What is catching my eye in our landscapes these days? Bright and beautiful bougainvillea, of course! Bougainvillea are blooming profusely right now and will continue on through the winter for eight weeks or more. Perfect as a flowering ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
While some flowers may be considered old-fashioned, they are still around for a reason – they look good! And as new generations are introduced to old favorites – many of which have new looks – the adoption and appreciation continues. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
While most gardeners grow the red firecracker plant as a weeping shrub with a very unique appearance, the yellow version is less common, but worth a look. The lanky, multi-stemmed, three- to four-foot-long branches are normally covered ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Blue is an important color in the landscape that is not provided by many flowers in our plant palette. One plant that has been around for decades and is still popular supplies blue flowers in abundance – the genus Evolvulus or Brazilian ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
The botanical name given to plants is always exacting in that no matter where you are in the world, the Latin name is used. Common names associated with plants often get in the way and can introduce confusion, but they also can bring descriptive ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
If you like philodendrons and want one that can survive in many shady locations outside, the one called ‘Xanadu’ may be on your horticultural bucket list. Now while “Xanadu” was a word used in the 1816 poem "Kubla Khan" by Samuel ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Again - under the umbrella of variety – I wanted to bring to your attention the fact that many common landscape plants can come in different color variations to the benefit of your plant palette. One such plant which I have written about ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
I am always impressed when an old familiar landscape plant comes in a new form or cultivar. The firebush is an example of a shrub that can be depended on in the landscape; noted for its durable nature and attractiveness. Firebush or ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
While many landscape plants can be considered “pest-free”, on occasion there are insects that pop up which are problematic or at least need some attention. Knowing about an insect pest, its overall impact to a plant, and how to manage ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
If you like broccoli as I do, you should keep in mind that it is a very easy-to-grow vegetable that needs to go into your garden at this time of year. I have already started my seeds for the coming season and am preparing the soil for ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes