Plant of the Week: Pittosporum
There are two varieties of pittosporum that most commonly seen at Verdego. The Variegated Pittosporum and the Green Pittosporum. Both these varieties grow about 4’-5’ but can be kept clipped. For Variegated Pittosporum the creamy, variegated leaves make this plant a nice contrast with other plants. The Green Pittosporum has dark green foliage that stands […]
Community Donations
Grace Community Food Pantry TJ McNitt, President and Owner of Verdego presents a check for 32,008.93 to Pastor Charles Silos and Dottie Colletta of the Grace Food Pantry in Bunnell. 100% of Garden Center Sales from Wednesday, April 22nd, to Saturday, April 25th were donated to the Food Pantry. The Verdego goal was 20,000 dollars […]
Local Food Pantry Donation
No words! The management and staff at Verdego are overwhelmed by the support we have received from our customers and community for our Feed Flagler- Grace Community Food Pantry fundraiser! As you know, Verdego pledged to donate 100% of Garden Center Revenue for Wednesday April 22nd, through to Saturday, April 25th. The total donation going […]
Plant of the Week: Firecracker Plant
Firecracker produces sprays of bright red tubular flowers cascading down to resemble an exploding firecracker! It is a great plant to use in sunny locations that tend to be hot and dry. Established plants are extremely drought tolerant, and Firecracker will tolerate moderate salt spray for beach side landscapes. Firecracker is also deer resistant. They […]
Plant of the Week: Confederate Jasmine
Jasmine is in bloom now and the perfect time to add one to your garden and enjoy the amazing aroma the flowers produce! Confederate Jasmine is a fast growing vine that grows on tendrils (twining) that does well on trellis, lamp posts, arbors or on chain link fences. It will not grow on masonry without […]
Local Food Bank Donation
Would like to announce that we are supporting the Grace Community Food Pantry in Bunnell. Wednesday April 22 through to Saturday April 25th, 100% of Garden Center Revenue will be donated to the Food Pantry. Verdego will still be abiding by the Covid Rules with 6’ distancing and our staff will be wearing masks. We […]
Plant of the Week: Salvia Mystic Spires
Mystic Spires Salvia is a compact form of another very popular Salvia called Indigo Spires. It produces masses of the blue flowers all throughout the summer and into the fall. It is very tolerant of both high heat and humidity and rarely bothered by deer. They have low to moderate salt tolerance. Salvia requires full […]
Plant of the Week: Hibiscus
Plant of the Week: Hibiscus Hibiscus is the classic flower of the South! It is an outstanding plant that is much loved for its large bold flowers that bring the tropics to any landscape setting. It is an easy plant to grow if located in full sun and fertilized with slow release bloomer several times […]
Plant of the Week: Tibouchina Princess Flower
Plant of the Week: Tibouchina ‘Princess Flower’ Tibochina “Princess Flower” comes in two sizes- regular growth and dwarf. You will find the dwarf here primarily however it still will grow to about 3 feet by 3 feet. It is a stunning plant when blooming with a soft green foliage that surrounds brilliant purple flowers. It […]
Plant of the Week: Dipladenia
Plant of the Week: Dipladenia Dipladenia is a beautiful ornamental vine that can be enjoyed as a garden plant or a small vine. Although, technically a short growing vine, it makes a wonderful flowering planter or can be planted in the ground and just kept clipped from time to time. It is extremely tropical looking […]
Plant of the Week: Asiatic Jasmine
Feature Plant of the Week- Asiatic Jasmine Asiatic Jasmine is a wonderful ground cover that will fill in any areas that you either cannot get grass to grow in or any area requiring ground cover to keep weeds at bay. Although it takes a while to fill in, it does so quite densely eventually. It […]
Now Hiring: Crew Members
Now Hiring: Crew Members • Hiring at our Green Cove Springs and Bunnell location for Crew Members and Lead Crew Members. • Experience is preferred but not necessary. • Weekly Pay • Come and apply at either location: N. 6200 Fl-13, St. Augustine, FL 32092 or 3335 N. State St. Bunnell, FL 32110 MUST BRING […]
Plant of the Week: African Iris
Feature Plant of the Week- African Iris There are a couple of varieties of African Iris that are most commonly seen in our area- one is the White African Iris and the other is the Yellow African Iris. The white one is the most popular because, although it spreads wider, not to the degree that […]
Now Hiring: Office Manager
