Here are some suggestions for xeriscape gardens with drought-tolerant plants, which feature design alternatives to lawns and traditional landscapes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four planting zones (zones 8-11) in Florida. Here's how Florida planting zones impact your landscape and plant choices.
The beauty of raised garden beds is not hidden from anyone. They are really elegant to look at and one of the best things invented by man. So, are you
Travel around the world with a good book. Take the Uncorked Reading Challenge to read more diversely. Explore the best new books.
One-day backyard project ideas are the perfect way to spruce up your garden. Fire pit, pergola, trellis or cute planters - we have them all.
If you are an avid gardener or wish to have a potting shed for putting around, why not add one to your garden for a charming environment.
When I was a kid, we had a dog that would escape our yard every chance she got. Each time, she’d be found blocks away. I didn’t have any other dogs to compare her to, so I just assumed that while cats can go outside and find their way back, dogs take off and go. Then we adopted Murray in 2008. And he would stay put! Brandon was like, duh. Dogs do that. And I thought, not in my experience, they don’t! All of this is to say that there is no gate between the front and back yard here. There is an arch and a sense of passage, but no gate. We do have a cast iron fence around the front with a gate that we can close, but there are still means of escape through the adjoining neighbor’s property if one is determined. We thought for sure when we moved here that we would need to add something ASAP for the dog but when it didn’t prove to be a problem, we never got around to it. But when we do… For sure, I’m dreaming of something like these for the transition from front to back yard. But […]
Included in our list of the best trailing plants for hanging baskets (but not limited to) are low-maintenance, drought tolerant varieties, plants for either sun or shade and some trailing plants that are suited to keeping indoors.
Hey there, backyard lovers and fresh-air fanatics! Stuck staring out at a yard that feels, well, a little…meh? Maybe it's missing that special something – a place to unwind with a good book, host cozy
Welcome to Freeland and Sabrina Tanner's garden! I'd like to introduce you to one of the most AMAZING gardens I've ever seen.
Garden edging is an integral part of your landscaping design, adding an attractive aesthetic and a finishing touch to your garden beds.
Period-appropriate renovations bring a nineteenth-century homeplace back to life
Gardens are more than just outdoor spaces. They offer a space where you can break free from conventional designs and create an outdoor sanctuary that is truly one-of-a-kind. From formal and structured gardens that exude elegance and precision to wildflower meadows that celebrate the untamed beauty of nature, the possibilities for gardening know no bounds.
Knowing when and how to water orchids is the most important key to being a successful orchid grower. Learn how often to water orchids indoors.
The garden pathway is a must-have not only because it enriches the landscape and make the décor more beautiful but also for practical reasons. At its
Self-seeding perennials are ideal, low-maintenance options for filling up garden space, and you only need to plant them once!
There’s something very appealing about the simplicity of terracotta pots. On today’s blog post I’m sharing with you some great examples on how to use them. &n…
Hey there, backyard lovers and fresh-air fanatics! Stuck staring out at a yard that feels, well, a little…meh? Maybe it's missing that special something – a place to unwind with a good book, host cozy
Create different areas in your garden using boundaries, borders and clever planting
Greenhouse is a good solution for climate-dependent gardening (especially in freezing areas). You can find the 30 beautiful green house ideas I listed in this article and make yourself one.
This project demonstrates a real transformation between the first picture and the one showing the garden wall when finished. At first, based on a specific drawing, the wall is rebuilt and the treillage against the wall
Buy Ocala Anise Shrub Online Fast Growing Evergreen Shrub With Fragrant Foliage Looking for a plant to provide low maintenance, dense privacy? The Yellow Ocala Anise shrub is a wonderful option for a low-maintenance shrub and makes a great hedge plant! The shrub’s natural conical shape does not require much pruning and is great for more shady areas. The botanical name of this plant is illicium parviflorum hedge and it is native to north central Florida. Generally considered a large shrub or small anise tree if pruned to that desired shape. This plant or evergreen tree gets very large throughout maturity. Can grow up to 10 to 15 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. It makes a great privacy bush when planted in a location that deems it so. The yellow anise hedge also can provide protection from the wind as a windbreak. The Yellow Anise bush’s elliptical-shaped leaves give off an aromatic scent of anise when crushed and the shrub features olive green subtle flowers in the spring growing season, followed by star-shaped seedpods. Although it is similar to Star Anise bush, the licorice-scented seedpods and leaves are not edible fruit and should not be consumed. The central Florida shrub is considered a moderate to the rapid grower and can spread by suckering and forming colonies of the root mass. OCALA ANISE SHRUB CARE This species of Anise illicium does well in sandy, acidic soils but will adapt to other soil types as well such as moist soils or dry soils. Plants that are grown in shady areas have rich, dark green leaves, whereas plants grown in the sun tend to be more yellow green. This cultivar will remain upright and tight in full sun, and when grown in part shade takes on a more relaxed habitat with darker leaves and fewer blooms. These plants grow and thrive in the southern United States. The USDA plant hardiness zones are 8-10. The packaging method ensures your plant arrives in good condition. We ship high-quality plants so please reach out to us if it is anything less than what you were expecting. The yellow anise tree is very hardy and should have no issues. Shop the Ocala Anise for sale. It is a good choice for a cold hardy evergreen shrub with lush, green foliage and aromatically scented leaves. It is also easy to grow! Shop all our evergreen shrubs for sale.
Lately I've been thinking/dreaming a lot my "Forever Home" and the design details I imagine adorning this house! One of the things I find myself drawn to time and time again are pea gravel gardens. They are so simple and understated, yet so incredibly beautiful. The natural look
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Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens in Williston, Florida offers a serene and unique botanical experience with diverse flora, fauna, and scenic
