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A sample of the drought-resistant Empire Zoysia grass sits on display at the kick-off to the South Florida Water Management District's "X-Treme Yard Makeover" project at Daphne Volcy's North Naples home on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The project will create a video on how to create a "Florida-friendly" landscape resilient to the dry winter and spring conditions utilizing native plants. David Albers/ Staff