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...
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....
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...
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...
If you’re looking for a tree that turns heads and produces delicious fruit, the Scarlet Siren Nectarine is something special. This beautiful fruit tree is both ornamental and productive, offering bold seasonal color along with sweet, juicy nectarines. Best of all, it’s a Tallahassee Nurseries...
Spring does not whisper in Tallahassee; it arrives with a shout. One clear blue sky, a warm afternoon, and suddenly a tree explodes into bloom. A canopy drenched in white, branches washed in pink, the low hum of bees rising like background music. You look...
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...
Gardening in North Florida gives us the rare opportunity to blend tropical-looking plants with classic Southern staples. Even with freezes and cold snaps, there are plenty of cold-hardy options that keep your garden looking lush, colorful, and full of life year-round. Bold winter gardens aren’t...