Florida frost suffers no fools. Any and all unprotected plants are fair game unless you're prepared. If your plants are well watered, they'll have a more established root system and will survive low temps better than those that are drought-stressed. Plus, well-watered soil absorbs more solar radiation than dry. Here…
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Q: I’ve spent so much time and effort on my landscaping and now it’s being devoured by rabbits. How do I keep these rascally rabbits out of my yard? A: There’s nothing cuter than a soft cottontail rabbit, but if you see one hopping across your landscape, you can count…
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Q: I have an issue that’s been haunting me all summer long. We have these things that look like elongated air plants on our bottlebrush tree, but my neighbor says they’re called Witches’ Brooms and that I don’t stand a ghost of a chance getting rid of them. She’s kidding,…
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Q: My once brilliantly green and thriving Indian Hawthorne now has yellowed foliage marred with brown mottling and spots. What is this and how should I treat it? A: Your Indian Hawthorne has Entomosporium, or fungal leaf spot. It’s a common problem during our frequent summer rains, exacerbated by high…
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Q: I am looking for a light-colored groundcover for my backyard -- something with a broader leaf. All I’m finding right now is variegated jasmine. Can you recommend something more interesting? I live in Florida. A: Why not consider Variegated Confederate Jasmine? It’s actually a woody vine that’s typically used…
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