Keeping lawns green in Florida takes a lot of water and like much of the Southeast, Florida has been experiencing dought conditions. Because of that, many counties in the Sunshine State have watering restrictions. Because we are only allowed to water once a week, our lawn has suffered. Some in our neighborhood have torn out their grass and instead planted native shrubs and flowers that are dought-resistent. This could very well be the future of Florida landscape. If it is, we could all take a lesson from Disney's lush Xeriscape garden. It was beautiful!
Xeriscape In Our Future? 2008 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
From Dawn Henthorn, About.com
A stroll through this garden will give you ideas on how to create a beautiful garden without using much water.
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