MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Floridians on care of loquat trees, hosta plants, Easter lilies, amaryllis, ...

This week's plant pick is a native broadleaf evergreen (inkberry) that offers an alternative to disease-threatened boxwoods.

What is this plant and do I want it? I just found it growing in my backyard. I did not plant it, but I think it is ...

The perennial question of when to prune depends on when your shrub blooms, and what your goals are - with special attention ...

We recently purchased a home that has some very large azalea bushes. We love azaleas, but these are quite large and overgrown ...

Also called lemon cypress, Monterey cypress is one of the most stunning evergreen trees with chartreuse new growth and bright ...

After this year’s inconsistent and somewhat harsh winter weather, we are all starved for fresh air and sunshine. To a gardener, spring brings to mind a long list of things to do, from cleanup to ...

Pruning decisions should be based on local weather and plant dormancy, not the calendar. Identify if a shrub blooms on old or new wood to determine the correct pruning time. Shrubs that bloom on new ...

It’s hard to not catch Spring fever this time of year! Some plants began budding out as early as mid-February, and that was certainly a breath of fresh air. By now, cherry trees are flowering, yellow ...

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