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18 years ago

I am looking for ideas to landscape my central Florida front yard.

This yard is shaded under a giant live oak and has several sable palms through out. The slope is a gentle grade with a 6 ft wide lime rock path going through the middle to the front door. The house a coast Key West style. any ideas would be greatly appreciated. thanks

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hosenemesis
18 years ago
Hi number9,
Can you post a photo of the front yard and a plan drawing? Do you have any particular dislikes or likes? Do you want to use the front yard or just have it be eye candy?
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