Growing Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis)
The fishtail palm is a unique palm tree that can grow to be about six to 10 feet tall. It’s not a plant that is easy to grow, especially indoors, …
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15 Florida Drought-Tolerant Plants
When you first move to Florida, the plants that you bring with you from another area of the country may not do well in the humidity and the heat in …
The Different Types of Begonias
Begonias are a plant that comes in a variety of colors, so you can easily get a begonia to match any décor in your garden. Most varieties do not need …
10 Different Types of Jasmine Plants (Photos)
Jasmine is a plant that I absolutely adore. The scent of the flowers and the way the blooms look on the plants is something that I must have in my …
16 Perfect Florida Ground Cover Plants
Now that you have planted all of your trees and shrubs in your garden in Florida, you need some ground cover to complete the look. Not all ground cover will …
24 Florida Flowering Trees
Having flowering trees in your garden is a great way to add height to the space. Adding the right trees can also add a lot of color to your garden …
Growing Copperleaf Plants (Acalypha wilkesiana)
Copperleaf is a wild-looking plant that has unique foliage. This is a tropical plant, but the shrub has leaves that are copper, pink, green, yellow, and cream. This plant can …
35 Beautiful Florida Shrubs
Shrubs are a beautiful part of any garden, and when I first moved to Florida, I had to do a bit of research to find shrubs that will grow in …
Growing Beautiful Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)
Cape jasmine is what is known as false jasmine, so it is not a member of the same plant family. Native to Asia, this is a plant that is actually …
16 Different Types of Phlox Plants
Phlox is a lovely plant that can be grown as an annual or a perennial. It is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, and it comes in more than 50 …
16 Different Types of Petunias (Photos)
Petunias are plants that belong to the Solanaceae family, and there are over 35 different species of the plant that are all native to South America. They vary a lot …
15 Fantastic Florida Vines (Photos)
I love vines in my garden because they give you a lot of decorative options without requiring a lot of work. Most vines will be able to cover a fence …
Different Types of Florida Pine Trees
Pine trees are a type of tree that can thrive in colder weather, but what if you live in a part of the country that stays warm for the majority …
15 Different Types of Carnations (Dianthus)
The carnation is a plant that grows in hardiness zones six through 10, and it has become a very popular option for many gardens in this area. Carnation means “flowers …
13 Different Types of Morning Glory (Photos)
I love the way that morning glories make my garden look. There are well over 1,000 different varieties of the plant, and each species looks unique. These plants create blooms …
Different types of Heathers and Heaths
Heathers and Heath are great plants to grow. They’re able to add beautiful color to your winter garden. They are easy to grow, provide them with some sun and keep …
15 Large Florida Palm Trees
Have you ever driven around Florida looking at the different types of palm trees and wondering what they are? I have, and after a little bit of research into the …
26 Stunning Colorful Succulents
I love growing succulents in my garden because they take minimal effort to maintain. However, I have found that a lot of the succulent that I have planted are very …
15 Perfect Small Florida Palm Trees
I recently moved to Florida, and because I lived in the northern part of the country before this point, I decided that I wanted to plant some small palm trees …
How to Overwinter Fuchsia Plants
Many gardeners and plant enthusiasts aren’t sure how to properly care for their Fuchsia plants over the winter, and sometimes people end up just throwing them out when the cold …