Spring has sprung and Florida wildflowers are popping up along roadsides everywhere. Our state wildflower, coreopsis (or tickseed), boasts 15 drought-tolerant species, and one species (Coreopsis floridana) is only found here—nowhere else on the planet. Why the name tickseed? Because the hook-like seed tips can loosen and affix to animals,…
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It’s the most widely sold rose in the USA. Introduced in 2000, the Knock Out® family of roses revolutionized our concept of the flower and is one of the more unique rose bush options for your Southwest Florida landscape. They’re easy to grow, require little maintenance and bloom nearly year-round…
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When’s the last time you thought of adding a touch of silver to your garden? Silver-leafed plants and palms can transform nearly any landscape design into a spellbinding array of color. Coupled with almost any shade (blue, pink, red, orange or purple), they can tone down rich colors or add…
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Cooler temps and shorter days are knocking at the door, which means it’s time to start thinking about which winter annuals you’ll add to your Southwest Florida garden. Looking for something glam with a bit of feisty attitude? For ArtisTree’s landscape designers, the comely coleus is a brilliant choice. Coleus,…
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