Pruning In Winter
With the cooling weather many of us are excited to get some landscaping work done. Winter is a great time to add fresh mulch, to do a thorough check of your irrigation system, and to… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Fungi in Your Landscape
Fungi of all sorts are common in Florida’s warm wet climate. We notice them most when they decide to cause problems such as black spot on roses, brown spots in our lawn, spots on leaves… Read More
Water Wednesdays – Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Happy New Year everyone! Are you thinking about taking on a New Year’s resolution or two? How about adopting one or two Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices? Water Wednesdays in January will focus Florida-Friendly Landscaping. What Is… Read More
Microgreens
Microgreens, sometimes called baby greens or vegetable confetti, are edible plants that are harvested at the first true leaf stage. Microgreens are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that can have significant health benefits. They are… Read More
The Odd and Beautiful Indian Pipe
Ever come across something odd in your yard? How about something that looks strangely like candy canes? No, Santa’s elves haven’t come early. This is actually a very unique native plant called indian pipe or… Read More
Overseeding Lawns for Winter
Should I overseed my lawn for the coming winter season? Lots of people employ this strategy, most of them in the interest of having a green lawn in an otherwise bland landscape. There are several… Read More
Joys of a Fall Vegetable Garden In Florida
My friend from Pennsylvania was surprised to hear that I had just planted a Fall vegetable garden. She had never heard of two season vegetable gardening. In fact, September in Central Florida is a good… Read More
Ornamental Grasses – A Great Choice for Central Florida
As the seasons change so does our outdoor landscape. Some plants are languishing while others are chugging along producing flowers. A beautiful and easy-to-maintain addition to a landscape are ornamental grasses. They add subtle colors… Read More
Fall Color in Ocala?
Several years ago in late September I had a visit to one of the fern nursery in Volusia County. I was impressed with their shipping operation where fern leaves, baby’s breath and an assortment of… Read More
It’s Time to Plant Your Fall Vegetable Garden
Although temperatures remain hot, the day length is growing notably shorter and soon temperatures will begin to cool to a point that will allow outdoor activities again. It is time to begin to think about… Read More