Contact Us →What to plant now, plus fixes for the pests, problems, and questions every Florida gardener hits.
“Right plant, right place is not a slogan — it is the whole secret to an easy, beautiful yard.”
A comprehensive resource for choosing the right plants for every situation.
“Learn these twenty-five and you can build almost any Florida landscape.”
Essential plants for creating a successful Florida landscape.
“Water-wise does not mean barren — some of our most beautiful plants ask for the least.”
Beautiful plants that thrive with less water.
“Water deep, water early, water the roots — then let the plant ask for more.”
Learn proper watering techniques that encourage healthy roots.
“Spring is the window to plant before the heat — use it well.”
The best plant selections for spring planting season.
“A healthy, balanced garden does most of the pest control for you.”
Integrated pest management strategies for healthier gardens.
“Mulch is the cheapest, most powerful thing you can do for a Florida garden — if you do it right.”
Benefits, best practices, and common misconceptions.
“Feed the soil and the soil feeds the plants — that's the whole secret.”
Improve soil quality to support stronger plant growth.
“Yellow leaves are a message. The pattern tells you what the plant is trying to say.”
Troubleshooting common nutrient and environmental problems.
“Name the pest first. The right fix follows once you know what you're dealing with.”
Recognize and manage the most common landscape pests.
“A rain garden turns a drainage problem into the prettiest, busiest corner of the yard.”
Use landscape design to manage runoff and improve drainage.
“Fall is Florida's best-kept gardening secret — the season everything wants to grow.”
Why autumn is one of the best times to plant in Florida.
“Start with the plants that want to grow here, and gardening feels easy from day one.”
Easy-care plants that deliver reliable results.
“Summer is not a dead season here — it just belongs to the heat-lovers.”
Heat-tolerant plants that perform well in extreme temperatures.
“A storm-ready yard is built in the calm months, not the day before a warning.”
Protect plants and reduce storm-related landscape damage.
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