How to Start Gardening

Florida's unique features--such as sandy soil, numerous insects and other pests, and four different growing zones--can make gardening a challenge for new residents and first-time gardeners.

These topics cover how to start gardening in Florida.

• Gardening Basics
• Choosing Plants
• Demonstration Gardens
• Maintenance & Care
• Problems
• Specific Growing Zones
• Types of Gardens

For information about organic lawn care, landscaping for wildlife, and other topics, see Sustainable Living: Lawn & Garden. Visit our Environment section for information about invasive species.

If you can't find the information you're looking for, check our A - Z Index, send us your questions--and tell us which county you live in--or contact your county Extension office.