Plant of the Week: Gardenias
There are many varieties of Gardenias available in this area. All of the Gardenias have the beautiful white and extremely fragrant flowers that appear in spring and extend into summer. Some varieties grow taller than others-making a small tree or large shrub while others can be ground cover and shorter growing. Gardenias prefer part sun […]
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Plant of the Week: Roses
In this part of the world there are some easy care roses that do beautifully with only a little assistance on your part. Knock Out Roses: It’s the easy care rose that’s been featured in every gardening book or magazine! The Knock Out Rose is an outstanding plant that really is an easy care rose. […]
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Hummingbirds are BACK!
Hummingbirds are BACK! Artificial feeders will attract hummingbirds. Because feeders can be placed almost anywhere, they increase your opportunities to view hummers from inside your house. However, feeders should not be the sole source of food provided. The sugar solution may appeal to the hummingbirds’ sweet tooth, but it provides little nourishment. Nectar is much […]
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Sooty Mold: Common Pests – Aphids, Scale & Whitefly
Aphids are common plant pests affecting all types of plants including trees and shrubs. Aphids feed on the plant sap produced by the plant leaves. They excrete a sugary, sticky, “honeydew” which covers leaves, tree limbs and trunks and anything under the infested tree or shrub. Trees and shrubs with a high infestation of aphids […]
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Plants for Pools
Pool Plants Many customers have pools with planters or use large freestanding planters around their pools to try to create a tropical, colorful look to their pools. Rarely do we recommend flowers in pool areas due to the fact the flowers will drop petals and could stain your pool decks and end up in the […]
Irrigation Technician, St. Johns, FL
Irrigation Technician VerdeGo is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Irrigation Maintenance Technician. This position would be responsible for installation, repairs, troubleshooting and maintenance of underground sprinkler systems, in the Duval and St. Johns County areas. This position reports to the Irrigation Manager in St. Johns and Duval. This position requires knowledge of underground […]
Vote for Us! Reader’s Choice
It’s that time of year again! Welcome to the 2019 Readers’ Choice! These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer. Time to vote for your favorite local businesses. We would be honored if you took a couple minutes and clicked on the links below and voted for VerdeGo! Readers Choice https://news-journalonline.gatehousecontests.com/Daytona-Beach-News-Journals-Readers-Choice-2019/ […]
Attracting Wildlife to your Garden
There are many ways to attract different types of wildlife to your garden. For birds, try planting plants that provide dense coverage such as trees and large shrubs. Trees or plants that provide berries will give the birds a food source as well such as hollies, cherry laurel, Japanese blueberry or Ligustrum. Add bird baths […]
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Lichens
Lichens Frequently, customers come into the Garden Center with pictures or samples of lichen they have in their Garden. Most often people think that the lichen is killing their tree or plant. This is NOT the case. Lichens are moss like organisms that grow on the bark and branches of trees or shrubs. They do […]
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Coming Soon: Bulk Mulch & Rock
Coming Soon to VerdeGo Garden Center – Bulk Mulch & Rock! Red, Black, Brown, Natural and Hardwood Blend. Available for pick up or delivery! Stay tuned…..