Everyone and everything can use some rejuvenation from time to time – even our soil. Our gardens yearn for rich, moist earth where the earthworms frolic. So how can we transform our soil from that dry, nutrient-deprived hard stuff to the good stuff? One great way is to top our garden soil with several inches of compost this winter and …
Flowering Shrubs That Thrive in Full Sun
Florida’s sun can be harsh, but keep in mind that plants acquire their energy from sunlight with a little thing called photosynthesis (biology class flashback!), so there ARE some bushes that actually thrive in Florida’s full sun. Some flowering shrubs that have no fear of the hot midday sun include hibiscus, which produce gorgeous, large, tropical looking flowers and grow …
What Grows Best in Florida
Volusia County full of bounty, How does your garden grow? With palms, mimosas, Aromatic flowers for your nose…ah, And honeybells all in a row? Looking for a heady cocktail of perfume, color and lush green foliage? The Florida growing season is luxuriously long, and, lucky for us, the list of flowers, plants and trees that flourish here is just as …