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EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/   Joey and Al's search for the perfect plant to complete a biodiverse native garden leads them to the doorstep of one of Florida's most esteemed botanists, Roger Hammer.   About Kill Your Lawn:  Best friends Joey and Al set out across America to accomplish their mission: carry out a turficidal killing spree and leave a trail of pollinator-friendly, native plant gardens in their wake. It’s time to laugh our way to a lawn-less future!    This clip comes from Season 1, Episode 2:  "Tiny Cups & Big Trees"   EarthX  Love Our Planet.  The Official Network of Earth Day.    About Us:  At EarthX, we believe our planet is a pretty special place. The people, landscapes, and critters are likely unique to the entire universe, so we consider ourselves lucky to be here. We are committed to protecting the environment by inspiring conservation and sustainability, and our programming along with our range of expert hosts support this mission. We’re glad you’re with us.     EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet. We take an omni channel approach to reach audiences of every age through its robust 24/7 linear channel distributed across cable and FAST outlets, along with dynamic, solution oriented short form content on social and digital platforms. EarthX is home to original series, documentaries and snackable content that offer sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthX is the only network that delivers entertaining and inspiring topics that impact and inspire our lives on climate and sustainability.      EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/    Follow Us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthxtv/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthxtv  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthxtv      How to watch:   United States:   - Spectrum  - AT&T U-verse (1267)  - DIRECTV (267)  - Philo  - FuboTV  - Plex   #EarthDay #Environment #Sustainability #Eco-friendly #Conservation #EarthxTV #EarthX #CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt @CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt

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00:00Oh, this is nice.

00:01Look at it.

00:02Look at it.

00:03This is nice.

00:04A complete revolution.

00:05Take a look at Charlie's yard now.

00:07Can you believe Howard started this transformation just a few days ago?

00:11Wow, you got a lot done.

00:13We did.

00:14Holy s***.

00:15How many different species we got here?

00:16Like 15, 20?

00:17By the time we're all done, there'll be probably around 150 to 200 species of plants in here.

00:23We were talking with Charlie about the lead plant, too.

00:25It just has like a super rare plant.

00:29There's none of that available in any of the nurseries right now.

00:31It's a morphocannilata.

00:32It's got to be from some specialized grower.

00:34Our friend Lydia, she's growing a bunch of them.

00:36I think we're going to try to find one.

00:38Oh my God, that's amazing.

00:39Yeah.

00:40And it would be so simple, right?

00:41If we could just plant that plant everywhere, it wouldn't be going extinct.

00:44Yeah.

00:45Like no brainer.

00:46To learn more about endangered native plants and how they support the web of life in South Florida,

00:51we meet up with the legendary naturalist, Roger Hammer.

00:54You know, Roger's written 12 or 13 books,

00:57and so I can't think of a better tour guide for the flora of South Florida than him.

01:07Whoa.

01:09Yeah, look at this, a verdant green paradise.

01:11A secret garden, if you will.

01:13He created an oasis.

01:15Seeing Roger's garden helps us imagine what Charlie's yard will become,

01:19which is a functioning piece of the wild ecosystem.

01:21All these native plants, most of them were brought here by migratory birds.

01:26Just by planting these plants, you know, you're going to attract birds that are moving through.

01:30You know, you kind of form these stopover places, or if enough people do it,

01:34you form a corridor for migratory birds to move through.

01:37Rather than pushing all of nature out, you're bringing nature home.

01:40You know, it's a habitat.

01:42We've had Cooper's hawks nest here.

01:44Cooper's hawks winter in South Florida,

01:46where they fly around occasionally ripping a hedge off of doves, starlings, and pigeons.

01:50Cooper's hawks are an indicator species,

01:53meaning if they're around, then the ecosystem is mostly intact.

01:56And if you want to see what Charlie's really going for in his yard,

01:59you've got to visit the Everglades.

02:01Is this something we could do?

02:03We're going to head there now.

02:04Woo!

02:05We're going to go check out some native habitat.

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