Emerald Blanket Carissa is a sparkling groundcover choice for Southwest Florida residents because, well, you can cover a lot of ground with it. For starters, its deep-green leaves look lovely next to colorful annuals such as Purslane or Blue Daze. And there’s nothing prettier than seeing a rich swath of Emerald Blanket wind around boulders or dot a bed of Brown River Rock cradling succulents. Since Emerald Blanket is a dwarf cultivar of Carissa, you won’t have to worry about it throwing Continue Reading
Florida Friendly Gold Sedum Will Spike Up Your Garden
Florida Friendly Gold Sedum finds its niche nearly everywhere – creeping over boulders, spilling down slopes or cascading from coral-colored pots. It’s needle-like but soft. Ground hugging but bright. If you’re looking for a graceful succulent with a spunky attitude, you’ll see it in sedum. As you might guess, gold sedum’s not fussy about soil type as long as the area drains well (pH range of 6.0-7.5). We recommend adding sand and gravel if you’re planting in the rainy season (too much water Continue Reading
