By Amanda Rose Newton Florida is known for citrus, mangoes, and avocados, but apples have a surprisingly interesting place in the Sunshine State's horticultural history. While most apples prefer the cold winters of northern orchards, a handful of … [Read more...] about Growing Apples in Florida: History, Science, and Growing Tips
Best Florida Flowers for Your October Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton October is when fall finally starts to feel possible in Florida. The mornings may still be warm, the palms are still green, and nobody is counting on sweater weather just yet, but there is a subtle shift in the season. For an … [Read more...] about Best Florida Flowers for Your October Wedding
A Plant for Every Season: What to Grow Year-Round in Central Florida
By Amanda Rose Newton In much of the country, gardening follows a familiar rhythm: plant in spring, enjoy the garden through summer, clean up in fall, and wait for warmer weather to return. In Florida, things work a little … [Read more...] about A Plant for Every Season: What to Grow Year-Round in Central Florida
The Four Growing Seasons of Florida
By Amanda Rose Newton One of the best things about gardening in Florida is that there is always something to grow. One of the most surprising things about gardening in Florida is that you can't necessarily grow everything all year long. To put … [Read more...] about The Four Growing Seasons of Florida
Got Standing Water? Turn Soggy Spots into a Landscape Asset
By Amanda Rose Newton If you’ve spent a summer in Central Florida, you know the routine: afternoon clouds roll in, the rain pours down, and suddenly that innocent-looking low spot in the yard resembles a miniature pond. A little temporary … [Read more...] about Got Standing Water? Turn Soggy Spots into a Landscape Asset
Best Florida Flowers for Your September Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton September may signal the beginning of fall on the calendar, but in Florida, summer is rarely ready to make its exit. Warm temperatures, afternoon rain, high humidity, and lush green landscapes are still very much part of the … [Read more...] about Best Florida Flowers for Your September Wedding
Seedling Success (or Failure)? Starting Your Florida Fall Garden from Seed
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
