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knockout rose

MEET THE ROSE THAT’S A REAL KNOCKOUT

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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vinca

ADD A SILVERY LUSTER TO YOUR FLORIDA LANDSCAPE

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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schefflera plant

THE LITTE SCHEFFLERA WHO COULDN’T GROW UP

A homeowner recently invited us out to talk about re-landscaping her front yard. She wanted everything replaced except the row of scheffleras growing right up against her house. “I know they don’t look the best, but we’ve had them forever,” she said, looking at the sparse leaves on top. “Can’t…

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mule

KICK UP YOUR LANDSCAPE WITH A DIFFERENT KIND OF MULE

What do you get when you cross a pindo palm with a queen palm? A rare mule palm -- one of the most beautiful of all pinnate-leaved palms. Its extreme cold hardiness and fast growing habit are a result of both parents’ best traits (like the animal, the palm is…

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