Florida Gardens

Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. Part II of a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?

Jul 17, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. In a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?

Jul 12, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

Most of the problems seen in landscape cycads and palm trees can be traced to nutritional issues. Teresa answers some recent questions on palms and sagos.

Apr 12, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

April is the perfect time of year to establish new lawns, garden beds and enhance your Florida landscape. Find out what gardeners need to know about irrigating properly, drought-tolerant plants and having healthier yards.

Apr 4, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

Everyone on St. Patrick's Day wants to be Irish! Irish gardens evoke great memories of an ancient culture filled with leprechauns, fierce Fenians, and believable fairy tales. But what if your family is from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Japan, Africa or India? What kind of international gardening can you bring to your Florida landscape?

Feb 11, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

Did you miss reading about Florida gardening? Teresa recaps all of her Florida Carefree Gardening Articles for 2004.

Jan 13, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

Want to add some unique, interesting and new proven plants and shrubs to your Florida garden, try these blooming beauties?

Jan 3, 2005 - Teresa Watkins

Florida has a winter season? It can get as cold as Mother Nature wants, as long as the sun shines. But do you know what you should or shouldn't do in your Florida garden? How do you prepare for a winter freeze? Don't stress about getting your yard prepared for the holidays. There's not much you have to do but enjoy the cooler tempertures and garden to your heart's content.

Nov 22, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Would you like to spook I mean spoof up your fall garden? How about adding some spectral ambiance for a Halloween display? Gothic gardens are not only for Halloween, for some they are a way of life and death.

Oct 16, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Deciding on what kind of mulch is best for your yard? Is organic or non-organic better? Which one is better for your landscape? Ever wonder if mulch attracts termites?

Jul 7, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

While Memorial Day is still warm in our hearts, our eyes wet with pride, and our prayers with loved ones in the military, did the thought come to your mind that you wished you had landscaped your yard more? And there's plenty of time to get your yard's spirit up before the next Fourth of July weekend.

May 31, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Want to attract more wildlife to your garden? Are you into recycling everything? Encourage your feathered friends to linger in your garden by furnishing supplies for nest-building.

May 17, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Spring flowers blooming in Florida yards can create a fresh, energetic garden with little maintenance and low watering needs.

May 9, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Learn all about keeping your Florida landscape green, watering efficiently and how precious our water supply is.

Apr 29, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Instead of crossing your fingers and hoping that your plants will survive or relying on inaccurate advice that is meant to be helpful but you come to find out, wasn't - don't give up your yard! I can help you learn how to plan before you plant so that you can successfully enjoy your Florida landscape. The second in a series of ten articles on Florida-friendly landscaping teaching how to make good decisions in selecting landscape plants for your yard.

Apr 18, 2004 - Teresa Watkins

Introduction and description of series of Florida-friendly landscaping practices to reduce water usage, maintenance, and protect Florida's precious resource: potable water.

Apr 4, 2004 - Teresa Watkins