Another plant that you have seen in so many garden centers that you may have become “plant blind” to them is the Plectranthus – especially one called ‘Mona Lavender’. ‘Mona Lavender’ is a cultivar that is commonly available ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Flowering trees have seasonal blooms that we look forward to every year. You know it is coming, but once in bloom the colors wake up the landscape like a floral beacon. The purple trumpet tree – aka - Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Impatiens are known by many names including “touch-me-not” and "busy lizzie". However, almost everyone knows that impatiens are common bedding annuals that bring seasonal color and easy care. While once known to be used exclusively ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
We live in a gigantic garden here in Charlotte County divided only by fences and roads. In landscapes, gas stations parking lots, and other assorted sites you are likely to see common landscape materials such as dwarf variegated schefflera, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Bamboo palms (Chamaedorea erumpens) and many closely related species in the genus, are among the few palms that thrive in shade and low-light conditions. For this reason, they are widely used as potted indoor palms and in interiorscapes. Their ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Aloe plants are very popular due to their Its adaptability to a variety of conditions. Besides the ever-familiar Aloe vera plant, there is another species known as the soap aloe or Aloe maculata. Very ornamental and a great beginner ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
A common, but often underutilized plant, crossandra is an ideal companion for any landscape that offers part-sun and part-shade conditions. This native to India and Sri Lanka is a perennial evergreen shrub that provides a stunning combination ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
What plant does just about every landscape in Charlotte County have that provides colorful flowers, tropical foliage and variety of size that makes this shrub so popular? This shrub is the ixora of course! However, with our predominately ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
While all hibiscus are created equal, we all have our favorite flower colors, sizes, and shapes. The tropical hibiscus is one of the most popular shrubs in our area due to its variety and color. From low, spreading types to upright forms, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Our crape myrtles have their good years and their less good years, but 2021 has been pretty good for this flowering tree in Charlotte County! Crape myrtle blooms are popping right now catching the eye in both residential landscapes and in ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture