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| Landscape Tips |
| Landscaping can be an intimidating job, but with a little know-how, you can cut it down to size and enjoy a beautiful yard with less maintenance. |
From "Today Show Tips"
episode DTST-105 |
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Yellow marigolds can be planted to look like Cheddar cheese.
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Some Top Plant Picks for Florida- The Victoria is a pygmy date palm tree that will grow up to 10 feet tall.
- Variegated ligustrum has leaves with two different colors.
- The Indian hawthorn is a great small tree, but deer love to eat it.
- Pentas are nice in the front of a bed, and butterflies love them.
- Ilex schilling is a lush shrub that is perfect for topiaries.
- The old standby, the marigold, is tough and has an exceptionally long blooming season.
Azaleas don't have a long blooming season, but they're so beautiful that they're well worth planting. They look great even when they're not blooming, too.
Hollies have lovely, shiny leaves that stay shiny.
Blue daze's blooms provide a contrasting color against the green leaves.
Seminole Pink hibiscus will flower throughout the year.
Crotons' leaves look like they've been painted yellow and red, providing bright color without blossoms.
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