Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute
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Episode #185 | Original Air Date: November 13, 2020

 Related Resources

• Annuals
• Ask IFAS: Gardening with Annuals in Florida
• Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design

Transcript

In Florida, we’re lucky to have flowers throughout the year. And certain annuals that are usually planted during the summer in other places can be planted in the winter here.

Add organic matter and controlled-release fertilizer to the planting bed for best success. Place winter annuals in full sun, and water thoroughly after planting.

For biggest impact, limit the varieties and colors of flowering plants you choose. Popular winter annuals include pansies and violas. Deadheading, or removing old blooms, will keep them setting new buds.

Snapdragons, petunias, and alyssum are other popular winter choices. Check out Florida-Friendly Landscaping™’s plant selection guide to help you choose the best cool season annuals.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute is a production of the University of Florida’s Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, IFAS Extension, and WUFT-FM in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.