s failure to secure a building permitprior to starting the project.

Homeowners who secure a permitbefore the onset of a project will knowwhat they can and can’t do and canrest easy knowing that an approvedplan complies with engineering prin-

ciples and local laws. Another disadvantage to forgoing

the permit process is the potentialperils such a decision causes whenhomeowners want to sell their homes.Projects completed without a permit

might hurt a home’s resale value, andsuch projects are not often covered byhomeowner’s insurance policies,meaning damage to areas of thehome where an illegal project wasconducted won’t be covered.


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Individuals can grow their own patchof greenery in just about any space theyhave on hand.

When it comes to getting your handsdirty, it doesn’t matter if there are rollinghills or a single container filled with soilon which to plant.

Although many gardening profes-sionals present plans for larger-scalegardens, it’s possible to create smaller-scale options that require a great dealless maintenance and upkeep.

To get started, homeowners or apart-ment dwellers need to first look at thespace they have. Perhaps this is a fewflower pots or a small square of exposeddirt in an otherwise concrete jungle.

Others may have an expansive back-yard in which to toil in the soil. Eitherway, knowing what you have to workwith can help home gardeners map outa more successful plan of action.

Next, it’s important to consider cli-

mate and the soil conditions. Soil canbe amended to a point, but plants thatrequire a lot of water may not do well inan area plagued by drought.

Color is another thing to consider.Gardeners with smaller spaces maywant to think about keeping gardensmainly monochromatic, which will lookmore cohesive. Cool-colored flowersand plants will help make a garden looklarger. Warm-colored flowers will addimpact and could create a cozier feel.

Hanging baskets and raised contain-ers can add height and free up more floorspace for gardens. They’re particularlyhelpful when space is at a premium.

Keep in mind that baskets and con-tainers tend to dry out easily, so usingpeat moss, vermiculite and other prod-ucts that tend to hold onto water willhelp keep the soil moist. These contain-ers also may need to be watered morefrequently.

Containers also can be used to plantsmall trees or shrubs. Use them for veg-etable plants, as well.

The advantage to containers is theycan be moved elsewhere if a plant is not

thriving in a particular area.People who have an extremely small

space with which to work may be limit-ed to a few flower pots in the window,but they can easily grow herbs or annu-al flowers.

Those who have large spaces maywant to consider breaking the land-scape down into smaller quadrants;otherwise, the garden can seem unruly.

Use hardscape materials, such asmulch, rocks, boulders and slate tobreak up the greenery (and also cutdown on items that need pruning andwatering).

Individuals who don’t know where tostart can page through gardening maga-zines for ideas. Alternatively, they canconsult with an area landscaper to findout which plants will do well.


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For some, beautifully landscaped yardswith vibrant flowers and delicious veg-etable gardens can be a challenge.

But there are ways for even gardenerswith the blackest of thumbs to have a beau-tiful yard.

“Start slowly. Don’t do the whole yard atonce. Start in one corner, otherwise, it’s toointimidating,” said Karen Stauderman, theUniversity of Florida horticulture extensionagent for Volusia County.

Before planting anything, Ms. Staudermansuggests residents do a soil test through the Uof F soils lab (www.soilslab.ifas.ufl.edu/).

“If you are beachside, there are salt toler-ant plants,” she said. “If you are inland,there are a plethora of plants availabledepending on what your soil is like and ifyou have full sun or not.”

The soil test measures the acid or ph andnutrient levels in the soil, which helps gar-deners know how much fertilizer to apply.

Once the type of soil is established, know-ing the lay of the land is key when deciding

what to plant. It is importantto know how much sunexposure the area receivesand how close the watersource is located.

“Everybody (all plants)needs water when youestablish it. Over the years,they need less water,” Ms.Stauderman said.

Karen Latham, manager ofVerdego Garden Center inPort Orange, suggests flower-ing ground covers for gardenerswho do not have a green thumbbut want a yard decorated withnature’s beauty. Once the groundcovers like dune sunflowers andthe perennial peanut are estab-lished, they are low maintenance anddrought tolerant. Perennial plantsbloom during the spring and summer


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Advice for hiring a lawn care professional

Many homeowners hire a lawn careprofessional to tend to their lawns andgardens. To hire a quality service orindividual, homeowners need to do alittle homework.

