The flax lily has been around for several years now and is a common component in numerous landscapes. There are many great characteristics attributed to this Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ approved plant that have made it… Read More
Planted right in our own Centennial Park parking lot we have an often-under-utilized shade tree called the ‘Drake’ Chinese elm. While my first exposure to this tree was in Sarasota County, it is beginning… Read More
Over the weekend I noticed weak-flying subterranean termite swarmers drifting through the air. This is not as much a fearful observation as it is one of keeping a vigilant eye out for this wood-destroying… Read More
Have you seen the yellow flowering trees in bloom on Cochran Blvd in Port Charlotte? Their relatively short show provides eye-catching beauty that reinforces the appreciation for our subtropical climate! What are these ornamental… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Do you have a Raphiolepis indica or two in your landscape? If you don’t have the Indian Hawthorn in your landscape, you will probably see them included in many landscapes as… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell The Brazilian Red Cloak is a stunning tropical plant that produces red flower spikes up to twelve inches tall complete with rich, green tropical foliage. I was introduced to this plant… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell I often like to write about what is going on in my own yard. I’ve recently noticed numerous pushed up mounds of soil in my turf and have identified the culprit… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Do you like to use native plants in your landscape? If you do, the wax myrtle may be your plant. Useful as a plant for above ground planters, as a hedge,… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Flowering varieties of Salvia are a gardener’s favorite as they provide a wide range of color and form. With colors from scarlet red to blue to white, in both annual and… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell While we had some fairly cold mornings recently, we have not had a damaging frost/freeze in our area for a few years. Not to jinx this topic by bringing it up,… Read More
