Planting Water Lily Tubers from Amazon: My Experience

Ordering and planting water lily rhizomes (or tubers) off Amazon, or anywhere online, is tough because it's not like you can return them months later if you got a dud. Luckily, my water lily experience was a positive one, so I'm sharing where I ordered mine, and how I planted it. Ordering Water Lilies on … Continue reading Planting Water Lily Tubers from Amazon: My Experience

Should You Water Plants Before a Freeze?

As temperatures drop, gardeners often worry about how to protect their plants from freezing conditions. One common question is whether you should water your plants before a freeze and if that will help protect them. The short answer is yes—proper watering can actually help insulate plant roots and increase their chances of survival. However, timing … Continue reading Should You Water Plants Before a Freeze?

How to Make Sure Your Bird of Paradise Blooms

Bird of paradise plants (Strelitzia reginae) are popular all over Florida and we've always had them in our yard. I noticed some of them rarely bloom, while others pop up and surprise me. I learned there are certain conditions you can set to make sure your Bird of Paradise plant blooms regularly. This particular one … Continue reading How to Make Sure Your Bird of Paradise Blooms

Growing the Amaryllis Red Barbados Lily in Florida

Every Easter our yard lights up with bright red Amaryllis flowers with yellow centers. Because of that, I've always called them Easter Lilies. I've since learned they are actually not a lily at all, but an Amaryllis or Hippeastrum puniceum, a stunning flowering plant native to the Caribbean region, particularly Barbados, hence the popular name … Continue reading Growing the Amaryllis Red Barbados Lily in Florida

Tropical Beauty: Hawaiian Ti Plant Care, Growth and Propagating

Our Hawaiian Ti plant is flowering for the first time after relocating it to a very sunny spot! If you have these vibrant leafy plants in your yard, you might have wondered how to care for the Hawaiian Ti plant and encourage more to grow. Read on for tips on growing and caring for your … Continue reading Tropical Beauty: Hawaiian Ti Plant Care, Growth and Propagating