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
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
