Keys landscaping experts agree: no matter what the prognosis is for hurricane season, it’s better to be safe than sorry. And that means preparing your yard for the worst.
Posted - Monday, October 13, 2008 11:28 AM EDT
- Hurricane-proof your yard
- Know your environment
So you finally have your place on the water. You’ve worked out the details on your home, whether it’s humble or fancy. Now what?
Posted - Monday, October 13, 2008 11:28 AM EDT
- Unraveling the mystery of growing orchids
Behind a small house in Key West lies an incredible display of almost 1,000 orchids lovingly collected and nurtured by Gary Gethen, whose house was a highlight of the March House and Garden Tour sponsored by the Old Island Restoration Foundation. The collection of brilliantly colored blooms, some large and splashy, others very small and delicate, includes some very rare species acquired by Gethen in his travels around the world, including Hawaii and Peru.
Posted - Monday, October 13, 2008 11:28 AM EDT
- Your landscape: First line of defense
It may surprise you to know that your yard is the first line of defense for the Florida’s Keys’ fragile environment.
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- Don't let monsters take over your yard
The Keys climate encourages some plants to grow beyond expectations.
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