After weeks of soaking rain, many North Florida landscapes are showing a problem that's hard to ignore. Low spots that stay soggy, areas where water lingers for days, and muddy patches can make even the nicest yard feel unusable. The solution? Embrace the conditions and...
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...
Some plants simply add color. Agapanthus changes the vibe of a garden entirely.Dense clusters of large rounded blooms rise on strong upright stems above clean strappy foliage. The unique structure of the flowers brings bold color without making a space feel crowded or busy. With...
If you ask gardeners what they want most from a landscape plant, the answer is usually the same: Long-lasting color with low maintenance.That’s exactly why Althea, also known as Rose of Sharon, remains one of the best flowering shrubs for Southern gardens.Altheas bloom for months...
Step outside in summer and you can feel it: the air is alive. Bees hum between blooms, butterflies glide through the heat, and hummingbirds hover like sparks of light. Pollinators are in their prime—and they’re busy. But they can’t do it alone.To support pollinators, most...
Some plants bloom.Gardenias transform. There’s just nothing else like them. They’re iconic in the Southern Garden, not just because they look good (they do), but because they feel like summer. That unforgettable fragrance isn’t just sweet—it’s thick with memory. When the air outside gets sticky and dense, gardenias...
Learn the, surprisingly easy, ins and outs of adding potatoes to your panhandle garden harvest! View our in-stock varieties!...
Tallahassee Summers can bring the heat, but these plants prefer it that way! View heat-loving shrubs, annuals, perennials and herbs!...
(3-Minute Read)Tallahassee Summers can be tough to handle. Just going from the house to the car can result in a sweat-soaked shirt, for goodness sake! If you love to garden but can’t take the heat, learning to work with shade is a must. Here are...
Summer heat has us all running for the shade, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Shady gardens are a great place to expend our horticultural efforts. Read this quick blog to see how easy it is to add sweet fragrance plants to...