Finding plants that can handle the heat and humidity of Florida can be difficult, but if you consider plants that are native to the area, they will be able to grow in these conditions with very little care to maintain them. Native plants vary quite a bit, and they range from trees, shrubs, and palms […]

Lilies are breathtaking plants that can be seen growing in gardens across the country, but different variations of this plant can grow best in various temperatures and growing conditions. They range in color, style, and scent, but some of the tropical varieties will make a great addition to your garden in Florida. In this guide, […]

When you first move to Florida, the plants that you bring with you from another area of the country may not do well in the humidity and the heat in Florida. An easy to care for garden for this state would include drought-tolerant plants that can do without a lot of water in intense heat. […]

Imagine that you are having a cookout at your home. Everything is perfect; it recently rained but the weather stayed nice for your gathering. As you sit down to eat, you feel something crawling on your leg, and you slap it away. Once the night is over, you notice that you have five big bites […]

Now that you have planted all of your trees and shrubs in your garden in Florida, you need some ground cover to complete the look. Not all ground cover will be able to grow in the hot, humid atmosphere that you get in the state of Florida, but there are some amazing options that will […]

Having flowering trees in your garden is a great way to add height to the space. Adding the right trees can also add a lot of color to your garden as well. Not all trees flower, but there are some fantastic options that can grow in Florida that require very little care to maintain them. […]

I love growing succulents in my garden because they take minimal effort to maintain. However, I have found that a lot of the succulent that I have planted are very similar in color. To help make my garden more colorful, I began looking into colorful succulents that could give my space a much more stunning […]

When you live in the state of Florida, the heat and the humidity can be brutal. Because of this, the plants that you will be able to grow in this area of the country may be limited. With that being said, the shade is an excellent option for plants that do not need direct sunlight, […]

Get an early start in the fall and plant your favorite spring flower bulbs. The cold, wet soil creates a habitat for the roots growing and prepares them to bloom its flowers. By the time spring arrives, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the plethora of blossoms decorating your garden. Research the spring flowers you want […]

As summer comes to a close, we watch the leaves turn, enjoy baked goods, and partake in fun autumn activities. Unfortunately, this time also means that many gardens are losing all of their bright bold colors and preparing to hibernate for the coming winter. This is a sad time for many, but if you planned ahead […]

While many people plant beautiful flowers that bloom during the day, there is no need for the beauty of your landscaping to end when the sun goes down because you can plant beautiful night-blooming flowers. The great news about many flowers that bloom at night is that they are extremely fragrant. Imagine the joy you […]

While there are many aesthetically appealing plants that one could opt to grow in their garden, columbines are a particularly attractive plant. The columbine plant (which is officially referred to as the Aquilegia), is a perennial that is relatively easy to grow. In the spring, the columbine blooms in a plethora of comely colors, and […]

English daisies are a great way to fill out a garden with hundreds of petite flowers. Their hearty nature allows them to grow in any kind of soil. They are also simple and inexpensive to care for. English daisies are often used to cover the tougher growing areas of your landscape. They make excellent companion […]

Succulents are plants that are extremely popular for many gardeners because they can be grown indoors and outdoors, and they are easy to care for and maintain. I have come to love succulents, and since there is such a huge variety of this type of plant, they tend to vary quite a bit. With that […]

It’s no wonder that for generations perennial flowers have graced gardens around the world. There is a certain pleasure in seeing the arrival each year of favorites like wildflowers, just seem to happen on their own. Once established in their designated areas they will delight by naturalizing and spreading the beauty of these favorites year after […]