Q: What mango varieties would you recommend if you could only plant two or three?

J.L.,

Miami

A: When deciding on a mango variety to plant, choose ones that are resistant to anthracnose, a fungal disease that affects the appearance of the fruit and reduces fruit yield.

Varieties to try that are fairly anthracnose resistant and have good flavor are: Cambodiana, Cogshall, Cushman, Dot, Edward, Fairchild, Florigon, Glenn, Graham, Keitt, Nam Doc Mai, Saigon, Valencia Pride and Van Dyke. There is a fact sheet on growing mangoes at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG216, or call your local extension office for a copy.

Q: I will be planting many shrubs and flowers. Can you suggest plants for full afternoon sun and shaded areas as well?

S.C., via e-mail

A: There are too many plants to list here. However, your local extension office has many publications to guide you. Also check out this website for low maintenance plant lists for South Florida: http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/publications.htm.

Many, if not most perennials (including shrubs), can take some shade and benefit from it. However, if it's deep shade, there are fewer choices for flowering plants. Adrian Hunsberger is an entomologist/horticulturist with the UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension office. Write to Plant Clinic, 18710 SW 288th St., Homestead, FL 33030; e-mail aghu@

ifas.ufl.edu.

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