by Keri Byrum | Apr 19, 2015 | Plant Spotlight
The idea for the this post came to me as I was walking our dogs the other day and came across this large patch of frog fruit plant growing in a nearby lawn. While some people would call this a lawn weed, it could also be considered a great flowering ground...
by Keri Byrum | Apr 7, 2015 | Around Our Yard, Plant Spotlight
I’ve loved (and wanted!) ‘Little John’ dwarf bottlebrush plant for several years. That’s saying a lot considering that most of the time I change my mind on my favorite plants and usually end up changing things out in a year or two. I’ve...
by Keri Byrum | Mar 31, 2015 | Around Our Yard, Plant Spotlight
Asiatic Jasmine, or Asian Jasmine, Trachelospermum asiaticum, is one of the tried and true ground covers for Central Florida. This drought hardy plant is evergreen, pest-free and requires very little care or maintenance. Driving through older neighborhoods this is the...
by Keri Byrum | Feb 14, 2015 | Plant Spotlight
Mousetail Plant, Phyllanthus myrtifolius, may be my favorite plant that you’ve never heard of. Or at least it is right now. You can see the weeping form and soft texture of the Mousetail Plant. When I think about texture in the garden this is the plant that...
by Keri Byrum | Feb 4, 2015 | Plant Spotlight
Choosing plants for shady areas of your landscape can be a daunting task, but taking the time to find the right plants will reward you with a beautiful, thriving garden. Selecting the right plants for the right place will help your garden to need less maintenance and...
by Keri Byrum | Feb 1, 2015 | Plant Spotlight
Oh no. It is starting to happen again. Its that time of year when “Crape Murder” happens all around Central Florida. One person starts and the practice spreads down the block like the flu. And the, before you know what happened, your neighborhood is...
