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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Steve TurnerAugust 16, 2020

This week’s highlight is on 2 grasses that resemble bamboo, but are in fact true grasses. The first is Pogo Grass (Pogonatherum paniceum). This is a clumping grass with very delicate stalks forming an umbrella shape 2-3 feet tall. Pogon … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Leonard GoldsteinAugust 15, 2020

One of the most vexing problems for gardeners everywhere is how to deal with the areas of their property in which there is not enough light for turfgrass to grow.  In the southern U.S., St. Augustine grass outperforms other turfgrasses … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Steve TurnerAugust 2, 2020

White Bird of Paradise Tree (Strelitzia nicolai) and Orange Bird of Paradise Plant (Strelitzia reginae) are this weeks highlighted plants. I think most people are familiar with the 3-4′ clumping orange bird of paradise plant. However, its close relative, the … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Steve TurnerJuly 19, 2020

There are many species of gingers in the nursery trade, but none more spectacular than the Torch Ginger. Botanical name, Etlingera elatior, the foliage is dark green with large wide leaves and canes that reach 6-9 feet. The flowers emerge … Continue reading →

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Steve TurnerJuly 12, 2020

There are many species in the Genus Costus. These are commonly referred to as New World Gingers, Spiral Gingers, Crepe Gingers, Button Gingers, and even Step Ladder Gingers. They aren’t related to the Old World Gingers of which a few … Continue reading →

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