Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee

TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 - 5:15 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1

CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Changes AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS INFORMATIONAL AGENDA PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Approval of the Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes 2025 11 19 TLBD Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf 301. Approval of the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes 2026 01 21 TLBD Special Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA Pursuant to F.S. § 286.0115, if the mayor or any city commissioner receives and/or sends ex parte communications regarding any application filed with the city, the mayor or any city commissioner must publicly disclose such communications before or during the hearing at which a vote is taken on the quasi-judicial matter, so that persons who have opinions contrary to those expressed in the ex parte communications are given a reasonable opportunity to refute or respond to the communications. REGULAR AGENDA 500. WS Blvd. Entrance Lighting and Tuscora Dr. Monument Relandscaping Bright Arbor Proposal.pdf Baker Commercial Landscaping Proposal.pdf Natures Care.pdf 501. Quarterly Fiscal Year to Date Expenditure Details TLBD 2026 Qtr 1-4.pdf 502. Budget 2027 Prep REPORTS 2

PUBLIC INPUT Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a “Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City Commission. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeting, a written request by a physically handicapped person to attend the meeting, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. "If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3

CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300 TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | MARCH 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board approve the meeting minutes from the November 19, 2025 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting as presented. 4

TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Terri Bivona called the Wednesday, November 19, 2025, of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Terri Bivona, present Vice-Chairperson Ellen Paul, present Committee Member Dennis Jones, present Committee Member Denise Ritchey, absent Committee Member Cynthia Miekricke, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also present: Mrs. Holly Queen, Director, Finance Department Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Urban Beautification Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Department of Operations and Administrative Services A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100) Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Bivona opened “Public Input”. Mr. Art Gallo, Winter Springs first thanked the committee for their time and service on the committee. Mr. Gallo then recommended the committee create a 5-year budget and project plan and provided an example outline for the committee to review. Mr. Tim Wansbury, Winter Springs addressed the committee and relayed his reason for opposing the increase for the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District (TLBD) assessment fee. Mr. Wansbury expressed support for Mr. Gallo’s 5-year plan recommendation. Ms. Linda Freeburn, Winter Springs recommended the committee reevaluate the fountains on Tusakwailla Road and see if they are still desired. Ms. Freeburn also requested the 5

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 PAGE 2 of 3 committee to address the increase in traffic on Winter Springs Blvd and Northern way coming from Oviedo. Chairperson Bivona closed “Public Input”. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes No discussion 301) Approval of the Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes "I MOTION WE APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 20TH AND 27TH MEETING.” MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JONES. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON PAUL. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); MIERICKE (AYE) MOTION PASSED. 4-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Quarterly Fiscal Year to Date Expenditure Details Mrs. Queen opened the item and Chairperson Bivona highlighted some line codes provided within the year-to-date expenditures such as signage, tree removal, irrigation and lighting. Chairperson Bivona addressed questions received during public input regarding the 5-year budget plan. Mrs. Queen shared an additional “financial summary” that reviewed a month-by-month overview of the year-to-date budget and highlighted the unaudited end fund balance for the Committee. A 10-year history of the fund balance was also shared with the adopted 2026 numbers with a further highlighted the breakdown of the “R&M Infra Ground” fund as it is the largest line within the fund. Discussion regarding starting a reserve fund was asked. Mrs. Queen agreed it would be beneficial and suggested analyzing common repairs to determine the appropriate percentage to put away would need to be conducted. Chairperson suggested scheduling a special meeting for public engagement and transparency on what the Committee is doing for calendar year 2026 and to gauge the communities desired order for projects, landscaping, lighting, etc. 501) Update on Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Projects Mr. Maddox opened and presented the anticipated costs for potential 2026 projects such as district rehab, new planting, mulching and landscaping. Staff were seeking directions from the 6

