Broward Landscaping Insights

  Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), like these in hanging baskets, can also help to clean the air. Houseplants have long been loved as a way to bring some of the warmth and comforts of the outside, natural world indoors. But did…

The hottest days of summer are upon us with temperatures in the 90’s with heat indexes above 100. While some may find it too hot to work in the garden right now, you can put the climbing temperatures to use and solarize your…

  Royal Poinciana Royal poinciana (Delonix regia) tree in full bloom, Miami. Photo by Scott Zonna. Summer in Florida means different things to everyone. While some think only of the stifling heat, other people see themselves relaxing in paradise, perhaps in…

Gardenias Gardenias may not be low-maintenance plants, but many Southern gardeners think they’re worth the effort. And now there are hardier varieties available that better withstand typical gardenia problems like sooty mold. Gardenias are evergreen shrubs that grow in height…

This month we will be assessing our landscapes, particularly our trees since this is the beginning of our hurricane season which starts June1 and runs through October 31,2015. Tree Risk Assessment This tree had co-dominant stems instead of a strong…

April In Your Garden This is a great time to get out in the garden and do a little maintenance. You can divide clumps of bulbs, ornamental grasses, and herbaceous shrubs to expand and rejuvenate your garden this month. This…

Disinfecting Your Garden Tools Get ready for spring and the busy gardening season ahead by taking some time to disinfect your horticultural tools. Regularly disinfecting your tools is a good way to prevent disease from spreading in your landscape. There…

Cold Damage on Palms  Because palms can give any landscape a more tropical look, it is understandable that people would attempt to grow them in climates that are decidedly less than tropical. While palms may survive, or even thrive, for…

The cold weather is here, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll protect your plants this winter. Be ready to move tender potted plants to warmer sheltered areas if a freeze or frost is…

As the holidays come upon us, when people are thinking about gifts, what better gift to give than a potted plant? A plant in a beautiful container is a thoughtful and creative gift. And it’s actually two gifts in one. Finding a…