If you are just starting out in gardening, the best thing to do is learn some of the secrets of the pros. The best gardening tips help you avoid common mishaps and frustrations and cultivate beautiful flourishing plants on your... Read more
During drought, mandatory water restrictions are often imposed, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you are prevented from maintaining a healthy lawn. Damage to turf is more frequently caused by over-watering, as opposed to drought. According to experts on lawn management... Read more
Florida is a place where maintaining a lush lawn and knowing the best times to fertilize grass can challenge homeowners with the greenest of thumbs. Although fickle weather patterns can be hurdles, too, Myakka soil is a primary cause of... Read more
Some insects are beneficial to your spring lawn and garden and others are downright pests. By managing trouble-making insects, you can avoid holes in garden flowers and leaves, tunnels bored into wood, dead plants, and other unfavorable outcomes. A Florida-friendly... Read more
Winter is the best time to prepare for spring planting season. By the time the season’s pollen has you sneezing, you could have everything on hand and in place for creating an outstanding outdoor area. The following preparation checklist can... Read more
Spring is right around the corner. Now is the time to plan out the landscaping you have in mind for the coming season. By getting started on spring landscaping early, your investment will look better and last longer. Throughout the... Read more
Thanks to square foot gardening (SFG), you can create a flourishing edible landscape that requires 2% the effort of a traditional edible garden. You get the added benefit of not having to bend over as far to tend your plants.... Read more
If you’ve been gardening in a different climate, you join the ranks of newbies and might benefit from Florida gardening tips for beginners. There are special considerations to be made along the coast, due to sandy soil, persistent ocean or... Read more
Options for flora and fauna in Florida may be more varied and exciting than you realize. True, plants friendly to sandy soil, humidity, heat, wind, and salt are often required; but that’s not a problem. Landscaping professionals have done the... Read more
Beautiful plants that thrive in Florida’s subtropical climate often suffer damage during brief periods of icy weather, unless they have sufficient winter plant protection. Planting a generous number of plants that stand up well to winter can help your landscaping... Read more
