The secret to a fantastic garden/landscape is to have an architectural foundation with a solid structure of evergreens. These perennials, bushes and trees will provide …
Best evergreens for central Florida zone 9
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What’s blooming in my central Florida yard in April (zone 9b)
So many beautiful flowers have blossomed so far this year! The biggest show, since December, has been a profusion of apricot drift roses in the …
Lubber Nymph Infestation
Walking along the property easement in the front woods, I saw what appeared to be black flowers or some sort of plant calyx on a …
Using AI to Answer Gardening Questions
Today, I signed up for a ChatGTP account. If you’re unfamiliar with the technology, it is a major development that is expected to blow the …
Planting a Florida wildflower meadow
Doesn’t the idea of a meadow of Florida wildflowers sound dreamy? Well, I have been wanting one for some time now. Received my mail order …
The Best Palms in My Central Florida Garden
I love palms. When I purchased my home, the first trees I planted were two Jacarandas and three Queen Palms. Nothing says “hello tropical” better …
Purchasing an Antique Rose Bush from Heirloom Roses in Oregon
I have been wanting to expand my antique roses collection for some time. This summer, I had my sights set on purchasing a Mutabilis rose …
Amazing Cedar Cleaner & Sealing the Garden Bed and Outdoor Shower
The cedar garden bed was looking dull and dirty. Since the morning glories died off for the winter, and we subsequently had nights in the …
Collecting and planting moonflower seeds
It’s the middle of November and the moonflowers have died back. It’s time to clean up the remnants and collect the seeds from the pods. …
Reshaping the kidney sun island bed
I have been busy at work with the 2022 mid-term election (I work in politics) and got double whammied this week with my Marketing Master’s …