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SW Florida Plant Guide — Page 17
Everything you need to grow a beautiful tropical landscape in Southwest Florida — written by locals who plant here every day.
How to Grow Pygmy Date Palm in Pine Island's Climate
Learn how to grow pygmy date palm trees in Pine Island's tropical climate with expert advice from Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Queen Palm Landscaping Ideas for Bonita Springs Homes
Expert queen palm guide for Bonita Springs, FL. Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Where to Buy Bougainvillea in North Port, FL (2026 Guide)
Expert bougainvillea guide for North Port, FL. Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Mahogany Tree for Privacy in Sanibel — Hedge & Screen Guide
Discover the perfect mahogany tree for Sanibel's tropical climate, learn about hedge and screen options, and get expert growing tips from Florida Palm and Plant
Crotons Care Guide for Marco Island Homeowners
Expert crotons guide for Marco Island, FL. Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Where to Buy Royal Palm in Captiva, FL (2026 Guide)
Discover the best places to buy royal palms in Captiva, FL. Learn about care, growing conditions, and expert advice from a local nursery.
Pine Island Cat Palm Installation — What to Expect
Learn how to install a stunning cat palm in your Pine Island, FL yard with expert advice from Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Privacy Hedges Care Guide for Fort Myers Homeowners
Learn how to choose, plant, and maintain the perfect privacy hedges in Fort Myers' subtropical climate. Get expert advice on watering, fertilizing, pruning, and
Ferns for Privacy in LaBelle — Hedge & Screen Guide
Discover the best fern species for privacy hedges and screens in LaBelle, FL. Learn how to care for your tropical ferns and boost your property's curb appeal.
Bamboo Landscaping Ideas for Pine Island Homes
Discover the perfect bamboo landscaping ideas for your Pine Island home. Learn how to care for and install bamboo plants in Southwest Florida's unique climate.
Estero King Sago Installation — What to Expect
Learn about the benefits, care tips, and installation process of King Sagos in Estero, FL.
How Much Does Heliconia Cost in Captiva? Complete Price Breakdown
Discover the cost of heliconia plants in Captiva, FL. Get expert advice on pricing and care for these stunning tropical flowers.
Avocado Tree Landscaping Ideas for Port Charlotte Homes
Expert avocado tree guide for Port Charlotte, FL. Florida Palm and Plant Co.
King Sago vs Other Options for Bonita Springs Landscapes
Expert king sago guide for Bonita Springs, FL. Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Mahogany Tree vs Other Options for LaBelle Landscapes
Discover the pros and cons of mahogany trees in LaBelle, FL. Learn about alternatives and get expert advice on tropical plant care.
Best Plumeria for LaBelle Yards — Expert Growing Guide
Learn the best plumeria varieties for your LaBelle yard and expert growing tips from a local nursery.
Where to Buy Tropical Plants in LaBelle, FL (2026 Guide)
Discover the best tropical plants for your LaBelle garden and where to buy them in our comprehensive guide.
Bismarck Palm vs Other Options for Lehigh Acres Landscapes
Learn the pros and cons of Bismarck Palms versus other options for your Lehigh Acres landscape. Expert advice from Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Crotons vs Other Options for Lehigh Acres Landscapes
Expert crotons guide for Lehigh Acres, FL. Florida Palm and Plant Co.
Privacy Hedges Landscaping Ideas for LaBelle Homes
Learn how to create a private oasis with our expert landscaping ideas for hedges in LaBelle, FL.
Royal Palms in Sanibel, Florida
Royal palms are a popular choice for Sanibel homeowners looking for a tropical, low-maintenance tree that thrives in the local climate. Here's what you need t
Best Palm Trees for Tampa Bay Yards: What Survives a 9b Winter
The palms that survive an inland Tampa Bay winter, ranked: sabal, Sylvester, pindo, mule, Canary Island date, queen and Washingtonia, plus the ones to skip north of Sarasota.
Sylvester vs Canary Island Date Palm for Sarasota and Bradenton Homes: Cost, Look and Cold Hardiness
How the Sylvester palm and the Canary Island date palm compare on looks, growth rate, space, cold hardiness, health issues and delivered-and-planted cost for Sarasota and Bradenton yards.
How Much Does a Clusia or Podocarpus Privacy Hedge Cost in St. Petersburg and Clearwater?
Real delivered-and-planted pricing for clusia and podocarpus hedges in Pinellas County: per-plant cost by container size, spacing, worked examples for a 100-foot line, and which species survives the cold.
Queen Palm Problems in Tampa and Brandon: Frizzle Top, Cold Damage and What to Plant Instead
Why queen palms in Tampa and Brandon get frizzle top (a manganese deficiency), potassium deficiency, cold damage, fusarium wilt and Ganoderma, how to fix each one, and what to plant instead.
Cold-Hardy Palms for Wesley Chapel and New Port Richey: A Pasco County Planting Guide
The palms that handle a Pasco County winter, from sabal and pindo to Sylvester, mule and Chinese fan palms, the ones that are a gamble, and how to site and protect palms in Wesley Chapel, Land O Lakes and New Port Richey.
Sod in Tampa Bay: Floratam vs Empire Zoysia vs Bahia, and What a Pallet Costs Installed
How Floratam St. Augustine, Empire Zoysia and Bahia compare in Tampa Bay yards, how sod pallets are sized, and how installed sod pricing works by the square foot and by county.
Salt-Tolerant Plants for St. Pete and Clearwater Beach Waterfront Homes
Palms, hedges, groundcovers and trees that handle salt spray, brackish groundwater and storm surge on St. Petersburg, Clearwater Beach and Anna Maria Island waterfront lots, and the plants to keep off the seawall.
HOA-Friendly Landscape Plants for Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota That Pass Architectural Review
The hedges, foundation shrubs, color, palms and trees that architectural review committees in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota approve without a second look, what gets rejected, and how to get a modification request through the first time.
Live Oak, Magnolia or Crape Myrtle: Picking a Shade Tree for a Brandon or Riverview New Build
Live oak, southern magnolia and crape myrtle compared for a Hillsborough County new-build lot: mature size, roots near driveways, wind resistance, litter, HOA canopy rules and delivered-and-planted pricing.
Delivered vs Delivered-and-Planted: What a Palm Tree Installation Costs From Sarasota to Tampa
What separates a delivered palm from a delivered-and-planted palm, how palms are quoted by clear trunk and height, the $500 minimum and county trip charge, and what moves an installed price up or down across Tampa Bay.
Foxtail Palms in Cape Coral
Foxtail palms are a popular choice for homeowners in Cape Coral due to their elegant appearance and resilience in the local climate. Here's how to care for th
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