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGUALR MEETING – NOVEMBER 19, 2025 PAGE 3 of 3 Committee on the prioritization order these projects and agreed a special meeting would be welcome to obtain feedback from the community. Additional photo examples were shared on the staff suggested median refurbishment ideas. Further discussion ensued on scheduling for a special meeting. "MOTION TO SEEK AVAILABILITY FOR SCHEDULING A SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY.” MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JONES. SECONDED BY VICE- CHAIRPERSON PAUL. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); MIERICKE (AYE) MOTION PASSED. 4-0 Brief discussion ensued between the fountains and the height of the stream. Staff responded that the lower stream is to not overload and stress the system. It is a preventative caution. 502) Discussion on Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 Assistant City Clerk Tarrant reviewed the tentative meeting dates for calendar year 2026 with the addition of the previously approved tentative special meeting in January. REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Bivona opened “Public Input”. Mr. Art Gallo, Winter Springs gave further clarification of his recommended 5-year plan by explaining residents should be provided similar breakdowns and prioritization list for projects and cost associated. Chairperson Bivona closed “Public Input”. ADJOURNMNET Chairperson Bivona adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:10 pm. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: _____________________________________ TRISTIN TARRANT ASSISTANT CITY CLERK NOTE: These minutes were approved at the March 4, 2026 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting (Rescheduled from February 18, 2026). 7

CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 301 TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | MARCH 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board approve the meeting minutes from the January 21, 2026 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District Advisory Committee Special Meeting as presented. 8

TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVIOSRY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2026 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Committee Member Terri Bivona called to order the Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Special Meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Committee Member Terri Bivona, present Committee Member Ellen Paul, present Committee Member Dennis Jones, present Committee Member Cyndy Miericke, present Committee Member Rick Ziska, present Deputy City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also present: Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Urban Beautification Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Department of Operations and Administrative Service A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the Agenda. REGULAR AGENDA – PART I 500) Election for Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026. Committee Member Bivona opened nominations. COMMITTEE MEMBER JONES NOMINATED TERRI BIVONA. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAUL. NOMINATION WAS ACCEPTED. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE GIVEN. NO OBJECTION TO THE NOMINATION WAS GIVEN. VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); JONES (AYE); JONES (AYE); MIERICKE (AYE); ZISKA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. TERRI BIVONA WAS ELECTED AS CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2026. Chairperson Bivona opened nominations. 9

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING – JANUARY 21, 2026 PAGE 2 OF 4 CHAIRPERSON BIVONA NOMINATED DENNIS JONES. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAUL. BREIF DISCUSSION ON ROLE ENSUED. NOMINATION WAS ACCEPTED. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE GIVEN. NO OBJECTION TO THE NOMINATION WAS GIVEN. VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); MIERICKE (AYE); ZISKA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. DENNIS JONES WAS ELECTED AS VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Bivona opened Public Input. Mr. Kurt Miericke, Winter Springs, President of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association (THOA) asked several questions pertaining to responsibility of tree stumps and what areas are within the assessment. Mr. Maddox gave clarification on what was under the assessment, what the city is responsible for, and the associations. Mr. Miericke then relayed his feelings about the increase and the temperature of the residents regarding the rate rise. Lastly, Mr. Miericke relayed to staff concern regarding some dead trees. Chairperson Bivona closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA – PART II 502) TLBD Enhancement Projects FY26 Mr. Dunigan opened with relaying a summary of the item to the Committee and how staff would like to approach the item as a ranking of the proposed projects presented so staff can understand the wants of the Committee and prioritization rate for each project. Mr. Maddox gave a presentation outlining each proposed project, the updates needed and the projected pricing for the Committee. During the presentation, brief questions were asked about the time of year the photos shared were taken. Staff relayed the photos provided were from earlier in the year. Discussion ensued about the North Fountain, pricing for the refurbishment and possible change to prioritization later. Staff responded to the brief questions and explained that prioritization could be adjusted if opinions change. Explaining this initial rating gave staff a base understanding of the Committee’s wants and where priorities lay. Further discussion 10

