Landscape Resiliency

During the flooding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, a surprising amount of vegetation survived (or came back) despite having been submerged in salt water for hours or even days.  Look around the island for plants, shrubs, and trees that have been here for a long time, and use those on your own property. 

Further, if you choose plants that are both salt-tolerant and drought-tolerant, you should find that you don't have to water/irrigate them once they are established.  Just do an internet search for "salt-tolerant and drought-tolerant plants".