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Know Your Florida Oaks Before You Plant One
Before you plant an oak on your property, read our short guide on different oak species and what they have to offer. Consider your property’s soil, sun exposure, and space for limbs and roots to spread as you choose the right trees for your home.
Feed Your Soil and Your Plants Will Thank You
Florida soil varies from fine sand to dense clay, but most Florida gardeners need to amend their soil in order to provide plants with good nutrition. Add organic matter and mulch to help create healthy soil and choose native plants that are adapted to your region’s conditions.
Landscaping Tasks for This Winter
Dormant turf grass in the winter means no need for constant mowing and more time for other landscaping tasks. Clean up dropped leaves, clear out beds, and apply fresh mulch. Plant ryegrass for a green lawn and check your trees for parasitic mistletoe.
Protect Plants from Freezing Temperatures
Parts of Florida are susceptible to overnight freezes during the winter season, which can damage or kill warm-weather plants. Group hanging and potted plants together or bring them indoors. Cover in-ground plants with sheets or blankets and protect them with added mulch or insulation barriers.
Now is The Time for Your Preemergence Herbicide!
A preemergence herbicide stops turfgrass weed growth before it begins by preventing the germination of weed seeds. Understand the purposes of both selective and nonselective herbicides and understand the ways in which weed control efforts are impacted by initial application timing, watering, and reapplying.
Plant a Papaya on Your Property!
Papaya plants grow quickly and produce impressive amounts of fruit. Choose from several varieties and grow these plants from seed, making sure to plant more than one to ensure pollination and fruit production. Protect your precious papayas from the wind and give them plenty of sunlight and water.
Safe Winter Outings: Visit Public Gardens (Part 2: South Florida Standouts)
Visiting one of Florida’s public gardens is a Covid-safe outdoor activity over the winter months. These gardens offer peace, beauty, and inspiration, and there is sure to be something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Consider visiting one of these standout gardens of South Florida.
Safe Winter Outings: Visit Public Gardens (Part 1: Gems of North and Central Florida)
As you search for safe, outdoor, social-distanced winter activities, consider visiting one of Florida’s great public gardens. Spending time in nature can be relaxing and rejuvenating, and these beautiful gardens will offer abundant inspiration for your own landscaping and garden beds.
What to Do with Your Old Christmas Tree
Millions of Christmas trees go to the landfill every year, but this is not the only option. Explore environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your evergreen: recycle it through a city program, make your own mulch, enjoy a safe campfire, or create a wildlife refuge.
Holly: More Than a Christmas Decoration
Known for its bright red berries and distinctive leaf shape, holly is a low-maintenance, versatile plant that makes a wonderful landscaping addition. Holly has many varieties, several of them native to Florida, and can be cultivated as a small shrub, specimen tree, or privacy hedge.