"We were told by a local landscaper in Sarasota that Gold Mound Duranta was a hardy shrub, but in just two years ours started losing leaves and finally died. Very disappointed as we loved the bright color. Please advise.” -- Thanks, T. N. ArtisTree is sorry to hear you had…
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Giant Apostle’s Iris is celebrated for its magnificent purple flowers rippled with rich yellow and mahogany tones. But for one Sarasota homeowner, its magnificence didn’t exist -- at least not at first. The Giant Apostle's Iris in all its glory: a stunning repeat bloomer spring to fall in SW Florida.…
Keep Reading "I admire Eugenia, but there always seems to be one or two in a hedge that never look good. Do they not do well in Sarasota? I live in Lakewood Ranch." -- Tony D. Ah, a good observation. Eugenia shrubs in Sarasota would enjoy a stellar reputation if it weren’t…
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Dwarf oleanders beckon from afar with soft, subtle beauty -- their blooms adding a fresh, clean look to millions of Florida landscapes. One wonders how a poisonous plant can be this pretty. Yes, all parts of dwarf oleander shrubs are poisonous if consumed. But if you plant them in the…
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