Broward Landscaping Insights
January and February are the coldest months in Florida. The temperatures are frequently low enough to cause injury to our plants, especially ones not adapted to our Florida climatic conditions. Freezing conditions occur annually in north and central Florida while…
Read MoreFirst, I would like wish you, ” Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year”! Â Second, I would to thank my daughter Kara who got me started with my web and this blog a year ago and getting me into the 21st…
Read MoreAs another growing season comes to an end, we should look back at our landscape area and address areas that did not do well. A soil sample of that area may be be needed to be taken in order to…
Read MoreAlthough typically November should be when we start to cool down, it is apparent Mother Nature has a mind of her own. Winter annuals should be planted only when the weather starts to get a little cooler than current temperatures. The…
Read MoreThe hot days of summer are now gone and the first cool (not cold) front to reach South Florida, has been delivered. Cooler temperatures brings with it the opportunity for us to go outside and enjoy our landscape & garden…
Read MoreAnnuals offer an almost infinite variety of plant form and flower color.They brighten landscapes and add a splash of color to a entranceway, deck, patio or porch. Some may also be used as cut flowers. This month we will be…
Read MorePalm Tree Disease – Ganoderma is IncurablePalm trees symbolize the tropics in the public imagination. Coconut palms swaying in the breeze adorn advertisements for Florida’s beaches and resorts. Palms are a dominant feature in the landscape in housing…
Read MoreJuly has arived showing us why it is the peak of our rainy season, so turn off your automatic sprinklers this month and let Mother Nature do the watering for you. You should be monitoring your annuals & plants for…
Read MoreIf you think that the state of Florida offers a wealth of plant material and a good growing environment, you’re right. But try gardening within one-quarter of a mile on the Atlantic or Gulf  saltwater coasts, and you may have…
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Palm trees are often planted in the landscapes because of there low maintenance and tropical look. Most palms require regular maintenace including pruning to keep them looking attractive. Many palms maintain a set number of live fronds at any given…
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