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Plant barrier to block view and noise of Florida Turnpike
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Stuart, FL
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Stuart, FL
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Can you tell me which plants I might reasonably expect to see in bloom in April of this year?
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Ft. Pierce, FL
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Vero Beach, FL
When will angels trumpet bloom in Vero Beach, FL?
At what age or height will my angel's trumpet be able to produce flowers?
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Can you recommend plantings for bioswales located in Volusia County area of Florida?
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Jupiter, FL
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Okeechobee, FL
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Fellsmere, FL
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Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Royal Palm Beach, FL
Use of Ilex sp. by Seminole Indians to make black drink.
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Royal Palm Beach, FL
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