The Ranger wrote:
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As Steve B said, have her visit a local nursery. A nurseryman (non-Box) will
be able to steer her towards low-maintenance, low-cost, low-resource ideas.
Watering will be the main issue but so will the soil type, light, and her
available time to keep it reasonably nice.
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Also, check w/ local Extension Office; they'll have local
recommendations based on ag school agronomists knowledge/research that
may be alternatives that a particular retailer may or may not know...

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