By Amanda Rose Newton In much of the country, gardening follows a familiar rhythm: plant in spring, enjoy the garden through summer, clean up in fall, and wait for warmer weather to return. In Florida, things work a little … [Read more...] about A Plant for Every Season: What to Grow Year-Round in Central Florida
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Got Standing Water? Turn Soggy Spots into a Landscape Asset
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
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 (and Plants) for Your July Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton A July wedding in Central Florida comes with sunshine, lush landscapes, afternoon rain showers, and gardens that are overflowing with tropical color. While many people picture spring as peak flower season, Florida's summer … [Read more...] about Best Florida Flowers (and Plants) for Your July Wedding
Too Cold, Too Hot: Helping Freeze-Damaged Plants Survive the Summer Heat
By Amanda Rose Newton Central Florida gardeners are no strangers to hot summers, but this year many of our landscapes entered the season carrying damage from the unusually cold weather we experienced in January and February. Tropical ornamentals … [Read more...] about Too Cold, Too Hot: Helping Freeze-Damaged Plants Survive the Summer Heat
The Lawn Grub: What’s Digging Up Your Florida Lawn?
By Amanda Rose Newton If you've ever pulled back a patch of dead turf and found several plump, white, C-shaped larvae underneath, you've met one of Florida's most common lawn pests: the lawn grub. While they may look alien at first glance, lawn … [Read more...] about The Lawn Grub: What’s Digging Up Your Florida Lawn?
Bouquet Blog Series: Best Florida Flowers for Your June Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton June is one of the most popular wedding months in Florida, and it's easy to see why. Lush gardens, tropical blooms, and long summer days create a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies and celebrations. However, Florida's heat and … [Read more...] about Bouquet Blog Series: Best Florida Flowers for Your June Wedding
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
Roses in Central Florida: Choosing the Right Types, Pruning Tips, and Why They Are Easier Than You Think
By Amanda Rose Newton Roses sometimes get a bad reputation in Florida gardening. People imagine constant spraying, fussy pruning schedules, and plants that collapse the second summer humidity strolls in. While some roses absolutely struggle here, … [Read more...] about Roses in Central Florida: Choosing the Right Types, Pruning Tips, and Why They Are Easier Than You Think
Bouquet Blog Series: Best Florida Flowers for Your April Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton April is one of the most beautiful months for weddings in Florida. The weather is warm but not yet oppressive, spring blooms are at their peak, and both native and cultivated plants offer a wide range of colors and … [Read more...] about Bouquet Blog Series: Best Florida Flowers for Your April Wedding
