fbpx

Aug

23

2023

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...

Read More

Aug

16

2023

Hurricane palm: A true survivor

Hurricane palm (Dictyosperma) is a superior survivor in the face of high winds and punishing hurricane conditions which earned it the nickname ‘hurricane palm.’ While...

Read More

Aug

09

2023

Fall in Love with this Native Lovegrass

Elliott’s Lovegrass (Eragrostis elliottii), is a Florida native ornamental grass that tolerates a wide range of conditions but loves our sandy island soil. This cultivar...

Read More

Aug

02

2023

Southern Showstopper

Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is an intoxicatingly fragrant vine that causes me to take deep breathes to draw in the scent I associate with the...

Read More

Jul

26

2023

Black-Eyed Susan Attracts Butterflies

Black-eyed Susan (Rudebeckia hirta var.floridana) is a species in the Rudbeckia family found throughout Florida in the sandhills, Flatwoods, and disturbed areas. This wildflower species...

Read More

Jul

19

2023

Bahama cassia: Butterfly attractor

Bahama Cassia (Cassia chapmanii) also known as (Cassia Bahamanesis) is an excellent choice for a South Florida butterfly garden. With delicate green leaves and pretty...

Read More

Jul

12

2023

Alocasia is a new favorite in Florida

Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ is becoming a popular Alocasia cultivar to use in the landscape and as an indoor or patio plant. Originally from Africa, they...

Read More

Jul

05

2023

Zamia: Cardboard palm

Zamia (Zamia furfuracea) is a cycad, one of the most ancient of plant species. This particular cycad is native to parts of Mexico and Veracruz...

Read More

Jun

28

2023

White Bird of Paradise

White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai), stands out with its large leaves and exotic flower. It grows in a clumping form and is one of...

Read More

Jun

21

2023

European Fan Palm – Big design in a small palm

Multiple clumps curving as they rise with a fan-shaped leaf, in colors ranging from sage green to bluish green, give this palm an edgy, modern...

Read More

Jun

14

2023

Powderpuffs in Paradise

The Powderpuff tree (Calliandra haematocephala) is a small ornamental tree blooming with a variety of colors ranging from red, pink to white with striking brilliant...

Read More

Jun

07

2023

Necklace Pod: A jewel for your landscape

Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosa) is a wonderful evergreen and flowering plant, which has a high tolerance for salt and low water requirements making it ideal...

Read More