When it comes to gardening, Florida may as well be its own country. Our subtropical to tropical environment hosts a diverse variety of plants BUT you may have to throw much of what you know out the window because what the rest of North America is doing doesn’t always apply down here. So come along as we discuss gardening here in the Sunshine State!
The warmer weather can increase pest pressure in our gardens. But something we don't talk about often enough is how it can also increase the amount of beneficial predatory insects that visit our yards.Today we are going to discuss my favorite predatory insects and how you can increase their populations in your own space. Sign up for my FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult: rootsredefined.comSocial: IG@roots.redefined | FB@roots.redefined.fb | TikTok@roots.redefined
Vines are so versatile - whether you want to make a statement in a large planter, fill a hanging basket by the front door, maximize impact in a small space with vertical interest, or maybe its a little privacy you crave...No matter your goal or vision there is a vine for that!VINES DISCUSSED Leaners:1. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) FYI many types of bougainvillea - not all are trained as vines. 2. Allamanda (Allamanda cathartic)Twiners:3. Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)4. Sky Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora)5. Mandevilla Vine (Mandevilla spp.)6. Moon Flower (Ipomoea alba)7. Passion Vine (Passiflora spp)8. Dutchman's Pipevine (Aristolochia tomentosa)9. Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)Clingers:10. English Ivy (Hedera helix)11. Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila)12.Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)13. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)Other Vines 14. Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida)15. Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)16. Asiatic Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum)Sign up for our FREE Newsletter, Download Garden Plans, Book a Consult
Opening up and sharing it all...Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in the garden and interesting insights into the plant & floral industry – sorta like pulling the curtain back on some things you may not have been aware of. This is Part 2 of 2. Hope ya enjoy! VISIT OUR WEBSITE, DOWNLOAD GARDEN PLANS, SCHEDULE A CONSULT
Roots is headed into its fourth year! It's been a wild ride, and I have a ton to share about the gardening business. This episode is going to be a combination of helpful tips for you in the garden and interesting insights into the plant & floral industry – sorta like pulling the curtain back on some things you may not have been aware of. This is Part 1 of 2. Hope ya Enjoy! VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Transform your bland yard into the magical garden of your dreams. Have you ever left a botanical garden thinking "Wow, that was incredible!" Here's the secret. Any well-designed garden, private or public, is multi-sensory. Today we are going to challenge the way you view your outdoor space and before long you'll be thinking and designing like a pro. VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Floridians! We are headed into the BEST time to garden. So put on a cozy flannel and brew a cup of tea because today we are discussing some of my favorite plants for the fall and winter months. Plants discussed on today's episode: 1. Cranberry Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) 2. Zinnias 3. Muhly Grass 4.Tropical Hydrangeas (Dombeya Seminole OR Burgessiae Seminole) 5. Blazing Star (Liatris) Bonus Plant: Blue Spruce Sedum aka Blue Spruce Stonecrop VISIT OUR WEBSITE
For those of us who lean more toward the creepy and mysterious rather than the pretty and perky this episode is for you! We are going to discuss my favorite dark and moody foliage plants and also some hardscape tips to create the perfect Victorian Era Gothic Garden. Schedule a Plant Consult! (Onsite and Virtual options available)
Today is all about growing and harvesting your own food year-round in the sunshine state. YES, you heard me right. You can grow veg and fruit even in the hottest most humid months of the year and despite what you may think - it doesn't have to be difficult.
Today is all about the interesting and colorful plants you can decorate shady areas of your landscape with. Whether you have a large tree that casts shade, a north facing bed, or a covered patio or balcony, these plants thrive in low light conditions both in ground and in a pot!
Create the Cut Flower Garden of your dreams! Yes, even us Floridians can enjoy fresh cut flowers during the hottest parts of the year. Whether you have a yard or just a few balcony containers you can enjoy harvesting your own flowers. So, what are you waiting for? Let's create a mini flower farm!
Over the last few years, I have made it my mission to "rewild" my yard - transforming my outdoor space into a wildlife habitat. Today is all about attracting pollinators to the Florida garden. We will be focusing primarily on butterflies however bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators will be discussed, too. Because butterfly gardening is actually just wildlife gardening and when you garden for wildlife you attract so many wonderful birds and insects.
Today I'm going to share with you everything I have learned while maintaining indoor plants for my commercial clients. Whether you have a few succulents on the windowsill or a full-blown indoor jungle, this episode is for you. We are going to debunk some myths, share some tips and reveal an industry secret or two.
Today is all about the hot hot heat – July through October can be rough in the sunshine state for us gardeners. As someone who gardens for a living, I am all too familiar with this. Today I'm going to share with you 8 tips and tricks for making yard work more bearable during the summertime.
Today is all about the flowers and plants we romanticize – maybe you watched one too many British gardening shows or maybe you're reminiscing from when you lived up north or took a trip. "Flowers did so well for me up in New York but down here nothing grows." Well fear not! There are tons of tropical substitutions for popular plants that grow in other parts of the country or even across the pond. Check us out!
Today is all about the things you shouldn't do in the garden. We all make mistakes, and they can be a valuable part of learning. But if it feels like you are constantly at war with your yard or you are new to Florida gardening avoiding these plant fails will help expedite your learning curve!
There are many options when it comes to adding color to your yard - the best part? The 9 flowering shrubs we will discuss today do not require irrigation, synthetic fertilizers or pesticides!
Today we discuss 8 ways you can get creative and homestead within the confines of nontraditional spaces such as an apartment or HOA community.
Today is all about designing the perfect outdoor or indoor space with containers + understanding the different types of pots and which kind might be best for you.
Today we are talking about one of the most versatile plants for the Florida Landscape. Ferns. They are seriously a garden ninja – small, large, indoors, outdoors, full sun, full shade, in ground, potted, hanging baskets - there's a fern for that!
10 important things to understand when seed starting in the Sunshine State.
5 important things to understand when gardening in the Sunshine State.
When it comes to gardening, Florida may as well be its own country. Our subtropical to tropical environment hosts a diverse variety of plants, BUT you may have to throw much of what you know out the window because what the rest of North America is doing doesn't always apply down here. So come along as we discuss gardening in the Sunshine State!
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