When most people think of groundcovers, they think about turf grass. Our neighborhoods are dominated by lawns. They’re practical, familiar, and durable.But grass isn’t always the best answer.If you have a sunny area where the lawn struggles, sandy soil that dries out quickly, or you’re...
Ornamental grasses are one of the most underused plants in North Florida landscapes. They’re durable, fast growing, low maintenance, and most are virtually trouble free. We carry a wide range of long-lived grasses that handle both our summer heat and our winter freezes with ease.One...
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...
If you need a flowering shrub that can handle heat, drought, sandy soil, and full North Florida sun while still looking beautiful, vitex is hard to beat.Vitex has become increasingly popular around Tallahassee and the Florida Panhandle because it combines massive pollinator-friendly blooms with extreme...
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...
If you love the bold red blooms of bottlebrush, but struggle with where to use them, newer varieties like Slim and MacArthur make it easy. These new and improved forms of bottlebrush are designed to be easier to place, easier to care for, and better...
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...