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
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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
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
Best Florida Flowers for Your May Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton May is one of the prettiest months for weddings in Central Florida. Spring flowers are still thriving, summer bloomers are beginning to wake up, and gardens are full of color before the intense heat of late summer arrives. It … [Read more...] about Best Florida Flowers for Your May Wedding
Copper Fungicide Explained: When to Use It, How It Works, and When to Be Careful
By Amanda Rose Newton After a freeze in Florida, there is always a rush to figure out what to do next. One of the most common recommendations you will hear is to apply copper fungicide. Sometimes that is helpful. Sometimes it is unnecessary. … [Read more...] about Copper Fungicide Explained: When to Use It, How It Works, and When to Be Careful
Hibiscus in Florida: History, Types, and How to Use These Tropical Showstoppers
By Amanda Rose Newton Few plants say “Florida garden” like hibiscus. Big, bold blooms, fast growth, and nonstop color make them a staple in Central Florida landscapes. But hibiscus are more diverse than many realize. There are tropical types, … [Read more...] about Hibiscus in Florida: History, Types, and How to Use These Tropical Showstoppers
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
