Several years back, we had a terrible outbreak of chilli thrips across the state which really did a number on plants such as plumbago. Their easy-to-care-for nature became labor-intensive and many failed in the landscape or were no longer ornamentally ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
If you like perennials with daisy-like flowers, you will love the yellow bush daisy or Euryops pectinatus. This African native is a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ recommended plant due to its hardiness and low-maintenance. You will adore ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Common plant names once again can be confusing and often relate best to how a plant looks at a glance, or even how the flowers smell. Asiatic jasmine is a good example. Not related to a jasmine, Asiatic jasmine is a common and well-loved groundcover ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn