Get The Dirt: Gardening Downtime Provides Planning Opportunities
Cooler weather gives us time to plan for spring from inside our homes when we prefer not to be working in the weather outside....
Get The Dirt: Plants That Love Wet Feet
Many of us are hoping our rainy season will get started very soon, and it has and will continue. We can capitalize on our...
Get The Dirt: Great Landscape Additions: Florida-Friendly Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are a great addition to any landscape. They add texture, color, form and interest. These grasses need the same types of maintenance...
Central Florida Gardening Calendar
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has many excellent tools for gardeners. This article speaks to the benefits that...
Get The Dirt: Resolutions Are Upon Us!
Many of us ponder New Year’s resolutions and come up with novel ideas. Some follow through, implement and stick with their resolutions. Others try...
Get The Dirt: Identifying Unwanted Wildlife In The Landscape
Most of us enjoy attracting wildlife to our landscapes. However, there are some wildlife species that we would prefer just go elsewhere. Nuisance wildlife...
Get The Dirt: African Violets, One Of My Favorite Plants
My mother grew African violets on a TV tray in her room. She was very successful. The tips below can increase your success in...
Get The Dirt: Good Time To Create A Rain Garden
It’s that time of year again where we are generally fortunate to receive rain frequently. If you are looking for a way to capture...
Get The Dirt: For The Love Of Mulch And Mulching!
I still love to mulch. It’s relaxing; I’m outdoors and can see immediate results of my labor! It’s multitasking too: mulching while thinking about...
A Favorite Heat-Seeking Annual – Coleus
Annual flowers provide a great opportunity to color up your landscape, front porch and lanai, whether in the ground or in containers. Most Florida...
