Garden Center
Veggie Gardening in Zone 10b Southwest Florida
A tremendous aspect of gardening in southwest Florida Hardiness Zone 10b is enjoying fresh, homegrown produce year-round. Best Vegetables to Garden in Southwest Florida by Season Many types of veggies can grow well in zone 10b, depending on when they are planted, their general time to maturity, and their individual growth needs, such as soil type, sunlight levels, and fertilization and watering requirements. Whether seeds or seedlings are planted in the garden will also impact...
Hurricane Prep for Plants
Hurricanes can be devastating for even the best-laid landscapes, bringing violent winds, torrential rains, storm surges, salt spray, and other impacts to yards even a significant distance from the coast. There are steps you can take as hurricane preparations for plants, however, that can help minimize such damage and protect your landscape from these storms. When Is Hurricane Season? The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins annually on June 1 and lasts through November 30. Historically, the...
5 Most Common Houseplant Pests
It’s not unusual or a sign of failure if houseplants become infested with some common potted plant pests. This problem is more pervasive when introducing newly purchased plants to the home, moving tender houseplants from the outdoors back inside with the changing seasons, and finally, when houseplants are under stress. These buggers can wreak havoc, leaving plants unhappy, unhealthy, and downright unattractive. However, even the most tenacious pests can be controlled with conscientious care. By...
Houseplants for the Home Office
Houseplants can be a wonderful and invigorating addition to the home office, bringing different benefits to your workspace. But which houseplants are best for a home office setting and what care do they need to thrive? Benefits of Home Office Houseplants Houseplants bring a touch of nature into your home office, nourishing peace and tranquility that can reduce stress no matter what the workday brings. Studies have shown office plants can boost productivity and creativity,...
Fall Chrysanthemums
No flower is more iconic of autumn than the chrysanthemum, and these beautiful mounding perennials are ideal for fall flowerbeds, pots, window boxes, borders, and many other uses. How will you get creative with chrysanthemums this fall? Why We Love Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums, or mums, are coming into their glory during the cooler months with a range of stunning autumn colors. Depending on the cultivar, these plants sport yellow, white, red, orange, bronze, pink, peach, wine,...
Kale, the Super Food
Did you know kale is a super food? Kale belongs to the same family as cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. It is a rich source of vitamins C, A, & B6, and is loaded with manganese, calcium, copper and potassium, with no fat or cholesterol. Add it to your garden for a healthy harvest!
Get Started Composting
Fall is an excellent time to start a compost pile with all of the leaves falling, and if you develop compost now, you will have a rich source of organic material for your garden and flowerbeds in spring.
Problems With Your Compost Pile? Fix Them!
A compost pile should be part of every gardener's yard, since it adds so many benefits for recycling and providing organic material in the garden.
The Fall Vegetable Garden
Fresh vegetables don't have to end as the days grow shorter - fall is a great time to plant an autumn garden to extend the growing season.
Birdscaping
As wildlife habitats are threatened by development, the creation of a bird-friendly environment that provides food, water and shelter is crucial to the existence of our wild bird population. Caring for our feathered-friends is an educational and enjoyable activity for the entire family that brings beauty and song to our lives.
