Smart spring feeding with cold damage, dormancy, and the weather in mind By Amanda Rose Newton March is when many Florida gardeners get the urge to feed everything in sight. The lawn is starting to color up, shrubs are pushing new leaves, and … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Fertilize
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Bouquet Blog Series: Best Flowers for Your March Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton March weddings have a special charm. They arrive just as winter fades and spring begins to awaken gardens, fields, and landscapes. In many places, especially in Florida and across the Southeast, March offers mild weather, … [Read more...] about Bouquet Blog Series: Best Flowers for Your March Wedding
Frost Recovery and Restoration in Central Florida
What to Cut, What to Leave, and What May Not Come Back By Amanda Rose Newton January’s hard freeze left many Central Florida landscapes looking brown, droopy, and lifeless. If your yard suddenly resembles late fall in the Midwest, you’re not … [Read more...] about Frost Recovery and Restoration in Central Florida
Grasshoppers: Friend or Foe?
All About Grasshopper Control in Central Florida Gardens By Amanda Rose Newton If you garden in Central Florida long enough, you will meet one very bold, very slow-moving, and very hungry visitor: the Eastern Lubber Grasshopper. They’re … [Read more...] about Grasshoppers: Friend or Foe?
Real Plant or AI Plant? How to Tell When a Flower Photo Isn’t Real
By Amanda Rose Newton If you spend time online looking at gardening content, you’ve probably seen plants that look almost too extraordinary to be real. Rainbow roses, glowing flowers, perfectly symmetrical variegation, or colors so intense they … [Read more...] about Real Plant or AI Plant? How to Tell When a Flower Photo Isn’t Real
Soil Prep for Spring Planting
Turning Dead Garden Spots (and Tired Pots) into Fresh Starts By Amanda Rose Newton Spring planting doesn’t really begin with plants. Soil is really where the action is. Whether you’re reviving bare patches in the garden or refreshing containers … [Read more...] about Soil Prep for Spring Planting
Safe Gardening for Your Pets: Florida-Friendly Plants That Won’t Harm Your Curious Companions
By Amanda Rose Newton If you share your home or garden with a dog or cat, you already know that pets don’t read plant labels. They nibble, dig, roll, chew, and occasionally attempt to “help” you garden. While no plant is 100% pet-proof, the good … [Read more...] about Safe Gardening for Your Pets: Florida-Friendly Plants That Won’t Harm Your Curious Companions
Bouquet Blog Series – Best Flowers for Your January Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton January weddings in Florida come with a special kind of magic. Cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and clearer skies create ideal conditions for both outdoor ceremonies and lush floral designs. While much of the country is … [Read more...] about Bouquet Blog Series – Best Flowers for Your January Wedding
Recycling Your Seasonal Plants
What to Do with Mums, Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Winter Annuals & Christmas Trees in Central Florida By Amanda Rose Newton Seasonal plants bring color, tradition, and holiday cheer into our homes, but once the season ends, many … [Read more...] about Recycling Your Seasonal Plants
Florida Native Pine Trees: A Central Florida Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Creating a “Living Christmas Tree” Landscape
By Amanda Rose Newton Florida is home to several native pine species that not only thrive in our unique environment but also offer an attractive alternative to traditional Christmas-tree pines imported from colder climates. For Central … [Read more...] about Florida Native Pine Trees: A Central Florida Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Creating a “Living Christmas Tree” Landscape
