Oct
07
2020
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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Sep
23
2020
The elegant palm that can be used for making jam
The Sylvester date palm tree, also known as the phoenix sylvestris, is one of the most popular palm trees in the world. This luxurious tree...
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Sep
16
2020
Spider plant: Great house plant
The house plant Chlorophytum comosum, also known as the spider plant, is a highly durable and trusted indoor and outdoor species for south Florida. This...
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Sep
02
2020
Dwarf Clusia
Most everyone is familiar with the Clusia that is commonly used as a hedge or buffer. It is easily recognized by its dense semi-succulent pear-shaped...
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Sep
01
2020
R.S. Walsh Voted Best of Fort Myers
Thank you for voting us the best in The News-Press’ annual Best of Fort Myers awards. We are honored by your support!
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Aug
26
2020
Dwarf Yaupon Holly – The Southern Boxwood
The Dwarf Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘nana’) is native along the Eastern States and into Central Florida and is well known for its slow growth...
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Aug
19
2020
Try this Prickly Native
The native Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea) is ready to branch out along your coastal seascape, brightening the mood with evergreen and scarlet hues. This blossoming...
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Aug
05
2020
Agave Attenuata – for the Modern Landscape.
Agave Attenuata from the Agavaceae family is commonly referred to as Spineless Century Plant. This agave is a much smaller version of the traditional Agave...
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Jul
29
2020
Xanadu philodendron will bring unique green foliage to your tropical landscape
Xanadu philodendron (Philodendron Xanadu) is a widely used and very popular south Florida plant that will bring unique green foliage to your tropical landscape. This...
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Jul
22
2020
Mango Fruit is a Summer Treat
Mango (Magnifera indica L.) is one of the most sought after and delicious tropical fruits in the world and you can grow them right here...
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Jul
15
2020
Fakahatchee grass: Native ornamental grass
Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) also known as Gama Grass, is a native ornamental grass found in the southeastern United States. This grass has bright green...
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Jul
08
2020
Buttonwood: The tree by the sea
Buttonwood is a favorite native grown as a multi-trunk shrub or in standard tree form and comes in both a green variety (Conocarpus erectus) or...
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