Compare prices Professional landscapers offer an

array of services and, as a result, thoseservices vary in cost. Ask neighborsand friends what they pay for routinemaintenance and any other specialservices. Get recommendations forcompanies that do work you admire.

Interview prospective companies

Set up appointments or price quotes

from three different lawn care servic-es. Compare the offerings and theprices. Ask questions about whetherpricing is “per week” or “per cut.”Determine if services such as edging,blowing away debris, trimming andclean up are included.

Find out about extras Some services will offer packages for

spring and fall clean up, and home-owners should inquire about any spe-cial offers during the initial compari-son stage.

Who does the work? A company may farm out work to

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Every living thing on the planetrequires water to survive. Withoutwater, life as we know it would quicklyperish.

Despite the importance of water,many do not think ahead to what wouldhappen if water supplies dwindled. To

avoid such a fate, it’s best to begin con-serving water whenever possible.

Though estimates vary, most peopleuse between 80 to 100 gallons of watereach day. So many daily necessitiesrequire water use. By making a fewchanges here and there, it’s possible toconsiderably reduce the amount ofwater we waste each day.

1. When hand-washing dishes, don’t

let the tap run. Fill up the sink and washthem that way then rinse afterward.

2. Wash clothing only when the entiremachine is full.

3. Adjust sprinklers so that only thelawn and shrubbery are watered, notthe driveway or sidewalks. Or invest in adrip hose that waters the roots only andsaves water.

4. Invest in rain barrels that can col-lect water from downspouts on thehome.

5. Water in early morning and earlyevening to avoid evaporation from thehot sun.

6. Spread a layer of mulch in plantingbeds and around trees to keep rootsmoist.

7. Check the home indoors and out-doors for any leaks.

8. Shorten showers by a minute ortwo. This can save up to 150 gallons ofwater per person, per month.

9. A taller lawn shades roots andreduces the need to water the grassmore frequently.

10. Use one glass or bowl all day for

food and drink to reduce the number ofitems that need to be washed.

11. Use a water-efficient showerheadto reduce water consumption by 75 per-cent.

12. If you haven’t already done so,switch all toilets to low-flow toilets.

13. Don’t wash the car in the driveway.Visit a commercial car wash that usesrecycled water.

14. Turn off the tap when brushingyour teeth.

15. Put water-saving aerators on allfaucets in the home.

16. Avoid water recreation toys thatrequire a constant flow of water.

17. Use the water conservation cycleon a dishwasher.

18. Bathe young children together.Bathe a small child in the kitchen sinkto avoid having to fill up an entire bathtub.

19. Report broken pipes or hydrantsquickly.

20. Use leftover water from pet bowlsto water plants instead of tossing itdown the drain.

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Another important factor to considerwhen taking care of your landscape isto fertilize appropriately.

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The use of water-soluble fertilizeris great for convenience, but will nothelp very much when using it onyour lawn. Lawns will do best with a

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Garden pests are a commonproblem and need to be controlledfor the health of your garden. It isalways best to use natural methodsfirst in order to help save the envi-ronment by not overusing pesticides.

Pick off or remove damaged orinfested branches of plants. In manycases, this is all that will be needed tomaintain the pests.

In place of treating entire lawns, tryspot-spraying infected areas instead.You can also try some natural spraysthat are made from garlic as analternative to commercial poisons.

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“Every piece should standon its own,” she said. “If youdon’t love it, don’t take ithome. If you don’t have aplace for it, don’t take ithome.”

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Outdoor spaces provide anotheropportunity to add updates, such aswith pillows and draperies in outdoorfabrics. Ms. Lipton has accessorizedoutdoor spaces with silver glass lightsand custom florals, as well as colorfulpillows that are washable.

“Outdoor rooms are very impor-tant,” she said. “People are still doingfire pits, furniture and building out-door kitchens as well, especially inFlorida, because that’s our lifestyle.”

John Madison, owner of John Madi-son Landscape Inc. in Orlando,named outdoor rooms as one of thebig trends he’s seeing this spring in hislandscape design business.

