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Sep

14

2022

Adonidia Palm – Easy and Elegant

Adonidia Palm (Veitchia merrillii) is an ideal palm for a small entry or to put in a container on a pool deck or patio. This...

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Sep

07

2022

Bald Cypress – Sentinel of the Swamp

With the waters high in the cypress areas of our county, now is the perfect time to see the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) at its...

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Aug

31

2022

Coontie: Home Sweet Home – For Butterflies

A plant originating deep within the history of Florida, the Coontie plant, sometimes referred to as a palm, is actually not a palm at all,...

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Aug

03

2022

Coconut palm: A true islander

The coconut palm (cocos nucifera) is the most common palm tree known by people across the globe. With its signature fruit and beautiful silhouette it...

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Jul

27

2022

Wax Myrtle – A Hardy Island Native

Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) is a native plant that can take whatever conditions our islands can dish out. This variety of Myrica is found mainly...

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Jun

22

2022

Sweet Almond Verbena: Smells so Sweet

Only a small number of plants provide the long-blooming season of Aloysia virgata (Sweet Almond Verbena). Part of the Verbenaceae family it is also known...

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Jun

15

2022

Lipstick palm: Dress up your palm garden

The lipstick palm also known as red sealing wax palm or rajah is an ornamental palm. With striking bright red crown shafts and leaf sheaths...

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May

26

2022

Laurent Pamela Joins R.S. Walsh Landscaping as Lead Landscape Designer

R. S. Walsh Landscaping, a full-service landscape design-build company, announced that Laurent Pamela recently joined the business as a lead landscape designer. He has more...

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May

25

2022

R.S. Walsh Voted Best Landscape Design

Thank you to everyone that voted for us as The Best of the Gulfshore winner for landscape design in Lee County. It’s our pleasure to...

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Apr

27

2022

Firebush – A Blaze of Color

Firebush (Hamelia patens), is a wonderfully cooperative and colorful native to brighten your garden.  Gardeners love Firebush because it produces flowers consistently year around in...

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Apr

20

2022

The Regina Iris is a Striking Example of the Iris Species

Irises join other perennials in the great flower blooming season of Springtime. The Regina Iris (Neomarica caerulea ‘Regina’) is a striking example of the Iris...

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Apr

13

2022

Hong Kong Orchid is Beautiful and Exotic

Besides being fun to say, the name “Hong Kong Orchid” brings to mind an exotic location and beautiful flowers. That is exactly what you get...

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