Christmas Cactus!
Christmas cactus are here in 1 gallon and Hanging Basket as well as 1 gallon, 8 inch, and 14 inch hanging baskets. We also have Poinsettia’s! Stop by the garden center and pick yours up today!
Closed for Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family from VerdeGo! Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
Plant of the Week: Flax Lilly
Plant of the Week – Dianella (Flax Lily) Flax Lily is a spreading perennial that, despite its grass appearance, is actually of the Lily Family. It is used as a ground cover, border plants or as an accent plant. Flax lily grows in clumps averaging 1-3 feet of height and width. It has a variegated […]
Plant of the Week: Indian Hawthorne
Looking for a low maintenance foundation plant? Indian Hawthorn is a great choice! It is slow growing, fairly low growing plant that can be used as a foundation plant or anywhere in your yard where you require a plant that is easy care. Indian hawthorn has rounded green leaves and blooms profusely in the spring […]
Plant of the Week: Thyrallis
Thyrallis is a beautiful flowering shrub that becomes covered in masses of yellow flowers from spring through to winter. In fact, if it is a mild winter- they will keep blooming through the winter as well. The plant is fast growing and can reach heights of 5 to 6 feet and 3-4 feet of width. […]
Plant of the Week: Container Palms
Here are the varieties that we have in containers. Some are 3 gallon, 7 gallon, 15 gallon and 30 gallon. • European Fan Palm • Sylvester Palms • Pygmy Date Palms • Bismark Palms • Saw Palmettos • Ponytail Palms • Queen Palms • Mule Palms • Cardboard Palms • Majesty Palms • Sugar Palms • Cat Palms • Needle Palms • Cat Palms • Areca Palms • Chinese Fan Palms […]
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*Update – Fall in Love Sales Event
*Update – 10/19 Due to the inclement weather on Saturday, October 19th for our Fall in Love Sales Event, we have decided to extend the 25% off sale all of the week of October 21st through to October 26th. The planned complimentary Bratwurst and Drinks will now be on Saturday, October 26th. ? Mark your […]
Best of the Best Landscaping Company
We are so very excited to announce that we have won Best of the Best Landscaping Company for Volusia and Flagler County! Thank you to everyone who voted and to all our loyal customers! We truly value your patronage and look forward to helping you with all your landscaping needs!
Plant of the Week: Arbicola Trinette
Arbicola Trinette Arbicola trinette is a beautiful variety of Schefflera that is most often used for its outstanding variegated foliage that adds pops of color to the landscape. It is can be used as an accent in the garden or as colorful container plant for the pool side or patio (without the flower mess). It […]
Plant of the Week: Plumbago
Plumbago is one of our favorite blooming shrubs! It grows 3’-5’ tall and wide. Showers and showers of blue flowers appear for 10 months out of the year! Plant Plumbago anywhere that receives at least 4-5 hours of full sun, the hotter the better! Plumbago are deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. It is beautiful […]
Plant of the Week: Muhly Grass
Muhly Grass is a naturally growing grass in Florida- found in woodland areas, open fields and even along the roadside. It makes a beautiful addition to any landscape with the ethereal pink/purple masses of plumes it provides in early fall. Muhly Grass grows about 2-3 feet high and about 3 feet wide. It is virtually […]
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September 2019 Newsletter: Plants of the Month
What will be blooming in the fall? Pink Muhly Grass Muhly Grass is one of the BEST grasses to use in the landscape! It is very symmetrical with a fine texture that gently sways in the breeze. This tough Native will tolerate drought and flooding making it suited for wetland sites as well as beach […]
September 2019 Newsletter: Lawn Care
September Lawn Calendar St Augustine and Zoysia F-Stop A granular product that contains Eagle® fungicide that provides a systemic protectant and curative fungicide. During the warm, rainy months protects your lawn from: • Anthracnose • Red Thread • Septoria Leaf Spot • Brown Patch • Copper Spot • Dollar Spot • Fusarium Blight • Leaf […]
September 2019 Newsletter: Semi-Tropicals, Water
Semi-Tropicals October is the last month to plant tropicals like Allamanda, Ti plants, Crotons, Bougainvillea, and Helichonia. Planted by the end of the month, they have adequate time to establish a good root system to re-emerge from, if they receive freeze damage this coming winter. Fertilize your flowering tropicals with Nurserymen SureGro Bloomer 6-8-10 to […]
September 2019 Newsletter: Citrus & Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs
