Interesting Tidbits

Tropical plants cannot adapt to the cold.

30% of the population gardens as a hobby.

There are over 3.3 million acres of residential turf in Florida.

We offer landscape professional training in the Green Industry Best Management Practices (Gi-BMP’s) which teaches environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. Find out if your landscape professional has attended.

Hernando County is in zone 9A (USDA Plant Hardiness), which means be prepared for frost every year and it freezes most years.

Florida - Friendly Gardening Class Brochure

Summer Fall Class Schedule 2010

I saw my first lovebugs of fall.They will be around until sometime in October.  Thankfully they don't bit or sting nor do they spread any diseases, but they sure do make a mess on your car. Here are some helpful tips on dealing with these insects: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/IN/IN69400.pdf