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Creating a heat-resistant yard in Tampa Bay

We’ve rounded up classes for utilizing water, tropical plants, and other ways to keep your garden happy during these hot summer months.

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A lush, mature yard in Hyde Park’s Bungalow Terrace.

Photo by TBAYtoday

While we had a very rainy weekend here in TBAY, the area is still dealing with some pretty severe drought conditions. We’ve got some tips for making your garden sing even during this summer season’s hottest temps.

10 Easy Steps to a Florida-Friendly Landscape | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N., St. Petersburg | Learn from a landscaping expert about selecting the right plants, using versatile materials for landscaping, attracting wildlife to your garden, and incorporating water into your landscape.

Landscape Design Basics | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Virtual | A St. Petersburg water conservation coordinator shares ways to make your yard water efficient, low maintenance, and lush.

Kerby’s Nursery & Landscaping | Multiple dates | Times vary | 2311 S. Parsons Ave., Seffner | The longtime TBAY nursery offers courses on everything from fall veggie gardening to Florida gardening for newbies.

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