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 … [Continue reading]
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, … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Not only is your garden a beautiful retreat from indoor living, it's also a place of color for some, and for others, a lot of greenery. If you're one of the latter group, you may be looking for ways to add some bold color to your garden without … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
What are planter coconut liners? As the name suggests, planter coconut liners are soft yet durable liners, which are available in a number of sizes and shapes. Coconut liners are quite versatile and can be a good choice for gardeners in a variety of … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Water features are soothing, but can be expensive to purchase or DIY. So how do you get the appearance of a constantly flowing water feature without the moisture, price tag, or mess? Create a spilling planter! These are decorative garden displays … [Continue reading]
