The program remains controversial, in part because of the significant investment in plants and associated tax benefits by the owners.

The stable outlook is based on the ability of the hotel to attain its projected financial performance.

The significant financial risk has now been eliminated. It's a positive event.

There are only about 4,000 marine-plant species compared with an estimated 250,000 species of terrestrial green plants. Similarly, of the 1.7 million-or-so known animal species, only about one-tenth are from oceans, with most of these living on or close to the bottom in relatively shallow water.

The plants are in a weakened state. Moisture is the key. We need rain.

You should start with what plants you like and see what conditions they require, and think about whether your yard can provide them.