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Along with September comes cooler nights, lower humidity and the perfect time to plant your fall vegetable garden. With a little planning, preparation and choosing the right vegetables, you’ll enjoy the “fruits” of your labor well into the new year! Plan your Garden If you don’t already have a garden location, make sure to choose a level, well-drained spot that’s close to a water source and receives at least six hours of sunlight per day. You can also plant some vegetables within your flower beds, however, make sure they will receive adequate sunlight. And balcony gardens are even an option!...

Welcome to Sarasota! Whether a newcomer to Florida or just relocating within our beautiful state, there is definitely a difference in gardening among regions of the US as well as across Florida.  Fortunately, understanding several key principles will enable you to quickly enjoy success in your new southwestern Florida flower beds. Are you in an HOA? If you live in a community governed by a Homeowner’s Association, you will likely have restrictions on the types of flowers you may plant. These restrictions often prohibit invasive plants as well as those with root systems that may damage underground drain and utility...

Butterfly Gardens are quite popular these days. But we suggest that Pollinator Gardens, which include Butterfly-friendly plants, are even more important. It’s safe to say that your beautiful flowering plants as well as those delicious fruits & vegetables you enjoy depend on successful pollination! Before we go too far and you think, “Not another garden to care for!”, let us clarify. A Pollinator Garden can be as simple as a small clump of flowers in your current garden or flower bed, a flower box on your balcony or a larger plot dedicated to pollination. Start small… but start! Why consider...

Florida’s subtropical climate gifts the sunshine state with two distinct seasons, the “dry season” and “rainy season.” And gardening – along with most outdoor activities, can be challenging during both. According to The National Weather Service, the rainy season officially runs from May 15th through September October 15th though it’s start can vary year to year. Unless current moderate to severe drought conditions continue, the rainy frequent showers and thunderstorms should ramp up anytime now. The warm and humid conditions definitely have! Let’s take a look at how to navigate the coming months. Local Fertilizer Bans First and foremost, don’t...

Reasons to Mulch The afternoon sun is definitely getting warmer and there are dozens of other things pressing on your schedule. However, mulching is essential to your gardens, flower beds and other landscaped areas. Buy why you may ask? First, mulch helps your soil maintain moisture, thereby reducing the need for irrigation and watering. Secondly and equally important, a properly mulched bed will limit weed growth. That’s significant, as we all want to limit the use of herbicides as much as possible. And mulching is a great way to accomplish that!And there are countless other reasons to mulch, including: Mulching...