Lee County Extension
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
Right Plant, Right Place
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Right Plant, Right Place |
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| 4 | Landscape does not contain invasive plants not recommended for the region by the current IFAS Click Here for an Assessment Form | 32 |
| 3 | Low maintenance plants (requiring minimal watering, fertilizing, pruning, etc.) predominate in the yard. | 32 |
| 3 | Plants are grouped according to their water and maintenance needs and suited to the site’s conditions. | 41 |
| 2 | Lawn is maintained for specific uses only (e.g. for children, pets, recreation, swales, right of way areas, etc.). | 33 |
| 1 | Trees and shrubs are positioned to improve your home’s heating and cooling capacity. | 30 |
| 1 | Plants and plant placement are chosen to account for seasonal storms. | 30 |
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