Color in the Cold
As fall turns to winter, many blooming landscape plants take a rest from their colorful summer displays. Try some of these plants that offer interest all year long with bold and bright evergreen leaves.
December 4, 2017
Garden Color
Keep It Cool With Pansies!
Don’t let those cute little faces fool you — pansies are tougher than they look — and unafraid of a little cold weather. However, pansies are not tough to grow and offer a lot of cool season color while asking only a little in return.
February 1, 2017
What Kind of Rose are You?
Have you ever wondered what type of rose you would be if you were a rose bush? By assessing your own lifestyle you can best choose the rose that fits seamlessly in your garden and your schedule. Click to see the categories to find your perfect fit!
January 11, 2017
What to Do After a Hurricane
What to do next: First and foremost we hope that you and your family stayed safe through this storm. We want to be here as a resource now as you rebuild and restore your landscape. It’s important to not only think about replacing down trees
September 2, 2016
5 Ways to Showcase your Roses
In the short time since, dozens of other equally easy to care for roses have hit the market in every color and shape imaginable. Collectively, these easy care roses are called shrub roses.
August 18, 2016
Good Hedges Make Good Friends
Most people would say they know all there is to know on the topic of hedges. Step 1, pick a plant. Step 2, plant a line of them. Step 3, oh wait, you’re done. Well I think the overlooked hedge plantings of our homes and
August 11, 2016
Gingers: A Hidden Gem
An often over looked specimen in the shade garden which can add vibrancy and life to your less sunny areas. They come in such a wide array of sizes and colors there’s surely a variety well suited for your garden. Although Gingers are not first
August 11, 2016
Abelias: An Old Favorite
I was recently exploring the old Roseland Cemetery in Monticello, FL, when I came across a stunning old planting of abelias. The afternoon light filtered through the large hedge, highlighting the various shades of rosy pink and dark green foliage. The fine-textured leaves allowed a
August 4, 2016
Rose is a Rose is a Rose is a Rose
Well a rose may be a rose but just what kind of rose it is makes all the difference if you want to pick the plant that’s perfect for your garden. Familiarize yourself with these rose types to make sure you get the rose that
February 11, 2016
5 New Arrivals You Need This Summer
School’s out, the cicadas are singing and the fireflies are dancing. It must be June in Tallahassee. With our seasonal heat and humidity on the rise it’s easy to feel bogged down the second you step outside but don’t lock up in the A.C. yet.
June 11, 2015
Gone (almost) But Not Forgotten
Althea/Rose of Sharon has been in southern gardens for a very long time but there are so few of them in front yard gardens nowadays I tend to forget all of their amazing…
May 28, 2015
Flauntin’ Flowers
Flauntin’ Flowers Wow! What a week and what a spring so far! Our April showers have certainly led to May flowers here at the nursery and there couldn’t be more options for color in your garden. We’ve had delivery after delivery of picturesque plants arrive
May 7, 2015
‘Best Choice’ Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are an absolutely stunning addition to any landscape. Make your Tallahassee Hydrangea experience the best by picking ‘Best Choice’ Hydrangeas.
April 30, 2015
Drift Roses For the Win
Drift Roses are a newer line of low maintenance roses that come in a wide range of colors and flower shapes but all possess a low profile growth habit ranging from 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide.
April 27, 2015
Camellia Buying Guide
If you’ve never heard of a camellia, imagine an evergreen shrub with dark green glossy leaves that emphatically bloom through any winter cold Tallahassee has in store for us. Blooms from these versatile plants will continue to delight through fall and spring.
February 12, 2015
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