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING – JANUARY 21, 2026 PAGE 3 OF 4 ensued on the difference between enhancements and maintenance to help the committee understand all their options but relays heavily on the budget. Mr. Kurt Mericke addressed the Committee again and suggested contacting the Sunshine Garden Club of Tuskawilla relaying they had shown interest in helping with landscaping to the THOA so they could possibly help the Committee. Discussion continued between staff and the committee regarding irrigation, lighting, the north fountain and budgeting with the thought of prioritization in mind. Ms. Linda Freeburn addressed the Committee expressing concern and confusion about the cost of the projects. Commenting on the scope of work description seeming to be minimal with a large price. Mr. Scott Freeburn also gave some opinion on pricing and additionally expressed frustrations on certain aspects. Mr. Freeburn suggested looking at more what needs to be done than wants. Further conversation was had on the pricing given and staff explained there is contingency within the price listed and that the list of projects would not all be performed in fiscal year 2026 but stretched between several years. Further clarification was given on how the ranking process would go. Mr. Art Gallo suggested getting Staff’s top five recommended projects and go from there. Deputy Clerk Tarrant and Mr. Dunigan went through the proposed projects and asked each Committee Member to provide a ranking for the projects by priority using a rank of 1-3. Three (3) being top priority and one (1) being the least. Committee Member Ziska explained his reasoning for his ranking of the projects and his thought process. The scoring was shown and the top five projects were relayed as the Winter Springs Blvd Lighting Project, the North Fountain Rehab project, Winter Spring Blvd Median 1, and the Tuscora Monument Project. Staff sought additional direction from the Committee regarding the top five projects focusing on the North Fountain project due to the budget. The Committee decided not to include the North Fountain project in Fiscal Year 2026. “I MAKE A MOTION WE MAKE THE TUSCORA MONUMENT A PRIORITY [NUMBER 1].” MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON JONES. SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON BIVONA. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); MIERICKE (AYE); ZISKA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Brief discussion ensued on the lighting project as the highest ranked project. “I MAKE A MOTION THAT THE SECOND PROJECT IS THE FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHITING IN MAIN ENTRANCE, ANTICIPATED COST OF $19,000 DOLLARS [WINTER SPRINGS BLVD LIGHTING PROJECT].” MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON JONES. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAUL. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); MIERICKE (AYE); ZISKA (AYE) 11

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING – JANUARY 21, 2026 PAGE 4 OF 4 MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Chairperson Bivona suggested leaving the remaining funds in the budget to reassess after the first two projects were completed and actual costs were known. The Board agreed that they could revisit the allocation of remaining funds in July once projects one and two were complete. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Bivona opened Public Input. Tim Wansbury, Winter Springs, first thanked the committee for their work then relayed some concerns regarding the cost estimates provided for the projects and the difference from previously estimated cost. Mr. Wansbury recommended that the Committee develop a comprehensive strategic plan outlining short-term, mid-term, and long-term requirements with associated funding sources and schedules. Art Gallo, Winter Springs, thanked the Committee and provided an email, for the record, comparing costs from the current and previous meetings as well as his opinion on key considerations. Mr. Gallo echoed the need for a strategic plan and expressed concerns that the Committee lacked sufficient information.. He offered to assist in developing such a strategic plan. Chairperson Bivona closed Public Input ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Bivona adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:58 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: _____________________________________ TRISTIN TARRANT DEUPTY CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the March 4, 2026 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee (Rescheduled from February 18, 2026). 12

REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500 TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | MARCH 4, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE WS Blvd. Entrance Lighting and Tuscora Dr. Monument Relandscaping SUMMARY Following further evaluation of the lighting repairs needed at the Winter Springs Blvd. monument feature staff has determined that these repairs can be completed with City staff with locally available materials. The total estimated costs for these materials is not to expected to exceed $5,000. Additionally, City staff is recommending the board review the information presented and provide direction on which vendor they would recommend perform the landscape renovations at the Tuscora Drive. Staff requested that interested vendors provide conceptual designs and a detailed plant listing for both the monument entrance feature and median. Staff met with a total of 5 companies for the Tuscora Drive project and received proposals from three of the five companies who reviewed the project. The pricing for the attached proposals is as follows: Bright Arbor- $30,137 Baker Commercial Landscaping-$44,321 Natures Care-$42,832 FUNDING SOURCE Funding for these projects is available in the FY26 budget in GL 160-15-0000-545270 RECOMMENDATION City staff is recommending the TLBD committee approve the repair of the Winter Springs Blvd Entrance Lighting via in house staff labor and materials estimated not to exceed $5,000. Additionally staff recommends the TLBD Committee review the proposals received for Tuscora Drive and recommend a vendor to move forward with this work. 13

