Many of us reside in southern Florida because of the wonderful winter climate that permits us not only to enjoy the great outdoors without bundling up, but to cultivate thousands of tropical plants. However, as the old saying goes, there is no good unalloyed, and not every plant is benign. If you own a dog…
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This week Richard’s Special is three gallon Black Ironwood trees for $9.00 each. Normally these bird attractors sell for $15 at our Nursery. It’s a slow growing tree with lush green foliage and a fruit that will have birds paying regular visits. This deal is only available at our nursery in Miami and you have…
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This tree has a straight trunk armed with conical spines, especially when young, and much more sparse with age. It’s a massive tree, attaining a height of 80′ tall and a crown spread of 50′. This tree produces large 6-7″ red or orange cupped flowers (depending on the cultivar), which appear in January-February before any new foliage…
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This week I have something very interesting for your South Florida garden. The jaboticaba is not just delicious, it’s a very attractive addition to your garden. It’s also a great conversation piece because the fruit forms and ripens directly on the bark of the tree. The fruit is deliciously sweet. From now through Sunday Jan…
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Nothing adds flavor to a meal like fresh herbs from your own garden. Some herbs like dill are great for attracting butterflies to your garden as well, as they add their own beauty and color to everything you grow. This week, my special is for the 4 inch pots of herbs like: basil, parsley, mint,…
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