After a winter freeze, patience is essential for recovering tropical plants in North Florida. Despite their sad appearance, damaged foliage protects healthy tissue. Key advice includes leaving plants undisturbed until spring, as many can revive. Careful pruning, delayed until new growth appears, can aid in recovery, ensuring a resilient garden.
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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?
Getting Rid of Hydroponic Garden Gnats
Hydroponic gardening offers countless benefits, but one common challenge is getting rid of fungus gnats that are attracted to the wet environment. I've been battling them since moving my Lettuce Grow farmstand and Gardyn indoors and have had some success getting rid of hydroponic garden gnats using the methods in this post. Read on to … Continue reading Getting Rid of Hydroponic Garden Gnats
Growing Pineapples in Florida
Growing pineapples in Florida is as easy as sticking the top of your eaten pineapple in the ground! We have about ten pineapple plants all around our yard and have had several produce pineapples in the last few years. Florida’s tropical and subtropical climate makes it an ideal environment for growing pineapples. These sun-loving plants … Continue reading Growing Pineapples in Florida
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