Few things bring you closer to life during springtime in Tampa than starting a garden. Now is the perfect time to begin planning the vegetables you want to grow and prepare an area. Make this the year you teach your children how to cultivate a variety of plants and vegetables. If you decide to designate […]
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The Beginner Garden for Springtime in Tampa
February 17th, 2011Tips for Tampa Plant Owners during Periods of Possible Frost
December 20th, 2010Our company name is never more appropriate than during times when the Tampa Bay area is at risk of a frost or freeze. Watch your local TV weather report and they will give very ample warning when the temperature has the potential to frost and take actions to protect your plants and trees. In recent […]
Drought Tolerant Shrubs in Tampa, Brandon, Apollo Beach
November 28th, 2010We always have customers coming into the nursery looking for what we refer to as drought tolerant plants. They usually say they need to grow something in a heavy shade area, often with less than ideal soil. The request has become a little more popular because of all the water restrictions in place around the Tampa […]
Copper Fungi or Algae on Tampa Plants
October 27th, 2010We commonly hear from our customers that a lot of the plants they have start forming a copper colored fungus or algae all over the leaves. This is very common as the dew point increases every night during the Fall in Tampa. The increase in moisture leads to an ugly mildew or algae. The solution […]
Tips for Replanting Potted Plants like Ixora and Crotons
September 15th, 2010We often get questions from customers about how to go about transferring potted plants into the front yard to add to your Tampa landscaping. Many ask about Crotons or Ixoras, the Jungle Geranium. We always recommend not to put the Ixoras right next to the house, put them further out. They tend to continually absorb […]
Tampa Citrus Trees Struggling After Rough Winter
August 17th, 2010We have been hearing a lot about struggling Tampa Bay citrus trees this year. Many customers who have had thriving orange and tangerine trees for 10 to 15 years are finding them sick with dead branches, rendering them much less dense than before. Most of them don’t see any noticeable disease or injury to the […]
Vines as Ground Cover for Tampa Bay
August 1st, 2010Carolina Jasmine and Creeping Fig can be a very good solutions when you are looking for ways to cover areas around your property with foliage.
Magnolias and Other Tampa Trees Have a Transition Period After Moving
July 24th, 2010After moving Magnolia Trees will go through a state of “shock” while its root system acclimates to a new environment.
Plant Spacing Could Determine Success of your Tampa Hedges
June 13th, 2010Get a few tips to keep in mind when planting hedges or dealing with hedges that are getting too crowded.
Don’t Water Your Tampa Plants in the Evening
February 15th, 2010Don’t make the typical mistake of watering your plants at night.