Florida - Fine Gardening

  • native perennials
    Design

    Great Native Perennials for Your Region

    In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…

  • tomatoes in pots
    How-To

    How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots or Containers

    Growing tomatoes in containers can yield great results. Container life can also help gardeners overcome some of the challenging conditions of the Southwest, such as low-fertility soils. However, not all…

  • butterfly on yellow flowers
    Design

    Flowers From Anne’s New Florida Garden

    Happy Monday GPODers! While February is the shortest month, for many of us in colder climates it can feel like the month that never ends. The excitement of the New…

  • Banyan tree
    Design

    Fascinating Finds in Florida

    Happy Friday GPODers! I was recently scrolling through some old photos and hit a batch I had taken on a trip to Florida at the beginning of 2022. For anyone…

  • ‘Tamukeyama’ Japanese maple
    Design

    The Best Japanese Maples for Southern Gardens

    Japanese maples (Acer palmatum and cvs., Zones 6–9) are prized for their graceful forms, stunning foliage, and vibrant fall colors. However, gardening in the southeastern United States poses unique challenges,…

  • Design

    3 Designer Secrets for Using Color to Make Your Garden Great

    Color is a powerful tool. By using it skillfully, you can make any size outdoor space visually impactful. Color can also be used to ensure our landscapes are more comfortable…

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
    Design

    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

  • Bougainvillea 'Oolala'
    Design

    Tips and Tricks for Growing Bougainvillea

    Mention bougainvillea to almost anyone, and their first images may be of sun-drenched stucco walls festooned in the neon colors of the tropics. From beachside to desert to lush tropics,…

  • Ravenala madagascariensis
    Design

    GPOD on the Road: Fascinating Finds From Florida

    Happy Friday GPODers! We're going tropical today and taking a look at some plant highlights from a recent trip I took to Delray Beach, Florida. I'm a strong believer that…

  • Design

    Roger and Linda’s Florida Garden

    We are Roger and Linda. We live in Pompano Beach, Florida. We have built this little paradise, which is our pride and joy. We cherish every moment that we sit…