Tag: native plants

Bold Colors for Your Fall Landscape

by tavandiver
October 7, 2014

I think it's safe to say fall is officially here. Shouts can be heard from local football stadiums, occasionally a crisp fall breeze will send us looking for a light jacket, and coffee shops are pushing all things pumpkin. Now that we can officially ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Annuals, Butterflies, Color, Fall, Fall 2014, Flowers, Garden Design, General Gardening, Landscape, Native Plants, Ornamental, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Shrubs

Florida Wildflowers: Narrowleaf Sunflower

by Mary Salinas
September 23, 2014

In the midst of your September strolls through natural Florida, you may come across this native beauty, the narrowleaf sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius. Another common name is swamp sunflower. I found this gorgeous patch in the photo close ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Butterfly Gardening, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Wildflowers

How Do I Find Plants to Suit My Landscape?

by Mary Salinas
July 15, 2014

We all seem to have this dilemma: A desire to re-landscape or just add a few plants to an area, but not knowing what would be the best choice. Plants need to be compatible with their location. The right plant should be chosen for the right place. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden Design, Gardening Resources, General Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping, Native Plants, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Phone Apps, Shrubs, Technology, Trees

Florida Wildflowers – Historically Resilient

by tavandiver
July 1, 2014

The summertime often reminds us of our uninhibited spirit. With Independence Day not far off, Floridians will be celebrating the freedom of our nation while battling the oppressive climate you can’t seem to escape this time of year. As we ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Butterflies, Garden Design, Native, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Seeding, Summer 2014, Tolerant, Wildflowers

Growing Blueberries in the Edible Landscape

by rlcarter
June 10, 2014

Blueberries are native to Eastern North America. They are one of the few crop plants that originated here. The rabbiteye blueberry occurs mostly in certain river valleys in Northern Florida and Southeastern Georgia. The high bush blueberry ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Blueberry, Edible Landscape, Edible Landscaping, Fruit, Fruit Trees, General Gardening, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening

Titi In Bloom This Spring

by abol
March 25, 2014

Black Titi (also known as Spring Titi or Buckwheat Tree (Cliftonia monophylla (Lam.) Britton ex Sarg. is a native shrub or tree that can be found growing along streams and boggy areas of the Florida Panhandle. It can ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Native Plants, Native Trees, Panhandle Gardening, Trees

Oakleaf Hydrangea – A Native Choice

by Blake Thaxton
March 12, 2014

Oakleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia) make a beautiful choice for the home landscape. They present great interest in all seasons of the year. Not only do they produce beautiful blooms in summer, but the plant also provides great fall ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Hydrangea, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening

So, You Have Alkaline Soil…

by tavandiver
February 25, 2014

So you have alkaline soil… What next? Throughout the Panhandle, a common problem that often arises is finding a way to raise soil pH. This is due to the fact that we often encounter sandy, acid soils in this region. An often overlooked issue ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Annuals, Garden Design, General Gardening, Native Plants, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Soil

American Snowbell: Native Flowering Shrub-Like Small Tree for Wet Areas in the Landscape

by abol
February 4, 2014

Found throughout the North Florida Panhandle, the American snowbell, Styrax americanus, is a native small flowering tree. In his book, The Trees of Florida, Gil Nelson describes the blossoms as charming with "the thin, reflexed (flower) ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: American Snowbell, Native Plants, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Trees

Pecans – A Southern Tradition

by tavandiver
November 11, 2013

As I made a visit back to my hometown in North Alabama I was reminded of the subtle changes from fall into winter, which are not always apparent to me living in Tallahassee: the vibrant palette of leaves as they make their permanent descent ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Edible Landscape, Fall, Fall 2013, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Pecan Pie, Pecans, Trees

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