TUSCAWILLA COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY PROPOSAL • Landscaping: $14,654 Landscaping to follow preliminary designs highlighted below • Ligh=ng: $15,483 Ligh=ng to consist of 12 lights respec=vely per monument. The above totals reflect current market prices and availability as of 2/25/2026. All prices are subject to change based upon design changes, availability and market rates at =me of work. 14

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Exis&ng landscape removed, beds prepped for small boxwood hedgeline, adding blue daze, foxtail fern, emerald blanket and annuals for color Jasmine to be removed and sod added to reshape and close in landscape bed to lower maintenance and add curb appeal 19

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February 25, 2026 Proposal #74572 Page 1 of 2 RLU - Renovate tuscora entrance Florida - State Road 434 1126 East SR 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Bill To: Work Location: City of Winter Springs (Customer) 1126 East SR 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Mulch new install brown mulch RLU MULCH OS QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION COST Brown Mulch per yardCU YD30.00 $1,650.00 $1,650.00Total: Install new landscape to Islands and entrances RECOMMENDED LANDSCAPE UPGRADES QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION COST 1 gal Asiatic JasmineEACH150.00 $1,650.00 1 gal Society GarlicEACH100.00 $1,100.00 3 - 5" Riverjack by TonTON2.00 $1,300.00 3 gal Drift RoseEACH64.00 $3,712.00 3 gal Dwarf CamelliaEACH35.00 $1,750.00 3 gal Knock Out RoseEACH140.00 $6,300.00 3 gal MiscanthusEACH80.00 $1,920.00 3 gal PodocarpusEACH71.00 $1,704.00 7 gal PodocarpusEACH60.00 $4,140.00 7 gal Viburnum ODEACH30.00 $2,070.00 Crape Myrtle (B&B)EACH5.00 $7,500.00 Demo/Prep Labor and Dump Fees1.00 $4,800.00 Staking Kit (Pro 40)EACH5.00 $475.00 $38,421.00Total: Supply labor and material to modify the existing irrigation system to ensure adequate water coverage to the newly installed plant material. *Please note : This includes any irrigation heads that may need to be added, raised and/or replaced in order to extend water coverage. Should any irrigation repairs be discovered that exceeds the proposed price, a separate proposal for those repairs will follow. IRRIGATION REPAIRS & SERVICE QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION COST Supply & Install1.00 $4,250.00 $4,250.00Total: Grand Total: $44,321.00 7350 Old Cheney Highway • Orlando, FL 32807 Phone 407-339-8821 • Fax 407-339-5191 Email: info@bakerlandscaping.com Website: www.bakerlandscaping.com 24

Proposal #74572 FLORIDA - STATE ROAD 434 February 25, 2026 ____________ ___________________________________ ______________________________ Date Customer Signature Printed Name/Title Proposal by: Trey Rolquin This proposal includes the count of material and cost of the anticipated landscape services. The reference to material count and/or service hours, or other units of measure and cost, is merely an estimate of the material(s) or service(s) to be provided. In the event the count of material units or service hours has not been accurately estimated, notice shall be provided with any correction that is necessary. Proposed (Optional) services may include pricing that has changed since the start date of a maintenance service contract. Due to market fluctuations in material and service costs, this may exist in the above. We work very diligently to limit any changes in pricing, but at times this is unavoidable. 7350 Old Cheney Highway • Orlando, FL 32807 Phone 407-339-8821 • Fax 407-339-5191 Email: info@bakerlandscaping.com Website: www.bakerlandscaping.com 25

