Dracaena Song of India plants lift Florida landscapes in the most lyrical way. Bright bursts of lime-green branches swirl out and upward, contrasting beautifully with dark shrubs or hedges. You’d think a tropical specimen this bold and artful would require a lot of special attention, but for Sarasota residents, it’s…
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An easy-care Florida native, Simpson's Stopper can be grown as a shrub, tree or lush hedge and requires almost no maintenance once established. Simpson’s Stopper is one of those Florida native plants that often has to have its odd name explained. So let’s stop and talk about the stopper. Many…
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Eagleston hollies are making a big splash with Sarasota homeowners seeking pool privacy. If you’re looking for a hedge that’s hardy but refined, these pyramidal beauties are the perfect choice. Newly installed Eagleston hollies will fill out for optimum privacy. Shapable with small slender branches, these evergreens can grow full…
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Silver Buttonwood can unbutton a dark Florida landscape in no time. Sure, the usual Florida buffet of palms, tree and shrubs can certainly add nourishing greens to your landscape plate. But sometimes you need a jolt of something light and bright to add more aesthetic flavor. That’s where the Silver…
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