Jun
03
2020
The Seagrape Plays an Important Role in the Ecosystem
Seagrape (Coccolabil unifera) is a member of the buckwheat family as odd as that sounds. To us, it’s a stalwart native shrub with evergreen, leathery...
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May
27
2020
In The Garden: Monstera Philodendron
The Monstera Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) is one of the most popular and iconic of the philodendrons. This vining forest crawler originated in the tropics of...
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May
20
2020
In the Garden: Jamaican caper
Jamaican caper (Capparis Cynophallophora) is a great native plant with a beautiful scent. Originating in the Caribbean, it’s a perfect fit for our South Florida...
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May
13
2020
Golden Creeper – Beach Baby
Ernodea littoralis, more commonly known as Golden Creeper or Beach Creeper, is a great island native that loves salt, sand and sun making it a...
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May
07
2020
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Gulfshore Life Gulfshore Life is a luxury lifestyle publication that celebrates Southwest Florida’s culture through stories that cover local art, food, outdoor recreation, design,...
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May
06
2020
Areca Palm
The Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is considered one of the most popular screening plant for privacy seen in the residential and commercial landscape. It is...
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Apr
29
2020
Arboricola
Arboricola (Schefflera arboricola) or dwarf umbrella tree has a green or variegated leaf that can be seen in many residential and commercial landscape gardens. This...
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Apr
22
2020
Wild coffee: Native plant on the wild side
Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa) is a native ornamental shrub that goes very well in most native landscapes. This plant is found in the higher areas...
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Apr
15
2020
Prickly pear cactus: Tortoise candy
The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) is from the cactaceae family and is native to Florida and the deserts of the American Southwest. Although they...
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Apr
08
2020
Clusia – A Tropical Classic
Clusia (Clusia Rosea) lends both an exotic and classy look to our Florida tropical landscape. The leaves are thick with a leathery texture, are rather...
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Apr
01
2020
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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Mar
25
2020
Jatropha – Little Red Beauty
Jatropha integerrima is a welcome addition for a sunny spot in any size South Florida landscape. Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the...
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