Tag: Garden Design

Art and Plants Come Together at the “Art & Garden Fall Family Festival”

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September 28, 2015

The University of Florida/IFAS presents Art & Garden Fall Family Festival, October 3, at the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC), Quincy Campus. Join us that day and discover creative ways to explore visual art and the art ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Educational Workshop, Garden Design, Garden Festival, General Gardening, Native Plants, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Plant Sale, Upcoming Events, Workshop

Crapemyrtle Cultivars for North Florida

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June 23, 2015

Crapemyrtle flowering is set to be spectacular this year! While most other garden plants droop from summer's heat, humidity and heavy rains, crapemyrtle thrives and puts on an outstanding show of flowers all summer and fall. Thanks ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Crapemyrtle, Garden Design, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs

Succulents Thrive in Summer Heat

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May 26, 2015

Summer is here, along with its heat, humidity, drought and stress! One easy way to garden during summer is to use succulents and other drought adapted plants. Succulents are heat-adapted, water-efficient plants often associated with deserts ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bulbs, Cactus, Drought Tolerant, Garden Design, General Gardening, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Perennials, Succulents, Xeriscaping

Late-flowering Magnolias Avoid Freeze Damage

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February 24, 2015

This winter’s recurring freezes and frosts have played havoc with early flowering plants like magnolia. While buds are freeze-resistant, open magnolia flowers can quickly turn brown after exposure to temperatures about 30°F or lower. One ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Garden Design, General Gardening, Magnolia, Panhandle Gardening, Trees

New Crapemyrtles with Burgundy Leaves from Spring through Fall

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July 21, 2014

Burgundy-leaved crapemyrtle is one of the most exciting breeding accomplishments in years. Unlike previous selections, many new crapemyrtle cultivars have leaves that retain dark burgundy coloration from spring budbreak through fall leaf drop. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Crape Myrtle, Garden Design, General Gardening, Green Industry, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening

Crapemyrtle: For Summer Color in the Florida Panhandle

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July 29, 2013

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Category: Horticulture
Tags: Crape Myrtle, Garden Design, General Gardening, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Summer 2013, Trees

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