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With more and more people moving from cloudy Northern states to the warm, sunny South, gardening choices need to be altered. The plants, flowers and shrubs that thrived up north, may whither and die in the heat and full sun landscapes of the south.

It is always a good idea to visit the nurseries in your new town in order to become familiar with the types of plants for full sun they sell. Talk with the local growers and learn the planting times. You may be surprised at how much can grow even in a desert climate.

Dry climate plants that are best for full sun landscapes are made to withstand the heat and light of the sun. They can do so because they are made up of cells that are smaller and therefore are better able to endure the heat and sunlight and can, in fact, thrive on less water as well. These dry climate types of plants will actually die if they are planted in the shade. Their smaller cells cannot process enough sunlight unless they are in the full view of the sun.

Many annuals are full sun plants. Some examples of annual full sun plants are marigolds, petunias, and snapdragons. Many perennials are also perfect for full sun landscapes. These include daisies, bougainvillea, hibiscus and birds of paradise. Learn more about annuals and perennials before selecting your full sun plants to make the selections that best fit you and your landscaping needs.

If a fragrant landscape is a part of your full sun landscaping plan, the University of Florida, Cooperative Extension Services offers some great information about a favorite full sun landscaping shrub in Florida, the Gardenia. You too may decide to make it your own personal favorite!

And last, but not least, don’t forget evergreens for your full sun landscapes. Many varieties are hardy, need little water and thrive in full sun. And, of course there are dozens of varieties of flowering cactus, shrubs and trees that are indigenous dry climate plants. These varieties in your full sun landscape will add a natural beauty, charm and even a fragrance to your landscape. There is nothing that compares to the smell of the desert after a rain.

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