“Every customer is different, butwe’re seeing a huge trend in the back-yard,” he said.

Like Ms. Lipton, Mr. Madison attrib-uted it in part to the current housingmarket, as well as the economy.

“They can’t go on vacation,” he said,“can’t sell their home, so they’reupdating their backyard.”

Customers are investing in back-yard patios, water features and pergo-las. Then, Mr. Madison said, “theydon’t have to go on vacation this year.They can come to their own backyardoasis every day when they come


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Landscaping for curb appeal isanother upgrade that adds value toyour home. Mr. Madison said the

average return on an investment infront-yard landscaping is 100 percent,and will help sell a home more quick-ly.

However, homeowners who aren’ttrying to sell should start with theirbackyard when upgrading, Mr. Madi-son said.

“I’d say the best investment, ifyou’re going to be in your home for awhile, is a patio, pergola or water fea-ture,” he said.

One benefit of installing a backyardpatio is that it reduces lawn mainte-

nance, which goes along with anothercurrent trend: Xeriscaping.

“You know, water is becoming soexpensive, we’re not able to waterenough to keep plants through thedrought,” Mr. Madison said. In addi-tion, “fertilizer ordinances havebecome a lot stricter, so you can’t usea lot of chemicals you used to use tokeep your yard green.”

Xeriscaping uses drought resistantnative plants, alternative turfs andother natural materials like rocks toreduce the need for irrigation.

Along with larger patios, Mr. Madi-son’s customers are reducing lawnspace by installing areas of artificialturf.

“A lot of people aren’t doing thewhole yard but doing areas where thekids play or the dogs run,” he said.

If you’re imagining the knee-shred-ding, bright green football field turf ofyesteryear, think again. Today’s artifi-cial turf is so realistic, visitors won’teven know it’s fake. It just looks likeyou’re sinking a ton of money intoyour yard,” Mr. Madison said.

There is an upfront investment withartificial turf, but Mr. Madison saidthat, considering the annual cost ofmaintaining a grass lawn, artificial

turf will pay for itself in five years andwill last for 30. Most manufacturersoffer an eight-year warranty, he said.

“It requires no water or mainte-nance; it’s a win-win.”

Flowerbeds around the turf area willcompensate for the loss in carbondioxide, Mr. Madison noted.

For homeowners who aren’t ready tohire professionals or install majorprojects, there are landscapingupgrades that are easy for do-it-your-selfers. Call a nursery and have a pal-let of sod delivered, and “then it’s justa matter of a shovel and a wheelbar-row,” Mr. Madison said. Some of hiscustomers call in professionals toinstall major features such as retain-ing walls then complete the landscap-ing themselves.

“On a budget, they’ll have us do thegrunt work, then they’ll do the easierthings,” he said.

When doing your own landscaping,Mr. Madison said the most importantstep is to deal with a reputable nurs-ery or garden center.

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Many garden centers, for a smallfee, may be willing to visit yourhome to help you choose properplants.

“They’re not designers or anythinglike that, but they can see what plantswill do in an area,” he said. “The onlyway to find out is if you ask.”

Mr. Madison recommended thatdo-it-yourselfers visit fngla.org, the

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“They have good tools on thereand a lot of tips,” he said.

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long,” she said. “There are some herbsthat do better with cooler temperaturesbut most of your herbs will grow yearround.”

Annuals take about a month to estab-lish a root system, while most shrubsand trees take about six months.

“Everything is going to need extrawater if we keep with the drought,” Ms.McCain said. “You need to keep fertiliz-ing and supplementing every twoweeks because Florida sand has nonutrients.”

Ms. McCain said she recommendsorganic natural fertilizers and pesti-cides.

“I love gardening,” she said. “It givesyou so much pleasure. It’s good therapy— physically and mentally. It’s verystress relieving watching hummingbirds and butterflies. You get to enjoynature’s beauty.”

As for vegetables, Ms. McCain saidthe rule of thumb she follows is to plantabove ground crops like tomatoes, pep-pers and squash in March or early Sep-tember.

“Your leafy vegetables and root veg-

etables are a winter-spring crop — let-tuce, cabbage, onions, broccoli, pota-toes. Plant them around November,”she said.