Tuscora Dr Landscape Enhancement Contents Enclosed: 1. Rendering of Wall and Plantings 2. Submittal Booklet of Landscape Materials Date Submitted: Monday, February 9, 2026 26

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Pringle Podocarpus This fantastic evergreen shrub is a dwarf form, It has small dark green needle-like foliage and a dense habit. Makes an excellent specimen, low hedge, or bonsai plant. carefree durability, rich color, and it's happy anywhere you plant it - sun or shade. This shrub is moderately drought-tolerant once established, and grows slowly to about 3 feet tall, though you can keep it somewhat smaller if you like. 28

Blue Pacific Juniper Juniperus conferta, commonly called shore juniper, is a decumbent evergreen shrub that is native to certain sandy coastal areas of Japan and Sakhalin Island (Russia). It is a dense, low-spreading plant that grows 10-18” tall and spreads by creeping, branched stems over time to 6-8’ wide. It is noted for its attractive, aromatic, awl-shaped, blue-green foliage featuring spiny-pointed blue-green needles (to 5/8” long) in groups of three. Fleshy, blackish, berry-like seed cones acquire a silvery bloom at maturity. 29

Pink Muhly A very beautiful native grass, muhly has pinkish-purple plumes that appear in fall. As the color fades to pale pink and then beige, the plumes can be removed or left on into winter. Muhly can reseed but because of its size that usually doesn't present a problem. This is a small grass, growing only about 3 feet tall overall. Full to partial sun is best. Cold hardy, salt-tolerant, and an ornamental grass well worth planting in any garden. 30

Podocarpus This is a moderate grower you can keep 5 to 7 feet or let it get larger - quite a bit, in fact, since the plant can grow as much as 40 feet tall. It's evergreen, salt-tolerant, and cold tolerant, so it does well in any area of South Florida. Sun or shade is just fine, though in shade these plants will grow more slowly. However, the color will look deeper and richer in a shadier spot than in a sunny one. Tiny spring flowers are followed by purple berries (on female plants) and are edible for people and attractive to birds. 31

Sunshine Ligustrum Ligustrum sinense 'Sunshine' is a hardy, evergreen planting with bright yellow foliage. According to the Southern Living Plant Collection, which offers this plant for purchase, "Ideal as a hedge in the landscape, 'Sunshine' Ligustrum offers year-round golden foliage that flourishes in full sun. This sterile, non-invasive cultivar will not re-seed into the landscape. In fact, it doesn't bloom at all, which is good news for allergy sufferers!" It will reliably reach heights of three to six feet and widths of three to four feet, making it a versatile planting for both bigger and smaller garden spaces. Like its name, this particular privet thrives in the sunshine. The golden hedge likes moist, well-draining soil. We suggest adding one to two inches of mulch around the base of the plant to ensure moisture. When first establishing the plant, water often, but make sure it has ample time to drain. After the plant is established, it is drought and heat tolerant. However, make sure to water enough to keep its surrounding soil moist. Avoid overwatering, as its roots do not like soggy soil. To bring out even more of its bright yellow foliage, occasional pruning is needed. Pruning this Ligustrum is more for shape, though; it doesn't need the careful, regular shearing of other privet selections, which are speedy, aggressive spreaders. If you don't want to grow it as a hedge or a mass planting, it also thrives when grown in a container and as an accent in the garden. Make sure not to prune when getting close to the first frost of the year. We recommend fertilizing your ligustrum once a year in the spring. 32

Schillings Dwarf The symmetrical, dense, rounded form of Schilling's dwarf holly requires infrequent pruning to maintain its 4- to 6-foot height and spread. Ideally suited as a low-growing foundation plant, Schilling's dwarf holly works well as a tall groundcover because it forms a low, dense cover of green foliage when planted in mass. It is often sheared into low hedges in formal gardens, similar to the boxwoods in the early American gardens. The small, dark green leaves have a reddish cast when they are young and no spines. This cultivar of a male plant will produce no berries. 33

