Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Green Walls and Other Trends for Small Gardens
May 30, 2017
By: Juanita Popenoe Horticulture trends are set like fashion trends at large international shows. In March I had the opportunity to attend the international horticultural trade show, IPM, in Essen, Germany. I saw some fun gardening trends ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Garden Trends, Green Walls, Hydroponics, Jpopenoe, Small Gardens
Staying Ahead of the Invasive Species Wave with EDRR Training
May 30, 2017
Even the best prevention efforts cannot stop all invasive species but Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is a critical second defense against the establishment of new invasive species populations. EDRR increases the likelihood that localized ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Central Florida, EDRR, Invasive Species, Shannon Carnevale
Fact sheet: Black elephant ear
May 30, 2017
Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris' or 'Black Magic' Family: Araceae Lifecycle: Perennial Native or Introduced: Introduced Nutrient Removal Rating: Low-Medium Wildlife Value: Low Invasiveness: Low Rooted or Floating: Rooted Site ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Black Elephant Ear, Colocasia Esculenta, Factsheet, Plant Sale
Fact sheet: Bird of Paradise
May 29, 2017
Bird-of-paradise or crane flower (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and is closely related to the banana. The herbaceous plant derives its common names from the unique flower it bears, which resembles a brightly colored ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Bird-of-paradise, Factsheet, Plant Sale, Strelitzia Reginae
Fact sheet: Bugleweed
May 29, 2017
Ajuga reptans Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed This ground-hugging groundcover produces a profusion of dark green to bronze- or purple-colored leaves in a flat rosette, spreading fairly quickly by runners or stolons. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Ajuga Reptans, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed, Factsheet, Groundcover, Plant Sale
Fact sheet: Bromeliad
May 29, 2017
The bromeliad family is large and varied. Its two best-known members, pineapples and Spanish moss, give an idea of the diversity of this group of plants.Most bromeliads are easy to grow indoors or in the greenhouse. They have attractive forms ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Bromeliads, Factsheet, Plant Sale
Fact sheet: Purple Smoke Baptisia
May 29, 2017
Baptisia X Purple Smoke This plant is drought-tolerant; long-lived; thrives in average, well-drained soil in full sun; and is hardy in zones 4-9. Its excellent flower form, unique smoky violet flower color, attractive foliage and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Baptisia X Purple Smoke, Factsheet, Plant Sale, Purple Smoke Baptisia
Fact sheet: Red Ruffle Azalea
May 29, 2017
Scientific Name: Rhododendron simsii 'Red Ruffle' Common Name: Red Ruffle Azalea Plant Characteristics Height - 18-24 Inches Light Exposure - Sun/Light Shade Texture - Medium Method of Propagation - Cuttage ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Factsheet, Plant Sale, Red Ruffle Azalea, Rhododendron Simsii 'Red Ruffle'
Fact sheet: Fashion Azalea
May 29, 2017
Most are relatively short and serve well as ground cover shrubs. Flowers are large, of various colors, and occur late (June) so they are not injured by cold. Scientific name: Rhododendron x 'Fashion' Pronunciation: roe-duh-DEN-drun Common ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Factsheet, Fashion Azalea, Plant Sale, Rhododendron X 'Fashion'