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Get Busy Gardening!
By Rita Obeid
I have been working in a garden since I was a young
girl growing up in Pennsylvania. We had Hydrangea,
White, Purple and Lavender Lilacs, Roses, and a variety
of other flowers and shrubs. I am now 71 years old and still
working in my garden here in Boca Pointe. I attribute my
good health to this! I am free of aches and pains (except for
an occasional backache!) When I am outside watering and
feeding my flowers, while watching for birds and butterflies,
a feeling of serenity washes over me. When I am sitting in
the dirt, (rather than bending over) covered with sweat and
physically exhausted out there, even in the summer months,
I am never more happy and satisfied.
As I walk through my community and also other
communities in Boca Pointe, I am saddened to see many
neglected landscapes with no color at all and spindly
shrubs that are so old they can never be attractive again
no matter how one might try. I see mulch that has been
there for years, missing in areas, and not replenished. Yes,
ª most communities have lawn mowing, trimming and other
services included in their HOA fees, but that does not make
for a beautiful landscape. These landscape companies have
a limit to their scope of responsibilities and are not our
personal gardeners. We need to either put some sweat equity
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for us. It does not cost a fortune to buy colorful perennials
TIME FOR A CHANGE? that last for years. A butterfly garden is so inexpensive to
plant and will delight you with those beautiful creatures
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL! hovering about. Old neglected shrubs should be removed
and new ones planted.
PASSIONATE AbOuT THE SOuTH FLORIDA LIFESTyLE, RObIN COMING SOON
I worked for 21 years in the field of real estate as a
SPECIALIzES IN bOCA POINTE AND THE SuRROuNDING AREA. real estate agent, and know for a fact that a lovely and
cared-for landscape substantially increases the value of
NEW LISTING, your property. The term “Curb Appeal” is a very real
$289,000 uNDER CONTRACT factor when you are selling your home. When you choose
bEAuTIFuLLy to beautify, it will pay dividends in the long run! Even
RENOvATED RESIDENCE condominium owners can beautify their space with pretty
IN THE PRESTIGIOuS
SubDIvISION OF LA PAz potted plants, flowers and vines.
AT bOCA POINTE, I have written this article to hopefully encourage the
residents of Boca Pointe to go outside and look all around
your property to determine how you can improve the look
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can make a big difference. I have heard people blame the
REALTOR SEASON SCREEN/GLASS ENCLOSED bALCONy iguanas for their lack of plantings. There are plenty of things
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(561) 451-6615 SuNSETS OvERLOOKING THE GOLF COuRSE. that iguanas do not eat. You can google this subject and
educate yourself and choose your plantings accordingly.
robin@bocahome.com Ask any garden center and they will be happy to direct
COMMITTED TO PROvIDE OuTSTANDING you to flowering perennials, native plants, butterfly-
I have developed a team of REAL ESTATE SERvICES. attracting foliage and carefree shrubs. Take a deep breath
professionals ready to assist: CALL RObIN TODAy FOR A MARKET out there and look up at the beautiful South Florida sky.
Be grateful for the heat, and yes the humidity too, that
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I hope this encourages some of the residents here to
Boca Pointe Resident & equity MeMBeR SOLD 23291 FeatherPalm Ct. step outside and take a thorough and critical view of their
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( IN CONTRACT SOLD 7379 Panache Way Rita Obeid is a resident of The Palms.
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