Plants & Shrubs
The A to Z of Growing Orchids in Florida
Florida’s climate is ideal for growing orchids, but proper care is essential. This guide covers selecting the right varieties, providing proper light, watering correctly, ensuring good air circulation, fertilizing, and preventing pests. With the right approach, Florida homeowners can enjoy vibrant, year-round orchid blooms.
Best Winter-Friendly Plants for Florida Yards
Florida’s mild winters allow homeowners to enjoy vibrant, cold-tolerant plants like pansies, snapdragons, petunias, and camellias. Hardy shrubs, vegetables, and herbs thrive, and mulching and frost protection ensure a winter garden with color and texture year-round.
Dreaming of Ground Covers as a Grass Replacement? Try These.
Tired of constant lawn maintenance? Discover the advantage of Florida ground covers! From the drought-tolerant perennial peanut to shade-loving mondo grass, there are many plant and non-plant options that say “no” to yard work and water usage.
The Edible Yard: Incorporating Fruit Trees and Vegetable Gardens in Florida Landscapes
Expand your Florida landscape into a bountiful garden. With the right fruit trees and vegetable plots, your yard can be both beautiful and nourishing. Get the basics here in this blog.
The Secret Garden: Creating Private Outdoor Spaces in Florida Homes
Discover how to create private outdoor spaces in your Florida home. From hedge screens to trellised nooks to low-walled corners, the addition of these areas can turn your backyard into a secluded retreat.
Embrace the Rain: How Rainscaping Adds Interest to Your Florida Garden
Rainscaping creates functional, interesting, and beautiful spaces in a landscape while protecting local waterways. Rainscaped features range from rock-bordered channels to small, shallow pools and other creative forms that capture, use, and display water.
Lead Your Neighborhood in Sustainable Landscaping Practices
From adopting careful watering habits to installing native plants, you can lead the way in modeling sustainable landscaping practices on your Florida property.
Create a Butterfly Haven in Your Yard
Transform your space into a butterfly paradise! Learn easy, fun ways to attract these colorful guests to your Florida garden or patio.
Must-Do Spring Landscaping Jobs
Ready for spring? These must-do landscaping jobs will ensure your Florida garden is prepped for new growth and warmer temps. Dive in for a lush, vibrant spring season!
The Art of Xeriscaping in Florida: Saving Water with Style
Dive into the world of xeriscaping! Transform your Florida garden into a water-wise wonderland, blending style with sustainability. #XeriscapingInFlorida