One of my favorite summer plants for adding color to the landscape is the old-fashioned coleus. A long-time staple for…
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Plant Questions & Answers
Copperleaf Glows in the Landscape
Watching the landscapers prune a Copperleaf hedge made me want to head over and conduct a class about the proper…
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Prune palms right for storm safety
Dear Carol, Is all the pruning of palm trees I see happening around my neighborhood really necessary before storm season? …
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Invasive Curly-tailed Lizards in Florida
Q: Would you comment on Curly-tailed Lizards, an invasive exotic species? Thanks, Bruce, Port St Lucie, FL A: The State…
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Firebush for quiet fireworks in the garden
For several years, I have shared my space with various canine companions who are terrified by the noise of thunderstorms…
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Plant and prune trees right for best results during hurricane season
For the most part, it is the trees that many gardeners and homeowners worry about during hurricane season, and for…
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