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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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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Plant of the Week: Oleander
Oleanders provide that hot tropical color flowers that we all crave in our gardens! They make a great open screen, accent flowering plant or tree. There are different types and colors of Oleanders but here are some of our favorite: Oleander Calpyso: Oleander Calypso is a dark pink colored flower and it is available either […]
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Plant of the Week: Allamanda
If you love the cherry color that yellow brings to a landscape then Allamanda is a plant for you! All of them are extremely sun and heat loving and will thrive in those conditions. There are several varieties of Allamanda and not all of them are yellow. Here are three of the most popular varieties: […]
Summer Blowout Sale!
? Verdego Garden and Landscape Center will be having their biggest sale of the year. The Summer Blowout Sale is on Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22
Plant of the Week: Azaleas
There are many varieties of Azaleas- some grow quite large and only bloom in the spring time while others are smaller growing and bloom twice per year- spring and fall. Some examples of Azaleas available are: Formosa Azaleas: There are several types of Formosa Azaleas however they all grow between 4-8 foot in height and […]
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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…..