by Amanda Rose Newton Groundcovers simply refer to plants that are low growing and have a spreading habit. Most of us grew up with traditional turf grass lawns and may have never considered the abundance of other options that exist. Many of … [Read more...] about Ground covers and lawn alternatives: zone 9b gardening
Florida plants for wet soil
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida boasts a unique geology that provides many coastal areas with sandy, well-draining soil, but also creates low-lying patches where water naturally accumulates. Brevard County is no exception, and with the rainy season … [Read more...] about Florida plants for wet soil
Growing a True Florida Garden: Plant Native!
by Amanda Rose Newton Florida is unique in having typical temperate as well as exotic subtropical species all in one place. Embrace what makes living here so special and dedicate a portion (or all) of your yard to native plants. There are many … [Read more...] about Growing a True Florida Garden: Plant Native!
Edible Landscaping in Zone 9b
Put Your Yard to Work For You! by Amanda Rose Newton If the thought of making a simple raised bed garden makes you overwhelmed, having your backyard serve as a food ecosystem may seem out of the question! However, creating your own food forest … [Read more...] about Edible Landscaping in Zone 9b
Growing Healthy Citrus in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton If you were to ask someone what fruit comes to mind when they think Florida, chances are, it would be a type of citrus. Throughout the 1900s, the citrus industry was booming, and the result could be seen by sprawling orchards … [Read more...] about Growing Healthy Citrus in Florida
Growing Roses in Florida
by Amanda Rose Newton Roses are the quintessential flower of love. However, it takes more than just love for successful roses in Florida! Luckily, we have established time-honored techniques that have kept our roses successful from Valentine's Day … [Read more...] about Growing Roses in Florida
Giving Houseplants as Gifts
by Amanda Rose Newton Houseplants are an incredibly thoughtful and memorable gift that can be enjoyed for years to come. Before you go and pick out a random houseplant plant to give as a gift, it is important to note that different … [Read more...] about Giving Houseplants as Gifts
Poisonous Plants and Pets: What to avoid if you have a plant-curious furry companion
by Amanda Rose Newton One of the most common questions we are asked here at the garden is whether a plant, for the home or for the yard, poses the potential to harm pets. Unfortunately, the short answer to that question is that many plants, in … [Read more...] about Poisonous Plants and Pets: What to avoid if you have a plant-curious furry companion
