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 […]

While many plants prefer morning sun and shade during the heat of the day, that is not always what meets your landscaping needs. You may have areas near your home or other buildings, on the side of fences or around trees that get morning shade and afternoon sun. If you struggle with finding plants that […]

A small koi pond, like most residential ones, needs at least 70% of its surface covered in plants. The plants help to provide hiding spots for the fish. Plants also help your fish to stay cooler. While a bigger pond does not need as many plants, they still play an essential role in keeping the […]

Planting flowers under trees is a look that many gardeners love, but it is often not an easy one to achieve. The first step that you may need to do is prune off some of your tree’s lower branches so that more light gets to the flowers. Avoid using too much mulch or building raised […]

If you know that your soil is washing away, then there are several steps that you can take to stop erosion. You may wish to consider building retention walls to hold your soil in place. Any bald spots should be covered immediately. The grass will not grow on many slopes, but there are beautiful plants […]

Ever since the Asuka period, when gardeners in Japan copied elements of Chinese gardens that they loved, many around the world have fallen in love with Japanese gardens. The ideas from Japanese gardens have been incorporated into gardens around the world. These include the Portland Japanese Garden, Shofuso Japanese House, and the Anderson Gardens in […]

While many plants do not like wet feet, gardening in dry soil poses its own set of problems. Many gardeners facing this problem also encounter watering restrictions or do not have the time to water daily. There are, however, many plants that thrive in dry soil without a lot of extra care. Choosing the right […]

Depending on where you live in Florida, growing plants can be a real challenge because of the heat, humidity, and other environmental considerations. It can be especially true in areas of your yard that get full sun. Some plants can easily handle being in Florida’s sun all the time. If you are looking for sun-loving […]

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. […]

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, […]