Tag: Panhandle Gardening

Attract Pollinators with Dotted Horsemint

by juliebmcconnell
September 16, 2016

If you are looking for a late summer blooming plant that attracts pollinators and survives in a tough spot, dotted horsemint (Monarda punctata) is for you! This native plant thrives in sunny, well-drained sites but will also tolerate moist ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bee Balm, Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Dotted Horsemint, General Gardening, Monarda, Native Plants, Native Wildflowers, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Pollinator Friendly Plants, Pollinators, Wildflowers, Wildlife

Multiple Uses for Mint

by juliebmcconnell
August 12, 2016

Mint is very easy to grow in the right place, sometimes a little bit too easily. It's reputation for being aggressive is well deserved. As with any other plant you use in your landscape, you need to be sure you have the right plant for the ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Edible Gardening, Edible Landscape, Erosion, Ground Cover, Herbs, Mint, Panhandle Gardening, Vines

When is Half an Inch a Big Deal?

by juliebmcconnell
July 19, 2016

Sometimes when we talk about the size of things we like to estimate and don’t worry too much about being precise, but there are times when as little as a half inch really is a big deal. When talking about landscape maintenance and pest management ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Insects, Irrigation, Lawns, Mowing, Panhandle Gardening

Mowing Matters

by juliebmcconnell
June 8, 2016

Mowing is an important and often overlooked landscape best management practices that can increase lawn health. Most of us mowed lawns to earn some spending money as kids. As long as it was shorter when we finished than when we started our ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Lawns, Mowing, Panhandle Gardening, Turf

Biological Control in Action!

by juliebmcconnell
May 5, 2016

Every day, if I get home before the sun goes down, I like to walk around my garden and see how things are growing. At this time of year there are always new surprises in the garden – plants leafing out after a winter break, new flower buds ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Aphids, Best Management Practices, Gaura, General Gardening, Insect, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Lady Beetle, Lady Beetle Larvae, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials

New Twist on an Old Favorite – Abelia

by juliebmcconnell
March 28, 2016

Abelias have been a landscape staple in the Southeastern United States for over a century. Numerous types have been used over the years, but two of the oldest forms still used in landscapes are Glossy Abelia Abelia x grandiflora and Abelia ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Abelia, Butterflies, Flower, Garden Design, General Gardening, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Pollinator, Shrubs

Right Plant, Right Place, Right Time!

by juliebmcconnell
March 2, 2016

Those familiar with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles know that the number one rule is Right Plant, Right Place. But proper timing is important and should not be discounted! Experienced gardeners recognize that certain flowering ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Lawns, Panhandle Gardening, Seeding Turf, Turf

Add Potatoes to Your Florida Garden

by juliebmcconnell
February 3, 2016

A common misconception is that all potatoes come from the Midwest. However, select Irish potato varieties are produced commercially in Florida on over 20,000 acres. Potatoes can also be grown in Florida home gardens if care is taken to select ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, General Gardening, Panhandle Gardening, Potato, Potatoes, Seed Potatoes, Vegetable Gardening

Angelina Sedum Shines in Winter Landscapes

by juliebmcconnell
December 30, 2015

Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ is an evergreen perennial that adds some pizazz to winter landscapes. This low growing plant performs well in sunny, well-drained spots in the landscape but will also tolerate some shade. In the summer, the foliage ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Angelina, Color, Easy Plants, Garden Design, General Gardening, Groundcover, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Sedum, Succulents, Winter 2015

Plant Combinations for Fall Gardens

by juliebmcconnell
November 24, 2015

You may have heard “group plants with similar needs together” but struggled to come up with some combinations that work. The most important things to consider when creating functional garden space is the cultural needs of the plants you ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Annuals, Combinations, Edible Landscape, Fall Color, Flowers, Garden Design, Gardens, General Gardening, Herbs, Panhandle Gardening

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