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As summer winds down, gardeners should focus on helping landscapes develop strong roots, healthy tissues, and energy reserves needed to withstand the cooler temperatures, drought, and other environmental stresses. Photo courtesy of AdobeStock

Expert Tips for Growing a Strong, Resilient Garden

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Shade is priceless when celebrating outdoors. Photo courtesy of iStock

Guide to Keeping Things Cool in the Garden

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June is for pruning and parties in the garden. Photo courtesy of iStock

Plan Garden Parties and Pruning This June

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May is all about preparing landscapes for summer. Photo courtesy of iStock

Tips for Preparing Landscapes for the Summer Ahead

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Creating windbreaks, watering, and spreading thick layers of mulch can help protect more sensitive plants in your landscape when freezing temperatures come calling. Photo courtesy of iStock

Spring Gardening Tips to Protect Plants from Future Freezes

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At the North Sebastian Conservation Area, hikers can traverse several habitats, including wetlands and pine scrub, where curious scrub jays make their home. Photo by Kelly Rogers

Local Nature Informs Florida-Friendly Landscaping

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Holiday decor can be made from a variety of creative materials that will freshen up your home. Photo courtesy of iStock

Get Creative with Christmas Trees and Holiday Decor

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Parsley is a good fall harvest both outdoors and in a kitchen garden. Photo courtesy of iStock

Master Gardener Volunteers Lend Helping Hands

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A migrating American goldfinch sits atop a buttonbush, which offers seeds, shelter, and insects for the winter Florida resident. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Expert Tips for Creating Bird-Friendly Yards

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Preparing outdoor spaces to be enjoyed in cooler weather is best done with manageable steps in late summer, while being mindful of the heat. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Getting the Garden Ready for Fall

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Prepare gardens for cooler months ahead. Photo courtesy of iStock

Treat the Garden to an August Refresh

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Correct placement of your rain garden is important to its success. Photo courtesy of iStock

Preparing Your Home Garden for Rainy Season

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Only when your grass begins showing true distress should watering commence. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Getting Your Home Turf Ready for Summer

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Flowerpot choices are important when deciding where to place them in your garden. Photo courtesy of iStock

Changing Your Botanical Blueprint for Spring

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Carambola, or star fruits, are in season. Photo courtesy of iStock

Frosty But Fruitful

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November in Florida invites us outside to enjoy comfortable seating, colorful plants, and, on most days, cooler weather. Photo courtesy of iStock

Playing It Cool

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Food and water meant for birds can attract other critters in need of a meal. Photo courtesy of iStock

Landscaping for Florida Fauna

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Potting plants during the summer months makes for easier care and maintenance

Made in the Shade

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String beans are a favorite summer edible

Warming Up for Summer

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Poinsettias are a great color source for your garden during winter months

Winter-Proofing Your Home Garden

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