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Watering Container Plants in Florida’s Hot Climate: Tips & Tricks

July 29, 2025 Fawn Neun

Container plants in Florida can lose up to 2-3 times more water than their ground-planted counterparts due to increased evaporation…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: container gardening, Florida gardening
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Small Space Container Gardening in Florida

July 25, 2025 Fawn Neun

Florida’s unique climate allows for year-round gardening, even in the smallest spaces. Whether you’re living in a Miami high-rise or…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: container gardening, Florida gardening

The Wildlife-Friendly Florida Garden: First Steps for Design

May 13, 2025 Fawn Neun 1 Comment

Beyond the manicured lawns and imported ornamentals that have become standard fare in suburban developments lies a more sustainable and…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: Florida gardening, pollinators, sustainable, wildlife gardening
what to plant in April in Florida for harvesting in the summer

What to Plant in April in Florida

April 3, 2025 Fawn Neun

April in Florida isn’t for the faint of heart—or the cool-season crops. The days heat up and spring surrenders to…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, gardening calendar, planting schedule, vegetable gardening
Planting in February in Florida includes lettuce and green beans

What We’re Planting in February in Florida

February 2, 2025 Fawn Neun

December and January were weird, am I right? How about that whole week of winter? Usually, Florida gardeners are doing…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, flowers, gardening calendar, planting schedule, vegetable gardening, What to plant in February in Florida
Florida native groundcovers for your garden

15 Florida Native Groundcovers for Your Landscape

January 31, 2025 Fawn Neun

Florida’s unique climate and ecosystem make it a paradise for gardeners, but creating a thriving garden here requires careful plant…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: Florida gardening, Native plants, tropical landscaping
Swamp milkweed - one of Florida Native Plants for butterflies

23 Blooming Florida Native Plants for Your Flower Garden

January 11, 2025 Fawn Neun

Florida native plants are the original inhabitants of our state’s landscapes, flourishing here long before we arrived and built golf…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: Florida gardening, flowers, Native plants, pollinators, sustainable
Napa Cabbage is a good choice to plant in January for Florida Gardeners

What to Plant in January in the Florida Garden

January 1, 2025 Fawn Neun

I hate to say it, but Hurricanes Helene and Milton actually gave me a chance to regroup. I could sit…

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Posted in: Florida Gardening, Garden Planning, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening Filed under: edibles, Florida gardening, flowers, gardening calendar, planting schedule, vegetable gardening
a vertical container garden in a conservatory space

How to Create a Stunning Vertical Container Garden in Your Florida Home

November 22, 2024 Fawn Neun

Imagine turning your bare outdoor walls and fences into a stunning tapestry of living plants! Did you know that an…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: container gardening, Florida gardening, tropical landscaping
heat resistant container plants

15 Heat-Tolerant Plants Perfect for Florida Container Gardens

November 3, 2024 Fawn Neun

Wow, did you know that temperatures in Florida can soar up to 100°F during peak summer? That’s hot enough to…

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Posted in: Container Gardening, Florida Gardening, Garden Planning Filed under: container gardening, Florida gardening, pollinators, tropical landscaping

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