Planting a new shade tree is one of the best long-term investments you can make for your Florida landscape. Whether you have added a Live Oak, Red Maple, Slash Pine, or Crape Myrtle, a healthy shade tree enhances curb appeal, provides natural cooling, and increases...
As the nursery is getting ready for this cold front, we wanted to share our advice for how to protect your plants. Included in the document are tips for preparing for the cold along with a list of plants that we protect. Stay warm out there! Cold Weather Protection...
Don’t Reach for the Pruners! Caring for Your Landscape After Cold Temperatures As I am writing this, here in Pinellas County Florida, we are gearing up for some of the coldest weather we have seen in over 15 years. The last time we saw temperatures dip below 36...
How to Protect Your Palms from Bud Rot During Florida Cold Fronts In Florida, we are lucky to enjoy a tropical landscape year-round, but when winter rolls around, our "real Florida" landscapes face a specific challenge: cold snaps. One of the most frequent questions...
Is It Worth Hiring Someone to Maintain My Native Yard? If you’re considering a native plant landscape (or mostly native) in Florida, you may have heard that native gardens are “low maintenance.” While it’s true that natives require less fertilizer, pesticides, and...
Florida’s climate is unique compared to most parts of the country. While northern states often see spring as the big planting season, our subtropical environment in Florida creates different opportunities for success, of which planting year round is one of them! But...
Simple Pruning Tips for Healthier Shrubs and Small Trees Pruning is one of the most important garden maintenance tasks for Florida homeowners. Whether you're tending native shrubs, ornamental trees, or hedges, knowing how to properly prune dead, dying, diseased, and...
