Plant Care & Growing Knowledge

Azaleas thrive in acidic, well-draining soil with morning sun and afternoon shade. Keep roots moist with pine straw mulch and apply acid-forming fertilizer immediately after spring blooming.

Palms like Foxtail, Bismarck, and Areca require specific micronutrients—manganese, magnesium, and potassium—to prevent frond yellowing in sandy soil. Apply a slow-release palm food three times per year.

Living beachfront? Sea Grape, Silver Buttonwood, Bougainvillea, and Coconut palms feature thick, waxy leaves that resist salt spray and ocean winds without scorching.

New plants need deep, infrequent watering to encourage deep taproots. Water daily for the first two weeks, then transition to 2–3 deep soakings weekly depending on rainfall.

Tropical hibiscus love full sun and high potassium fertilizer. Prune lightly in early spring and monitor for aphids or whiteflies during dry periods.

Give Bismarck Palms plenty of room to spread their massive 10-foot silver fan fronds. Plant in full sun with excellent drainage and protect young fronds from heavy frost.