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Originally Posted by djohnson
i just attended a class at the Life Long Learning College on landscaping, it was thru the IFAS, the instructor was great he has a very good background, teaches at the University of Florida and does certifications. One of the first things he said was "don't plant Queen Palms here" we are in zone 9A and they will freeze out eventually. Also stated is that the landscaping rocks deprive the landscaping plants of nutrients and heat the ground too much, he suggested using an organic matter or pine straw. I don't have Queens but am interested in those that have them for more than 3 years, do they last here in your experience ? I see all kinds of them going up in the new landscaping around here as I live in the new section south of 466A and questioning the landscape companies selling these trees that are doomed. Sad to say I did put in rock, but I see it everywhere, and the most reputable landscape companies are putting it in.
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I agree with the advice for the palms, but the rock is great for low mtce and looks good. My plants don't look like they are deprived of nutrients so, just one data point.