Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Green Garden=Green Thumb

Get a greener garden this year--and I'm not talking about having the greenest grass in the neighborhood. Get all the makings of a true Florida paradise next weekend at the Spring Native Plant Sale. The Morningside Nature Center will host the sale on Saturday, April 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be plant experts there who will help you pick those perfect additions to your yard. The great thing about these horticultural treasures is the easy upkeep (no green thumb necessary). These plants are supposed to be in your back yard, so they need less care.

So how does this make a "green" garden? You're protecting the natural environment by not bringing in invasive plant species as well as using less water. Get flowers, shrubs, trees and grass that are all Florida natives. Yes, you can have the greenest grass in the neighborhood by getting "green" grass next weekend.