Planting Information Many times we get questions and emails regarding problems that customers are having with their plants and frequently it can be traced back to incorrect planting or lack of water early in the planting. Often customers would like to plant their own plants and to that end, see some information below that will assist […]
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 […]
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 […]
Problems in the Landscape There are many times that bad problems happen in the landscape and this is frequently true for newcomers to Florida. Here are some of the main reasons for problem landscapes: • Overwatering – significant numbers of problems are caused by overwatering. Irrigation should supplement rainfall, not the other way around. Run […]
Organic vs. Inorganic Insecticides Whenever there are pest issues in the landscape the first rule of thumb is to determine the cause and try to fix it. Wrong plant, wrong place? Too much water? Too much sun? Too little sun? Too little water? First determine what type of pest it is and is it going […]
Fertilize: If you haven’t fertilized your landscape shrubs, trees, and palms since spring- do so now! The stress of summer and frequent rains has depleted the nutrients in the soil and your plants need food! Nonflowering trees and shrubs can be fertilized with 8-2-12 slow release granular. For flowering shrubs, trees and perennials use 6-8-10 […]
Plant Profile: Container Planting Container plants are a great way to provide color in your garden or lanai, where planting plants are not an option. There are a host of great planters out there that come in all sizes, shapes and colors to complement your home or pool area. When planting containers always keep in […]
Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds: When setting up a butterfly garden you should endeavor to have an assortment of plants and always include both Host plants and Nectar plants. Host plants (such as Milkweed) are where the eggs are laid and when the larvae/caterpillars hatch they feed on the host plant. Nectar plants are plants that adult […]
Flowers: Fall arrives in September however; we all know it will still be hot! Some of the durable heat tolerant flowers include pentas, bush daisies, lantanas, salvias (perennial), angelonia and Blue My Mind. Consider adding some plants for color in the shade such as hydrangeas, variegated ginger, stromanthe triostar, mona lavender, caladiums or ferns. Semi-Tropicals: Add […]
Tidbits: • Mow your grass weekly this time of year. Mowing guidelines for your type of grass are: St. Augustine and Bahia- 3.5 inches to 4 inches; Zoysia- 2 inches high. The higher grass height protects the grass roots from summer heat. • Summer rains bring summer mosquitoes. Be sure to keep water fountains flowing […]
Storm Cleanup Hurricane Ian provided many of us with storm damage, either from wind or water, or both, to our trees, palms and plants. If you were one of those unfortunate people, here are some things to keep in mind: Plants are slow growing this time of year and recovery will take some time. Recovery will happen […]
Adding grasses to your landscape not only provides some texture, interest and movement, but also can add some color as well. Here are some of our favorites. Muhly Grass Beautiful lavender pink plumes adorn this easy care grass in the early fall through to late fall, at which point they become a beige color, until […]
Plants of the Month: Swaying in the Breeze Movement or plants that give the illusion of movement is a classic landscape design concept. Plants can be arranged to give the impression of movement along a curved path or plants that sway in the breeze also will catch your eye. Here are some suggestions for plants […]
VerdeGo is seeking a landscape Installer to be a part of a dynamic team for the Garden Center. Requirements: – Possess the communication skills necessary to effectively manage a crew, crew members, and have direct communication with existing and potential customers as necessary. – The ability to perform leadership functions such as keeping logs of […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Plants of the Month: Hollies Burfordi Holly: Burfordi Holly plants have lustrous, dark green shiny foliage against the red berries in fall and winter. They have all the makings for a beautiful plant! During spring the plant becomes covered in tiny, white clustered flowers. After the flowers fall tiny, green berries continue to grow until […]
Pests: While pests will become fewer with the approaching cooler weather, scale and particularly mites are active. Mites enjoy the dry weather so be vigilant for damage from them- especially on junipers or cypress. Continue to “scout” your garden for problems and stop by the Garden Center for advice on any issues that may arise. […]
Citrus We recommend that you wait until spring now to plant any citrus. However, you can keep it in the container until spring to make it easier to protect. Even though Citrus are much cold hardier than a hibiscus, a hard freeze (when temperatures fall below 32 degrees for more than 6 hours) may cause […]
Living Christmas Trees Would you like to enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree that you then can plant and enjoy for years to come? Stop by the Garden Center to see some. Here are some good choices: Carolina Sapphire Cypress is a great option. It is a silvery green color and has the “Christmas tree” shape […]
Lawn Care For St. Augustine, Zoysia and Bahia Lawns: Fertilome Winterizer • Apply Fertilome Winterizer this month to promote strong root growth through the winter months along with keeping great green color retention. • A 10-0-14 product plus trace elements for winter hardiness & disease resistance For St. Augustine and Zoysia Lawns: Hi-Yield Bug Blaster […]
Plants of the Month: Camellias Camellia Japonica ‘Pink Perfection’ Camellia Sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ Known for their elegance, Camellia’s are truly magnificent when planted in the right location. There are basically two types of camellias: Sasanquas, which bloom in the Fall, and Japonicas, which bloom in late Winter through early Spring. Sasanquas produce smaller but more flowers […]
Wildlife From early fall to late winter deer (bucks) will rub their antlers on the stem or trunk of a tree. Bucks do this to remove the velvet that has been growing on their antlers. Any tree in your landscape can be susceptible to damage. Trees that are damaged with vertical scrapes or shredded bark- […]
Gardening Tasks and Tidbits • Overgrown perennials should be divided and replanted now so they can establish well before the colder weather arrives. • Continue to keep your poinsettias, Christmas cactus and kalanchoe in night time darkness so they may set their blooms. • Mow lawns less frequently now: St. Augustine Grass- 3”-4”, Zoysia- 2”-2.5”, […]
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