by Amanda Rose Newton Most of us have planted a milkweed or two in our yards (or container gardens) with the hopes of attracting the beautiful Monarch Butterfly. In addition to the visiting hungry caterpillars and nectar feeding adults, a plethora … [Read more...] about Milkweed Plant Pests: The Fascinating Ecology
Did you hear the BUZZ? It’s National Honeybee Day!
by Amanda Rose Newton Honeybees have been riding a wave of popularity in the last decade, largely due to their mysterious disappearance linked to colony collapse disorder. After years of research, it has been determined that there are many … [Read more...] about Did you hear the BUZZ? It’s National Honeybee Day!
Add a Splash of Familiar Color with a Florida Maple
by Amanda Rose Newton With August officially here and stores stocked with back-to-school supplies, fall is just around the corner. While one of the best features of living the Florida lifestyle is the abundance of exotic, tropical plants, … [Read more...] about Add a Splash of Familiar Color with a Florida Maple
Weeping Willows: Finding Your Inner Peace
by Amanda Rose Newton There are few trees as graceful and effortlessly elegant as the weeping willow (Salix babylonica). The long green branches sway gently in the breeze, adding an instant Zen-like quality to the landscape. In these uncertain … [Read more...] about Weeping Willows: Finding Your Inner Peace
Bromeliads in the Landscape
by Amanda Rose Newton Bromeliads are easy-to-grow, low maintenance plants that give off instant tropical flair and can be grown indoors and out, in trees or in the ground. Worldwide, there are over 2,500 species with diversity ranging … [Read more...] about Bromeliads in the Landscape
Ants in Your Plants!
by Amanda Rose Newton One of the most common questions we hear is why ants start appearing on plants in the garden and how to get rid of them. To help address both those points, let’s discuss a little bit about the biology and good deeds performed … [Read more...] about Ants in Your Plants!
Florida Plants for Every Space
by Amanda Rose Newton Spring is officially in full bloom and with so many of us having extra quality time in our yards, it’s hard to ignore those areas where nothing seems to grow. Take comfort in knowing you are not alone in this predicament, as … [Read more...] about Florida Plants for Every Space
Lend a Helping Hand and Protect Your Garden with Bonide
by Amanda Rose Newton With so many of you out in your garden the past month, protecting what you have spent time and energy on is more important than ever. Florida provides its fair share of pest pressure, being the perfect mix of climate and … [Read more...] about Lend a Helping Hand and Protect Your Garden with Bonide
Life is Peachy, Even in Florida!
by Amanda Rose Newton With the continued uncertainty brewing in the citrus industry in Florida, the shift to consider other fruit varieties has begun. If you have been longing for the stone fruits you might have enjoyed further North or West, you … [Read more...] about Life is Peachy, Even in Florida!
Invite Butterflies for Brunch: Create Your Own Butterfly Container Garden
by Amanda Rose Newton Whether your backyard is several acres or a concrete slab, you can create a beautiful garden to entice important butterfly pollinators to stop by for a quick visit. When creating a butterfly garden, the same rules apply … [Read more...] about Invite Butterflies for Brunch: Create Your Own Butterfly Container Garden