Crape Myrtle Natchez Muskogee Crepe myrtles have many landscape uses. Planted together, they make a large deciduous hedge or screen. A single tree can create a distinctive focal point, while a pair framing a front door greets visitors with a warm Southern welcome. Once crepe myrtles have bloomed and shed their first flowers, they will set seed. The small round seedpods or capsules usually weigh the limbs down, making them sag. Using a sharp pair of clippers, cut off the seedpods. New shoots with buds will quickly appear, and you will get a second bloom. If the temperatures stay warm into the fall and you continue to remove spent flowers, you may get a third or fourth. 34

Variegated Pittosporum Glossy, creamy white and green variegated leaves, easy care, and an open, round canopy make pittosporum a popular landscape shrub. However, rapid growth when young makes this a fairly high maintenance shrub, requiring frequent pruning. Growth does slow with age as the plant reaches about 10 feet tall. Clusters of creamy white flowers with a fragrance similar to orange blossoms appear in spring, but they are rarely seen on shrubs because they are frequently pruned off with the regular trimming required to keep the plant in check. Flowers also get lost in the green and white foliage. It is really better suited as a small tree with lower branches removed to reveal the multi-stemmed trunk, and branches should be left unpruned to allow the flowers to show in the spring. Prune after the flower display. Careful training and pruning can create an ornamental small tree form. 35

‘Ruby’ Loropetalum Loropetalum Plum or otherwise known as Plum Delight, is a great, midsized shrub. Distinctive plum colored foliage and pink fringy flowers make this shrub stand out. But what makes the Loropetalum a favorite of gardeners and landscape designers is not only its unique visual elements, but also that it is a tough plant with very little pests and it is easy to grow and maintain. This partial evergreen shrub prefers moist but well-drained soil, but it is very adaptable to less than ideal conditions. It has a fast growth rate so in order to keep it shaped or in a hedge, it needs to be pruned often. Loropetalum grows best in full sun to partial shade. It needs the sun to maintain its dark foliage, a full and dense shape, and bloom well. For years, Ruby Loropetalum had been the Loropetalum cultivar of choice and was recognized as a fairly low maintenance landscape plant with very little insect of disease problems. However, recently, there have been increasing reports and complaints of unexplained decline on Ruby Loropetalum, especially in central Florida. The Plum cultivar has been a recommendation in place of the Ruby. Plum is less susceptible to leaf blight and also has a skinnier leaf, darker foliage and smaller, darker flowers. 36

Liriope Liriope, sometimes called lilyturf, is among our best evergreen ground covers. It multiplies rapidly and requires very little care. It grows well throughout South Carolina. Most liriopes grow to a height between 10 and 18 inches. Liriope muscari generally grows in a clump form and will spread to about 12 to 18 inches wide. Liriope spicata spreads rapidly by underground stems (rhizomes) and will cover a wide area. Liriope can be used as a groundcover under trees and shrubs and as a massed planting on slopes and banks. Liriope muscari and its cultivars can also be used as low edging plants along paved areas or in front of foundation plantings. 37

Bahia Turf Bahia is a fast growing hardy grass that can be found all over Florida naturally growing. It takes quickly to new landscape and establishes faster than most other grass. Although Bahia grows fast, it is considered low maintenance as it is extremely hardy. Used primarily in commercial application where irrigation coverage is a concern, Bahia will establish itself in almost any conditions, unlike St. Agustine, Zoysia or others. Don’t let the nature of Bahia fool you, it can be a beautiful addition to any lawn or field. Bahia with proper irrigation coverage is thick, lush and vibrant in color. Bahia being as thick as it is also is pretty resilient to new growth of weeds throughout. Bahia is a warm-season grass. Its most active growth occurs from late spring through the hot summer months. In its proper climate, this perennial grass persists year after year. A naturally deep root system makes Bahia grass very drought tolerant, even in sandy soils common to the Southeast. Bahia can reach blade lengths up to 20 inches, but normally stops out in the 8 to 10 inch range. For a lawn application, mowing once a week in summer season is recommended. 38

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