What to do after a freeze or frost
First and foremost, do not panic! While some plants have no doubt perished in the cold, many will recover in the spring. Here’s what’s next!
January 5, 2023
Trees
September & October Gardening
As we approach and enter fall, it presents a brand new opportunity in our garden as the weather cools off! What you should be planting now…
September 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
Japanese Maples – Stock & Care
We just received a shipment of stunning Japanese Maples! Check out our selections below to find your new favorite tree. All listed varieties and sizes are available as of 4.15.2022, but these plants won’t last long. Shop soon for the best selection. Tallahassee Nurseries is
April 20, 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
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
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
When Will My New Trees Produce Fruit?
The real answer to that question is unsatisfying…“it all depends.” To understand why, we must remember that a fruit tree is a living organism, a miraculous creature that can produce delicious food from merely soil, water, and sunshine. To make this everyday miracle possible, fruit
April 15, 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
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
Taiwan Cherry Tree, a Tallahassee Nurseries Tradition
Exuberant, bright pink Taiwan cherry blossoms are a big part of springtime in Tallahassee. The eye-catching flowers are the earliest sign of the parade of spring blooms to come. These spectacular small trees hold a special place at Tallahassee Nurseries too. Introducing this plant to
February 5, 2020
Basic Fruit Tree Care
Fruit trees can be tricky to grow. While an ornamental plant need only survive to fulfill its function, a fruit tree generally needs to thrive before it will produce fruit. Basic fruit tree care is essentially the same as for other plants, it’s just more
October 7, 2019
Memorial Plants are Great, If…
Memorials to lost loved ones (be they human or pet) are a wonderful way to keep fond memories alive. Please carefully review the following considerations before gifting plants as a living memorial for someone who has experienced a recent loss.
May 20, 2019
3 Ways to Succeed with Native Trees
After the storms of 2018, many people in the Panhandle have trees to replace. I’d like you to consider native trees if you are working to recover your landscape. There’s a big push to plant native trees and plants these days. Native trees have many wonderful benefits for our homes, our shared environment, and our wild friends.
February 9, 2019
Why We Plant Trees
Did you know there has been extensive research over the last few years that proves trees in forests actually communicate with each other through complex underground networks? What else might they be up to?
September 13, 2018
Dogwood Replacement Trees
The sad truth of the matter is that Native Dogwood trees are in a serious and widespread decline. While their native range covers much of the eastern United States, within that range, their wild habitat in North Florida is generally confined to locations that have
August 7, 2017
Shade is Money (Pictorial)
This charming cottage-in-the-woods landscape look will save you money!
August 3, 2017
Shade is Money
(Looking for a shorter read? Check out the “Shade is Money” Pictorial Guide HERE) How to Save the Most Money from Trees in your Yard Trees can save you real money! There are very few products in this world that can offer that kind of
August 2, 2017
Growing Citrus for North Florida
Tons of Tallahassee home gardeners have had huge bumper crops as of late. Don’t wait to get in on all the fun! With this guide to growing citrus, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to make make your garden a veritable fruit stand!
June 22, 2017
Special Fruit Tree Varieties You Won’t Want To Miss!
We’ve received our first big shipment of fruit trees for fall! The temperatures are dropping and it is the perfect time to plant. We offer the best selection that our area has to offer! We have a wide range of fruit trees including: • Persimmons
October 6, 2016
Restoring Your Landscape
I would like to start this by stating my deep gratitude to the Tallahassee lineman for their work in restoring power to our city and for the health and safety of all of those who endured the frightening winds of Hurricane Michael. Tallahassee has many
September 30, 2016
What to Do After a Hurricane
What to do next: First and foremost we hope that you and your family stayed safe through this storm. We want to be here as a resource now as you rebuild and restore your landscape. It’s important to not only think about replacing down trees
September 2, 2016
A Tree, Yet So Much More
Dogwoods are dying in our lovely Capital City, and the heartache it’s causing is very real. In most cases, I can help you replace an ailing tree with a better choice. All I have to do is find out which of the attributes are most
April 14, 2016
The Humble Azalea
I’m a native son of Tallahassee, born and raised. For me, and so many others from this area, springtime means azaleas. Massive Indica Azalea hedges are such an integral part of the Tallahassee landscape. However, sometimes we forget they’re even there until the spring explosion
March 17, 2016
You Are Ready for Japanese Maples!
Japanese Maples are stunning, there’s just no way around it. If you need a special plant for the focal point of your outdoor space, there are few choices that will impress your guests as much as a Japanese Maple. They come in variations of growth
March 10, 2016
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