Lifestyle

07 Jul Build a Summer Landscape That Shines in the Heat

Posted at 15:25h in Landscape Design, Lifestyle, Local, Roses, Shrubs, Summer, Tallahassee, Tips, Trees

When people think about a beautiful landscape, they usually picture spring. The weather is mild, flowers are everywhere, the world is fresh and full of life. Then summer arrives, the temperatures climb, the humidity settles in, and a lot of landscapes begin to look tired. The...

04 May The Power of Fragrance in Your Garden

Posted at 19:02h in Annuals, Flowers, Herbs, Landscape Design, Lifestyle, Perennials, Roses, Shrubs, Trees

There are a lot of ways to build a garden. You can go bold or quiet, structured or loose, tropical or traditional. Whatever direction you take, you’re creating an experience—something that reflects your taste, your memories, and how you want to live in that space....

29 Apr Plant It Once, Benefit for Decades: Why Trees Are the Lowest-Maintenance Investment in Your Yard

Posted at 20:38h in Lifestyle, Local, Tallahassee, Trees

Plant once, enjoy for life.If there’s one thing customers consistently ask us for at Tallahassee Nurseries, it’s low-maintenance plants. And I get it. Life is busy. You might love the idea of gardening, but time is limited.Most people don’t realize, trees are the lowest-maintenance plants...

09 Apr Easy Coastal Plants That Thrive in the Florida Panhandle

Posted at 19:29h in Annuals, Flowers, Lifestyle, Local, Native, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees

At Tallahassee Nurseries, we’re just a short drive from the coast—about 25 miles as the crow flies. Head south from Leon County and you quickly transition into the flat, sandy coastal plain that stretches through Wakulla County and down to the Gulf.It’s no surprise that...

01 Apr Japanese Maples Shine in Spring

Posted at 12:45h in Japanese Maples, Lifestyle, Local, Spring, Tallahassee

While their fall color gets most of the attention, Japanese Maples bring an elegant beauty to the spring landscape as well. As new leaves emerge, they unfurl in brilliant shades of red, green, orange, and even pink. The color of this fresh growth is exceptionally...

03 Mar Make Your Yard a Hummingbird Hub

Posted at 19:43h in How to, Lifestyle, Pollinators, Spring, Tips

Hummingbirds are a delight to have in the garden, and attracting them is simple!Combine 4 parts hot water to 1 part refined white sugar. Consider using boiling water if you have poor water quality or are storing for later.Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.Set...

21 Jan Baby Natives Program: Small Plants That Make a Big Difference

Posted at 17:20h in Lifestyle, Local, Native, Shrubs, Spring, Tallahassee, Trees

At Tallahassee Nurseries, we’re excited to officially announce that our 2026 Baby Natives Program is ready. These little plants benefit our guests, Florida wildlife, and the landscapes we all care for in a way that’s approachable, affordable, and incredibly effective.What Is the Baby Natives Program?The...

30 Oct Lighting the Way: Outdoor Lighting Made Easy

Posted at 18:02h in How to, Landscape Design, Landscape Lighting, Lifestyle

Strategic outdoor lighting transforms your property after dark, creating a stunning visual impact while serving practical purposes. The right lighting design elevates your home's architecture, extends your living space into the evening hours, and provides crucial safety illumination for pathways and entry points. Landscape lighting offers four key...

02 Jul Summers in the Shade: Cool Your Yard and Home with Trees

Posted at 16:56h in Crape Myrtles, Landscape Design, Lifestyle, Shade Gardens, Tips, Trees

Step out of the sun and into the shade, and your body will tell you what science already knows—shade is one of the most powerful tools we have to beat the heat. In our North Florida and South Georgia summers, that shift from blazing sunlight...

25 Mar The Energy of Spring

Posted at 10:46h in Annuals, Lifestyle, Local, Perennials, Shrubs, Spring, Tallahassee, Trees

The Energy of Sping is NowSpring is not just a season—it’s a planetary truth, a force set into motion by the Earth’s immense journey around the Sun. Every year, like clockwork, we complete another cycle in our millions-of-miles-long loop through space, and as the planet...