By Amanda Rose Newton There is something undeniably magical about discovering a tiny door tucked beneath a fern, a miniature bench hidden under creeping moss, or a winding pebble path disappearing into the roots of a tree. Fairy gardens have … [Read more...] about Foliage for the Fairies: The Lore Behind Fairy Gardens
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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
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
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
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
It’s Time to Fertilize
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
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
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
Bouquet Blog Series – Best Flowers for Your February Wedding
By Amanda Rose Newton February weddings in Florida have a quiet beauty. The weather is often mild, the light is soft, and gardens are beginning to wake up from the cooler months. While much of the country is still frozen, couples here have access … [Read more...] about Bouquet Blog Series – Best Flowers for Your February Wedding