Career Opportunity Office Manager Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing organization that values its employees and clients? VerdeGo Landscaping is a company that is committed to building lifelong relationships with our clients, by fulfilling their landscape dreams through exceptional services, quality products, delivery, professional installation and maintenance. Our goal is to provide our […]
Plant of the Week: Podocarpus
Feature plant of the week- Podocarpus Podocarpus is a great multipurpose plant. It can be used to frame entrances, use in front of columns, or to cover large wall areas between windows. It provides excellent screening in narrow areas and it is a plant that shears well and can be rounded or boxed for an […]
Plant of the Week: Loropetalum
There are a number of varieties of Loropetalum, however, the main distinquishing feature of this plant is the burgundy colored foliage with “Fringe” type pink flowers. Loropetalum Plum is one of the more common varieties that grows about 3-4 feet high and wide. Flowering is heaviest in spring and winter but sporadic flowers are likely […]
Plant of the Week: Juniper Parsoni
Juniper ‘Parsoni’ For an ultimate easy care plant, junipers can’t be beat. They are slow growing, cold hardy, salt tolerant and deer resistant! Parsoni Juniper can grow 3’-4’ high and wide over time, however can be kept clipped. The compact habit of this plant does not grow out-of-bounds, nor will it become too leggy if […]
Now Hiring: Front Desk/Receptionist
Front Desk/Receptionist JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a full-time Cashier who enjoys working with the public and has a friendly, outgoing personality. As a team-oriented company, we seek an individual who can be flexible with work hours. The ideal candidate is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and displays a positive attitude when interacting […]
Plant of the Week: Eleocarpus
Feature Plant of the Week: Eleocarpus ‘Japanese Blueberry’ Eleocarpus is a lush ornamental evergreen medium size tree that sports deep green leaves year round. Smaller size trees are excellent to use as a large screening plants, or as a standalone specimen, or as a large accent plant to anchor and soften corners. There are small […]
Plant of the Week: East Palatka Holly
Feature Plant of the Week – East Palatka Holly East Palatka Hollies were discovered growing in the wild near the community of East Palatka, Florida, around 1926. They have a more refined appearance in the landscape with its softer green foliage and non-spiny leaves. This makes it one of the best of the holly varieties. […]
Plant of the Week: Pygmy Date Palm
Feature Plant of the Week- Pygmy Date Palm or “Phoenix Robelenii” Pygmy Date Palms are typically the most popular palm for our area. They have beautiful flowing foliage that moves in the wind. They are slow growing but still can reach a height of 10-12 feet eventually so home owners should be careful where they […]
Plant of the Week: Viburnum Odoratissimum
Where complete screening is wanted for privacy or noise control Sweet Viburnum is one the best options. FAST growing and will stay full from top to bottom when it receives at least 5 hours full sun. These plants grow quite large and are NOT recommended for home foundation plantings where they will cover windows, grow […]
Plant of the Week: Green Ligustrum
Ligustrum is available in a number of varieties however green ligustrum is the most commonly known variety due to its many uses. No other plant has more landscape uses than the Ligustrum! Whether it’s for a privacy hedge, a screening shrub, or an outstanding ornamental tree, the Ligustrum is a worthy plant for any landscape. […]
Plant of the Week: Japanese Boxwood
Feature Plant of the Week: Japanese Boxwood Boxwood is another plant that would fall into the low maintenance and easy care categories. It has a bright green foliage that darkens to a deeper green with age. The leaves are small and rounded and the plant naturally grows upright. Boxwood makes a great foundation plant or […]
Holiday Hours
VerdeGo Garden Center Holiday Hours • Nov, 28th – Closed • Nov, 29th – Closed • Dec, 20th – Closing at 12pm • Dec, 24th & 25th – Closed • Dec, 31st – Closed • Jan, 1st – Closed Happy Holidays! -The VerdeGo Staff
Plant of the Week: Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Whenever I’m asked for an extremely low maintenance plant, Dwarf Yaupon Holly or “Schillings” come to mind. These holly plants have very small leaves which are reminiscent of boxwood and often are mistaken for boxwood plants. They a slow growing plants that have a somewhat naturally rounded shape to them and are easy to maintain […]