Plants NOT too Hot to Handle
Tallahassee Summers can bring the heat, but these plants prefer it that way! View heat-loving shrubs, annuals, perennials and herbs!
June 20, 2022
Garden Color
School’s Out, Gardening is In!
Providing Vitamin D, increasing daily movement and boosting our mood, fresh air and sunshine provide numerous benefits to all of us – including our kids.
May 27, 2022
May 6, 2022
Floral Trends We Love (and are likely to stick around through the wedding boom)
Wedding vendors are in full force with more events than ever before; and with the challenges that come along with such high demand, it also brings a new wave of refreshed creativity that went underutilized as the event industry all but froze during the pandemic.
April 12, 2022
Rare Finds for Spring 2022
Tallahassee Nurseries has a long history of searching out new and unusual plants to offer to our loyal patrons. We are constantly seeking out new growers to expand the plant palette of Tallahassee gardeners. This year, we reached all the way to Oregon for a
April 12, 2022
Predatory Insects: Saviors of the Garden
It can be a struggle to bring color into the shade garden – until you learn to utilize the humble Caladium!
March 31, 2022
Extending The Camellia Season
If you live in the Tallahassee area you no doubt know camellias are those pretty flowers in the winter time and you’re probably familiar with your 2 or 3 favorite kinds, but did you know there are not just a few types but literally thousands
March 10, 2022
March 1, 2022
How to Use Frost Cloth Properly
Each winter, I see all manner of eye-catching decorations in area front yards. I’m not just talking about flying reindeer. Each time a hard freeze is expected, you may find your neighbors draping everything from floral-print sheets to hats and scarves over the plants in their yard. If you’ve been confused at this unusual dress-up game, follow these guidelines to make sure your garden preparations for a cold night pay off.
January 27, 2022
Winter Color Guide
PANSIES Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool weather annuals across the country. Pansies offer charming round flowers that create a pop of color from fall till spring. Pansies and violas have edible flowers frequently used to add unique color to salads
January 27, 2022
January & February Gardening
Get all the tips you need to have your gardening flourishing!
January 4, 2022
Harry Potter Inspired Gardens
From food to potions to wands to character names – the Harry Potter series lends itself quite nicely to garden planning in Tallahassee.
August 4, 2021
Water Garden Guide
Peace, tranquility and soothing sounds are just some of the benefits of incorporating a water feature to your garden. Picture rocking on the porch, cold iced tea in your hand on a hot summer day only to be cooled down further by the refreshing sounds of your water feature.
May 6, 2021
Hydrangeas for Mother’s Day
Hydrangeas are a classic for Mother’s Day, and with good reason. The soft, colorful blooms look like surreal paintings, adding splashes of blue, pink, and purple to the garden, right around Mother’s Day each year.
May 5, 2021
Azaleas Served Two Ways: Cloud Pruning vs Selective Pruning
To be honest, there was a time in my gardening journey when I thought there was a right way and a wrong way to prune azaleas.
March 23, 2021
Oh Deer…Dealing With Deer in the Garden!
Every list of deer resistant plants is fundamentally flawed (well-intentioned, but flawed), and that’s because they cannot definitively state whether the deer in your yard will eat your plants.
March 12, 2021
Louisiana Irises: Living Art From Our Own Backyard
Irises have inspired artists for centuries. Even masters like Van Gogh and Monet tried to capture the alluring beauty of these spring blooms. Despite the creativity and skill of these paintings, the real thing, the flower itself, still possesses the most magic.
March 3, 2021
Bring Color & Texture to Your Shade Garden with Caladiums
It can be a struggle to bring color into the shade garden – until you learn to utilize the humble Caladium!
February 27, 2021
Japanese Magnolias
While anyone can enjoy the trees at our local parks, you can bring home your very own Japanese Magnolia, to enjoy every year in your own garden.
February 22, 2021
Indeterminate VS Determinate Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes in Tallahassee is one of the staple spring crops we’re able to cultivate! There are dozens of varieties to choose from making things not only a tasty adventure but, also super interesting. Before you jump into growing some for yourself, and maybe even
February 10, 2021
Amaryllis: The Holiday Plant Gift that Keeps on Giving!
Amaryllis are easy-to-grow bulbs that come in a plethora of color options, from solid red, white, pink, or green to striped with all sorts of patterns and petal formations. Everyone has their personal favorite, from the classic Red Lion to the unique Sumatra and Picotee.
November 22, 2020
Hanging Baskets: Benefits & Tips
Hanging Baskets Hanging baskets are one of the easiest and most popular ways of bringing your garden or landscape to new heights (pun intended). Not only are hanging baskets beautiful, they also last longer than cut flowers and are easily moveable. They don’t require digging
November 10, 2020
Hail to Variegated Plants!
My love affair with variegated plants started in my early garden years. Whether walking through a botanical garden or arboretum, my eyes were immediately drawn to the distinctness of these plants.
August 19, 2020
Sweet and Salty: plants for coastal gardening in the Florida Panhandle
Picking the right plant for the right place is the cornerstone of successful gardening. The more challenging the environment, the more important the proper plant section becomes. Coastal gardens are particularly challenging due to salt spray in the air, salt in the groundwater, sandy soil
March 11, 2020
What is Fortuniana Rootstock?
Fortuniana Rootstock Roses are Great…but What Does That Mean? Some plants are grown with special roots that help them survive in tough environments. These special roots are called “rootstock”. Growers are able to take the roots of one plant, the top from another plant, and
January 30, 2020
HYDRANGEAS, A SPLASH OF COLOR
This time of year, everyone is looking for creative ways to add color to their yards or gardens. We at Tallahassee Nurseries have an easy solution for you…beautiful hydrangeas! Hydrangeas are easy to care for shrubs that can add texture, showy color, and a bit
May 29, 2019
Camellia Inspiration at Maclay Gardens
We’re out at Maclay Gardens to get inspiration for our Camellia discussion! If you’re looking for a low-care, long-lasting, winter show of blooms, camellias are the perfect choice.
February 26, 2019
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