Dear Carol: My lovely pentas always have so many ants on them that I don’t want to bring them into…
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Florida landscapes
What is shade in the landscape?
Shade gardens can be a lovely focal point or private garden for quiet contemplation, but just what is shade in…
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Crotons are great plants for outside and interior gardens
Crotons are among my favorite plants for the landscape. I have heard some folks say they don’t like crotons because…
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Collect oak leaves and recycle them as mulch
Dear Carol, The drought has caused our giant oak trees to shed a ton of leaves; how should we handle…
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A Gift of Roses
Roses have been on my mind; they are an impractical but charming gift. As a practical horticulturist, they are a…
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