Recent Blog Posts

  • Gardenias

    May 1, 2012
    Gardenias are evergreen shrubs that grow in height from 2 - 15 feet, depending on the cultivar. Leaves are oval shaped, and flowers vary in color -- from pale yellow with purple mottling to creamy white. Most gardenias flower from late March to mid-June.
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  • Lovebugs

    May 1, 2012
    Lovebugs are small black flies with red thoraxes. Two flights occur each year. The spring flight occurs during late April and May. A second flight occurs during late August and September. Flights extend over periods of 4 to 5 weeks.
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  • Butterflies 101

    April 12, 2012
    The Life Cycle of a Butterfly “If you have a secret wish, capture a butterfly and whisper your wish to it. Since butterflies cannot talk, your secret is safe in their keeping.
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  • Crape Myrtle

    April 11, 2012
    General Culture Well-established plants are extremely drought tolerant and have low fertility requirements, although they respond to fertilizer and water with lush growth.
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  • Top 10 Tips for New Gardeners

    April 1, 2012
    It seems everyone's into gardening, but if you're a novice (or an old green thumb) it may seem a little intimidating. So here are some suggestions to help you grow a bountiful harvest and remember.
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  • Deck Check

    April 1, 2012
    Is your deck ready for friends, family and barbecues or are there loose boards with nails popping up? Do a deck check and, if it's the latter, a little TLC will keep it from looking like a wreck. This time of year cleaning and re-sealing is good but don't stop there.
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  • Egg-Cellent Garden Starter

    March 1, 2012
    Before spring rolls around, a great way to start your garden inside the house is with the help of leftover egg cartons. Fill empty egg cartons half-way with a mild soil mixture and green pepper or tomato plants or whatever you would like to plant.
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  • Build a Vine-Covered Archway to your Yard

    March 1, 2012
    How to Enjoy a Fine Vine all Summer Long Often located at the entrance to a garden or patio area, a "pergola" is a vine-covered gateway that's crawling with flowering vines and can help even a small space feel distinctive.
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  • Container Gardening

    February 19, 2012
    Container gardening is our answer to the big backyard garden we had “back home. ” Even the smallest patio or porch or lanai is perfect for a crop of vegetables, a garden of flowers or a simple houseplant when grown in a container.
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  • Frequently Asked Questions - Citrus

    February 19, 2012
    Trees produce but fruit is dry. Dry, pithy fruit is normally a lack of moisture, and is called granulation. It is also typical for an immature tree.
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