By Amanda Rose Newton In much of the country, fall gardening brings to mind cool mornings, sweaters, and pumpkins. In Florida, starting a fall vegetable garden looks a little different: 90-degree afternoons, thunderstorms, blazing sun, and a tray … [Read more...] about Seedling Success (or Failure)? Starting Your Florida Fall Garden from Seed
Tree Staking 101: How to Support Young Trees Without Damaging Them
By Amanda Rose Newton Planting a new tree can feel a little precarious in Central Florida. Between sandy soils, summer thunderstorms, tropical weather, and the possibility of hurricanes, it can be tempting to stake every young tree and tie it down … [Read more...] about Tree Staking 101: How to Support Young Trees Without Damaging Them
Lawn Food: Pet- and Kid-Friendly Ways to Help Your Central Florida Lawn Through Summer
By Amanda Rose Newton By late summer in Florida, lawns have been through a lot. Intense sun, high temperatures, periods of heavy rain followed by surprisingly dry stretches, frequent mowing, and summer pest pressure can all take a toll on … [Read more...] about Lawn Food: Pet- and Kid-Friendly Ways to Help Your Central Florida Lawn Through Summer
Best Florida Flowers for Your August Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton August weddings in Florida come with plenty of advantages: long summer days, lush tropical landscapes, and an abundance of colorful flowers and foliage. They also come with heat, humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, and some … [Read more...] about Best Florida Flowers for Your August Wedding
Farmer’s Market Feast or Famine? Understanding Florida’s Late Summer Growing Season
By Amanda Rose Newton If you've visited a farmers market lately, you may have noticed something interesting. Instead of tables overflowing with tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and sweet corn, many vendors are offering tropical fruit, honey, herbs, cut … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market Feast or Famine? Understanding Florida’s Late Summer Growing Season
Will My Fruit Tree Produce Fruit After This Year’s Freeze?
By Amanda Rose Newton The unusually cold weather Florida experienced this winter left many homeowners wondering if their fruit trees would recover. While many trees have since produced new leaves and appear healthy, a common question … [Read more...] about Will My Fruit Tree Produce Fruit After This Year’s Freeze?
Crazy for Crape Myrtles!
Everything You Need to Know About Blooming Seasons, Colors, Care, Pruning, and Choosing the Right Variety By Amanda Rose Newton If you've spent any time gardening in Florida, you've probably admired a crape myrtle in full bloom. From brilliant … [Read more...] about Crazy for Crape Myrtles!
Yellow Leaves Don’t Always Mean Your Plant Is Dying
By Amanda Rose Newton Yellow leaves are one of the most common plant problems homeowners notice, but they are also one of the most misunderstood. Many people immediately reach for fertilizer or water, yet those solutions can sometimes make the … [Read more...] about Yellow Leaves Don’t Always Mean Your Plant Is Dying
Best Florida Flowers (and Plants) for Your July Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton A July wedding in Central Florida comes with sunshine, lush landscapes, afternoon rain showers, and gardens that are overflowing with tropical color. While many people picture spring as peak flower season, Florida's summer … [Read more...] about Best Florida Flowers (and Plants) for Your July Wedding
Too Cold, Too Hot: Helping Freeze-Damaged Plants Survive the Summer Heat
By Amanda Rose Newton Central Florida gardeners are no strangers to hot summers, but this year many of our landscapes entered the season carrying damage from the unusually cold weather we experienced in January and February. Tropical ornamentals … [Read more...] about Too Cold, Too Hot: Helping Freeze-Damaged Plants Survive the Summer Heat
