Category Archives: Plant Knowledge

Crape Myrtle Care During the Florida Summer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Crape Myrtles – They begin to bloom in summer, especially Natches, which has white flowers.  Soon you’ll be seeing light lavender blooms on Muscogee Crape Myrtles and coral blooms on Tuscarora Crape Myrtles.  As the blooms begin to fade, you … Continue reading →

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Growing Tomatoes in Florida

Posted on April 27, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Tomatoes are a very important commercial crop in Florida, and a popular crop in our gardens.  They’re easy to grow, but it’s important that you get the correct varieties for our area.  Many that you find in local box stores … Continue reading →

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Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with their Landscapes

Posted on December 27, 2011 by AskthePlantMaster

Although we all strive to have the perfect landscape, that is one with lots of year-round color and interest, yet requires little care on our part, most Floridians fail to achieve that goal. Why? Listed below are some of the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Plants

Posted on November 30, 2011 by AskthePlantMaster

Plants make up the basic framework of our landscape, and in order to have a successful landscape, it is essential that we use the right plant in the right place.  Your landscape can be both beautiful and practically carefree if … Continue reading →

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