How To: Growing Palms
How do palms grow? Many people who move to Florida want to have a palm tree in their garden- of course! Likewise, many people who do get palm trees in their garden- having moved from the north or wherever, don’t know much about palms and how they grow. This tutorial will help with that! Palms […]
Plant Library
Did you know you can “shop” from home on our website? Although we are not set up for online shopping you can browse our Plant Library to see different types of Palms, Trees, Shrubs, Flowers that may interest you. Keep in mind that not all these plants would necessarily be available at all times. Simply […]
Lawn Maintenance & Calendar
Want to take care of your own lawn? Where do you start? The VerdeGo Lawn Calendar was designed to supply your turf with the products it needs at the time your turf needs it most. Staying one step ahead of insects and disease while supplying the proper amount of nutrients is key to having a […]
Can You Trim Right Now?
Not sure if you can trim right now? If you can- what? Deciduous trees (like elms and crape myrtles) and some shrubs may be pruned now with some exceptions such as azaleas, gardenias and hydrangeas and any other spring bloomers. Trim camellias only if they are done blooming. Reshape your hedges now as there will […]
Mulch Calculator
Need Mulch or Rock but have no idea how much you need? You’re not alone. We make it easy for you on our website! Simply measure your areas and put them into our “calculator” and it will give you how much you require in both bags or bulk! Click here to use the Calculator!
Plant of the Week: Panama Rose
Panama Rose is a lovely semi-tropical perennial. Panama Rose, sometimes called Bush Pentas, is originally from Mexico. It is a shrub (up to 5 ft in height) with bright-pink, star-shaped flowers in clusters. Panama Rose blooms November through early summer with scattered blooms the rest of the year. The flowers attract butterflies with nectar when […]
Plant of the Week: Firespike
Firespike is an herbaceous perennial growing to about 4 feet tall with an upright habit which has naturalized in Florida. The shiny, dark green leaves of this plant reach a length of 7 to 8 inches. Firespike may be placed in a large bed of perennials or mass planted. In full sun the bright red […]
Plant of the Week: Ligustrum Sunshine
Sunshine ligustrum has a brilliant yellow foliage that flourishes in the full sun. It requires at least 5-6 hours of sunshine to maintain the brilliant color otherwise it will be a pale green. Sunshine Ligustrum can stand up to the cold of the winter as well as the heat of the summer. Unlike the green […]
Plant of the Week: Anise
Anise is a rapidly growing, large, evergreen, Florida native shrub that has medium- to coarse-textured, olive green, leathery leaves, and small, yellow flowers. The many, slender, drooping branches of anise give a rounded, open canopy in the shade that is ideal for natural settings, or it can be pruned into dense hedges, screens, or windbreaks […]
Plant of the Week: Camellias
If you are not familiar with Camellias you should make a point of checking them out! They have the most breathtaking array of flowers in many shapes and colors and the best part is they are blooming NOW when most things are partly dormant! There are two varieties of camellias- specifically: Camellia Sasanqua Generally the […]