Lagerstroemia species - have become popular in Central Florida landscapes. They're one of the few plants that produce colorful flowers during our hot summers. Once established, they require very little maintenance. ...more

January 25, 2009

Severe pruning of crape myrtles is not only unneccesary, it's harmful to the plant. ...more

January 19, 2009

Robert Butler has made a life doing what he loves. ...more

June 13, 2008

Thomas LeGault's sister dragged him to an art class when he was 13. There, a passion for art and a career were born. ...more

January 2, 2008

There's something about the holiday season that makes even the most frugal among us (yup, that would be me) a little splurgy. I have all the decorations I need - nay, more - but still my shopping cart pulls toward the garden center. I want ho-ho red petals, fir-green leaves and snow-white blossoms for the front porch, the faux mantel, the patio. ...more

December 15, 2007