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Q:<\/strong>\u00a0I used to grow cleome in my northern flower garden. How well does this plant do in Florida?<\/p>\n

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A:<\/strong> Summer is a great time to grow cleome, also called spider flower, as it does not seem to mind the heat. Blooms of white, pink and purple appear forgotten by gardeners, but you can sometimes find plants and seeds. This is considered a bit of an invasive plant, but conscientious gardeners can remove or till under unwanted seedlings. Also, it is sensitive to cold. Grow cleome in sunny flowerbeds or containers to have color spring through fall. Since plants can grow over three feet tall, they might be used as a background for other flowers.<\/p>\n

Q:<\/strong>\u00a0We have recently added new shade-tolerant St. Augustine to our yard. We have been watering daily for two weeks for 10 minute in each zone. How long should I be watering daily?<\/p>\n

A:<\/strong>\u00a0Reduce the watering to two times a week, or none at all if the rains, begin to supply needed moisture. I\u2019m assuming the new grass is in a shady site since you selected a specific type of St. Augustine. Too much water in a shady area can cause new turf to rot. Only water when the soil starts to dry. Also, set irrigation to deliver about a half inch of water. Using a length of time to run the system is not a very accurate way to wet the turf. Also, consider applying a lawn fungicide to help prevent rot problems.<\/p>\n

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