Gracie, you just brought up another point that would be buyers should consider. Where does the sun hit my house? The sun can be brutal. A sun facing lanai can get very, very hot.
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Originally Posted by graciegirl
We bought a house day before yesterday (It is new) and after the fact realized we will need to shade the screen porch from evening sun. I know nothing about the flora of central Florida. What is fast growing and will give good shade? I heard that planting a palm tree is best left to the "experts" because a novice can leave air pockets. I love gardening. I read Mr. Mucci's advice to Google the plant name, but I don't even know the plants that grow in this zone. Any recommendations on books about plants here?
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