In a market flooded with cheap plastic planters, the question arises: Why should I invest in higher-priced planters? As a dedicated consumer of Liberty’s products, I, too, am still deciding...
Carly hargroves |
It's 2020, more than ever people are trying to be more environmentally conscious. This means less chemical usage, and using hardier materials that are drought, disease, and pest resistant without...
Bethany Weiland |
Water After a freeze, check the soil around your plants. Plants may not be getting the water they need if the soil has dried out or if the water in...
Bethany Weiland |
Consider using different foliage textures and colors instead of using plants that bloom. Adding variegated leaves, such as Variegated Ligustrum, Variegated Pittosporum, or Variegated Ginger, against a darker leaf adds...
Bethany Weiland |
Mulch is usually based upon your personal preference. What do you like the look of? Read below the pros and cons of common groundcover types. RocksPros Cost efficient. While they...
Bethany Weiland |
"I like to use the tried and true 'Thriller, filler, and spiller method' for my potted arrangements. Some plants that work well together are Apostle Iris for a thriller, Creeping...
Bethany Weiland |
1. Harvest! Anyone have the joy of owning a citrus tree? Now is the time where the majority of fruits are ripening and perfect for consumption! Have an over-abundance? Get...
Bethany Weiland |
1. Reduce irrigation. Continue irrigating (as needed) to prevent drought stress. A good way to tell water is needed is when turf turns blue-gray in color and/or footprinting occurs. Irrigate...
Bethany Weiland |
October is a great time to plant some cool season vegetables such as broccoli, lettuces, carrots, beets, tomatoes, radishes, and brussel sprouts. Mend the soil with some mushroom compost (or...
Bethany Weiland |
Fall season planting has numerous benefits. Trasnpiration (the process of moisture flowing through plants, into the leaves, where it there changes into vapor and released into the atmosphere) is low...
Bethany Weiland |
Crape Myrtles are beautiful blooming trees that give us vibrant color in the summer time, but many people prune them incorrectly. "Crape Murder" is when the entire canopy is removed...
Bethany Weiland |
Living in Florida, we experience brutal summer temperatures. Luckily for us we are able to stay cool with air conditioning... but our plants however are not this lucky. Most of...
Bethany Weiland |
We are having TWO classes on Growing and Maintaining your Food Forest. One will be held in Fernandina Beach and one will be held at our Jacksonville location. Click the...
Mike Zaffaroni |
[caption id="attachment_3010" align="alignright" width="1024"] This tree was planted too deep and is in decline.[/caption] Planting trees is all about the details. For example, did you know the tree will settle...
Mike Zaffaroni |