As for vegetables to plant and growduring the summer months in VolusiaCounty, Ms. McCain said black-eyedpeas, okra, watermelon and cantaloupegrow well.

“Summer is getting too late for veg-etables,” she said. “You have to get theroot system established when thenights are cooler.”

Ms. Pell agreed.“If you planted broccoli right now,

which is a winter vegetable, before iteven produces a vegetable it would goright to seed, because it is too warm,”she said.

Of course, rules are made to be bro-ken. Ms. Pell said she grows tomatoesyear round in flowerpots.

“In the winter we put the pots on thesouthwest side, and in the summer weput the pots on the northeast sidewhere it does not get as hot but they stillget afternoon sun,” she said.

Another way to grow more in thesummer months is with a shade cloth.It’s a type of screen that diffuses some of

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The University of Florida Exten-sion Services offers gardeningtips through a variety of classesthroughout Volusia County aswell as online at www.solutions-foryourlife.com.

Homeowners and gardenerscan contact master gardeners atthe DeLand extension office forfree advice about landscaping,plants, flowers, herbs, etc.

A master gardener is a volun-teer who is trained in 80 hours ofhorticulture through the exten-sion office and continues to takerequired gardening classes.

“Take all the educational cours-es that you can,” said Karen Stau-derman, the resident urban horti-culture extension agent forVolusia County. Ms. Stauderman

hosts Gardeners Hotline on PBSChannel 15. She is the mastergardener coordinator for VolusiaCounty. She works closely withschools and local governments,too.

Debbie Pell, owner of Lindley’sNursery & Garden Center in NewSmyrna Beach, said the Extensionoffice and the website are two ofher favorite sources for gardeninginformation. “They are really intouch with what’s going on here.They know the bugs we havehere. The website is filled withinformation relative to our cli-mate.”

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the intense sun over a garden, Ms. Pellsaid.

Trees and shrubs can be plantedduring the spring and summermonths but will need extra water. Ittakes about 90 days for trees to estab-lish root systems and about 30 to 45days for shrubs, Ms. Pell said.

Once familiar with the planting sea-

sons, gardeners can plant something12 months out of the year. Ms. Pell saidshe recommends “Month-by-MonthGardening in Florida” by Tom Mac-Cubbin. It is one of her favorite go-tobooks when she or a customer has aquestion.

“From lawns to bulbs to tubers toshrubs and trees, there is a section inthe book about everything,” she said.

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months and live for more than oneyear.

“Another great perennial is societygarlic. It likes the full sun, and has aflower that is edible. It smells like gar-lic and can be put in salads,” she said.The lavender-colored flower grows atthe top of a green spike about 12 to 18inches from the ground. It can be aborder along a driveway or a clump-ing in a corner of a garden.

The plumbago is another heartyplant that likes full sun. It is a favoritefor Southern gardeners. The clustersof white or blue flowers bloom almostyear round. It grows about three- tosix-feet tall and can spread just asmuch, Ms. Latham said.

For those with shady areas in theiryards, the cast iron plant or a varietyof ferns are a beautiful way to addlow-maintenance greenery, she said.

Gardening, whether flowers or veg-etables, is about communing withnature, Ms. Latham said. “Plant andbe happy,” she said. “I like getting my

fingernails dirty. I like sitting back inmy garden and watching my puppiesplay. I like watching the butterflies inmy flower garden.”

When choosing what flowers, treesand shrubs to plant, Ms. Staudermanrecommends a walk around your ownneighborhood. “See what’s growingwell. See what looks good in yourneighbor’s yards, and take cuttingsfrom them if you can,” she said.

A home’s landscape should beupdated every10 to 15 years. “It’s likefashion, it does go out of style,” Ms.Stauderman added.

Container gardening is a greatalternative for those who do not havea yard — like those who live in con-dos. Planting flowers, herbs and evensome vegetables in containers makesthem easy to move in a limited space.They can add a splash of color on abalcony or a patio.

“You can do vertical gardening, too.Garden up by using trellises… They’llgrow up, out and cascade down. Youcan change them out easily for sea-sons,” Ms. Stauderman said. “But youstill have to water them.”

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