Citrus & Fruit Citrus can still be planted in September. There is still plenty of time for roots to get established before the winter cool. Mature fruit trees should be laden with fruit now. Some fruit trees may be laboring under the burden of the fruit. Prop up limbs or remove some of the fruit […]
September 2019 Newsletter: Trees & Palms, Pruning
Trees & Palms Fall is a great time to plant trees such as Oaks, Crape Myrtles, Elms, Magnolias and Hollies. The heat isn’t as bad and rain fall is normally good this month for rooting and establishment. Even though top growth may not occur during the fall and winter months, roots will grow and when […]
September 2019 Newsletter: Fall Blooming, Perennials & Annuals
Fall Blooming Now that we are at the end of summer our summer blooming perennials and annuals are starting to look worn out. What are some of the prettiest plants for fall and winter blooms? *Native Muhly grass will begin blooming with pink plumes by the end of the month. Cassia begins blooming in October […]
Plant of the Week: Camellias
Camellias Camellias are a classic in the southern states. They have been around for centuries and provide beautiful winter color with gorgeous flowers that are available in a multitude of colors. Flowers are produced amongst a dark green glossy foliage. Camellias can be used as foundation plantings, accent plants or in clusters. They are fall […]
Plant of the Week: Fountain Grass
Fountain Grasses make wonderful additions to gardens by providing texture, movement and color. There are two main varieties that are common in our area- Red (or Purple) Fountain Grass and White Fountain Grass. White Fountain Grass Both these grasses grow between 3 and 5 feet tall and wide and thrive in Full Sun. They are […]
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Plant of the Week: Bird of Paradise
The Bird of Paradise is semi-tropical so when they are smaller it is advisable to protect them from cold temperatures. There are two very popular varieties of Bird of Paradise common to this area: Orange Bird of Paradise The first is Orange Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) which is known for its striking orange and […]
Plant of the Week: Crape Myrtles
Crape Myrtle is a highly popular Southern tree that produces multitudes of blooms every summer. There many varieties and colors that grow to different heights and sizes so plan your space and choose a tree and color that will meet your needs. Crape Myrtles are deciduous and drop their leaves in late fall but as […]
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2019 News-Journal Best of the Best – Vote for Us!
Fellow Gardening Members, The News-Journal is hosting it’s Best of the Best Volusia/Flagler awards and we have been honored to be nominated in 2 categories – Garden Supply/Center and Landscaping Company. If you have a spare minute, please click on the link below and give us a quick vote – it’s easy to do! Thank […]
Plant of the Week: Bottlebrush
The bottlebrush plant is a must for gardeners looking to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The botanical name is Callistemon Citrinus for the more popular Red Bottlebrush. Named for its distinctive flowers, this evergreen has bright red flower spikes that are reminiscent of a bottle washer. The multi trunk (or bush form) of bottlebrush is often […]
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Plant of the Week: Ixora
Ixora is a great tropical flowering plant that will provide bright color as a foundation plant, accent plant or in a container. There are two types of Ixora- one variety grows larger and the other is a dwarf form. All Ixora are very salt tolerant and the deer usually don’t bother them. As they are […]
Now Hiring: Account Manager
Career Opportunity 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 clients with […]
Plant of the Week: Drift Roses
From the developers of the Knock Out rose comes a compact, prolific blooming, groundcover rose perfect for small gardens, containers, hanging baskets, or mass planted for dramatic color. Drift Roses: A compact, prolific blooming, groundcover rose perfect for small gardens, containers, hanging baskets, or mass planted for dramatic color. Enrich the soil in a well-drained […]
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Poisonous Plants
We are often asked about poisonous plants in the garden that could pose a threat to both pets (animals) and people alike. A lot of plants look beautiful and harmless, but could actually be deadly if ingested. Check out our list of poisonous plants here. Check out this great article on Toxic Plants by UF/IFAS. […]
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Plant of the Week: Crotons
If you love the hot tropical color of plants in your garden, then crotons are a plant for you! Crotons are sun loving although can tolerant partial shade. They are semi tropical and will require protection from winter cold. The deer usually do not eat them and they are salt tolerant for those customers with […]
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