Let's Talk Gardening! Low Maintenance Native Plants for Residential Florida-Friendly Landscapes

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Let's Talk Gardening By UF-IFAS Extension Sumter

3 жыл бұрын

In this episode (#23) Dr. Samuel visits the residence of Mr. Steve Turnipseed, a member of the Florida Native Plant Society who converted his landscape from a lawn to all native plants.
Visit ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/ for more information on the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program.
Florida Native Plant Society - Preserving, Conserving and Restoring the Native Plants and Native Plant Communities of Florida
fnps.org
The Mission of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.
The Society fulfills this mission through:
• Support for conservation land acquisition
• Land management that enhances habitat suitability for native plants
• Education
• Public policies that protect our native flora, especially rare species
• Research on native plant species
• Encouragement of local landscaping practices and policies that preserve Florida's native plant heritage
Note: Three residential landscapes owned by members of The Villages Chapter were recognized in 2020 with an Award of Merit from the Florida Native Plant Society.
List of plants mentioned in the video.
Trees Botanical Name
Redbud Cercis canadensis
Chickasaw Plum Prunus angustifolia
Cherry Laurel Prunus caroliniana
Turkey Oak Quercus laevis
Myrtle Oak Quercus myrtifolia
Shrubs
Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon holly (upright standard) Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon holly (Schillings Dwarf) Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon holly (weeping) Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon holly (Scarlet Peak) Ilex vomitoria
Yellow Anise Illicium parviflorum
Simpson Stoppers Myrcianthes frangrans
Walters Viburnum (var densa) Viburnum obovatum
Walters Viburnum (upright standard) Viburnum obovatum
Walters Viburnum (var Withlacoochee) Viburnum obovatum
Coontie Zamia floridana
Grasses
Muhly Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris
Fakahatchee Grass Tripsacum dactyloides
Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass Tripsacum floridanum
Groundcover
Frog Fruit Phyla nodiflora
Wet Twinflower Dyschoriste humistrata
Palms
Sabal Palm Sabal palmetto
Silver Saw Palmetto Serenoa repens

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@ScotlandYarn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great information.

@FIUPanther305 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video, especially for a novice interested in planting natives.

@emac543 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to you both! I have watched many videos and never known about cultivators. I would think I liked a plant and then see variation and think I had it wrong the first time. It was confusing. This was very helpful. I loved seeing the different examples, too. Thanks again!

@ambassador.to.Christ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

@crthompson822 2 жыл бұрын

OK thanks I love this so much. I am now inspired to change things. I had selected Coontie and Fakahatchee grass. Now I am going to add Sabal Palms and frog fruit. I am interested in Ornamental Gardening. Our HOA ( in San Antonio, FL) did approve the Coontie and Fakahatchee. And they are thriving. I think I would also like to start a Native Plant Society Chapter here too.

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Please reach out to your local FFL agent in Pasco if you have questions. 352-521-1254

@gerardosalazarlugo 2 жыл бұрын

Great content !

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@nyanamiller2409 2 жыл бұрын

What beautiful gardens! Do you think the frog feet would tolerate being in an area that is ocassionally used for parking? I’m in south Florida and when we have several people over (about 1x per month), we use the lawn for parking. I’ve always wondered if there is a lawn alternative that could tolerate such abuse!

@joanreyes2208 4 ай бұрын

So happy to see/hear The Villages had a chapter of FNPS!

@dieterkaraluz1859 2 жыл бұрын

Does IFAS have a video of Florida native plants for north Florida (zone 8)? We get winter freezes that do a number on many central and south FL varieties... Thanks!

@ekl7804 Жыл бұрын

Go to their website and all they have all the resources available you need.

@ronmcdowell4794 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the villages. Small lots and restrictions.

@redneckhippy8711 Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome ! Do you have any garden design templates I can follow ?

@pzozzie Жыл бұрын

this is great but its so hard to keep the weeds and grass out of the ground cover areas.

@floridian2023 2 жыл бұрын

W.O.W.

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@shilynjoy2638 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about perennial peanut for a groundcover instead of frogfruit? Is it more maintenance?

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 2 жыл бұрын

The perennial peanut does need mowing, but not very often.

@bebekanter6640 3 жыл бұрын

My space is 7" by 14" in 10b shade. The HOA has approved planting Coontie and Wild Coffee. Do you have some other suggestions?

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 3 жыл бұрын

The options provided by your HOA are good choices. Additional ones to consider are cast iron plant, holly fern and mondo grass. Here's a link to help you with plant choices.ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_2015.pdf Please also connect with your local extension agent. sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/

@bebekanter6640 3 жыл бұрын

@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I chose the Coontie and Wild Coffee to replace the existing Lady Palms and pothos. I've thought about peperomia, mondo . Are holly fern and cast iron a host plant for anything? Thanks for your assurances.

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 3 жыл бұрын

They're not. The Plant Selection Guide provides information on wildlife for each mentioned plant species, so that can be helpful as you try to decide what to plant. Remember to reach out to your local agent as they can provide other options based on what is available in your locale.

@bebekanter6640 3 жыл бұрын

@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I did talk to Kamila and it was she who suggested those plants. I wanted to make sure that we had turned over every stone. Now I'll go back to the HOA and true to get peperomia approved. It also approved caladium. Four is enough to start with.

@ambassador.to.Christ 2 жыл бұрын

I like frog fruit but what's your thoughts on Blue-eyed grass or dune sunflower?

@letstalkgardeningbyufifas 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Blue-eyed grass is more suitable for moist areas. The beach or dune sunflower does really well for us here in Central Florida. It is very drought tolerant and blooms all year long. Depending on where your located it can get affected by a hard freeze but comes right back.