Coastal & Tropical South Gardening

Crinum Americanum
...inum americanum is commonly known as string lily, southern swamp lily or Florida crinum.… More
How to Grow Pacific Beach Strawberry
... or coast strawberry. It grows in Alaska, Hawaii, coastal California, Canada and South… More
Joseph's Coat Facts
Joseph's Coat is a beautiful, multi-colored climbing rose that blooms in spring and throughout… More
How to Make a Terrarium for Venus Flytraps
...ps are native to the coastal regions of North and South Carolina. Insectivores, flytraps… More

Coastal Landscaping Ideas
Coastal landscaping has its challenges, as salt spray, wind, heat and sand are intolerable… More
Northwest Coastal Landscaping Ideas
Plantings near the sea in Oregon and Washington often have special challenges to face:… More
Tropical Plants for Arizona
...lants are hardy in a small area of Arizona in the southwest where the… More
Florida Plants for Honeybees
Florida's honeybees are supported by numerous plant species, but a short list of major… More
How to Grow Tropical Vegetables
...n tropical regions of the world, are grown in the southern United States as… More
How to Grow Banana Peppers in Florida
...lapenos. Banana peppers thrive in Florida's warm, tropical climate. In the warmer regions of… More
Tips on Growing Citrus Trees in Florida
Florida's warm, tropical climate allows gardeners to grow a variety of species of citrus… More
What Flowers Bloom in April in Florida?
...ming of many flowering species of plants. Florida gardeners have many choices in annuals… More
The Best Plants for Pots in Florida
... regions of the state, Florida's mild winters and tropical temperatures allow for a… More
Florida Native Plants for Bees
...lay big roles in determining whether your Florida garden will be attractive to bees.… More
About Seagrass
...2 species of seagrass exist in both temperate and tropical regions. Seagrass serves several… More
How to Grow Florida Flowers
...e, pink, red, yellow or white roses, or an exotic tropical Florida flower such… More
The Best Strawberries to Plant in Zone 9
...entral Florida, the southern Gulf Coast of Texas, coastal and central California and a… More
How to Plant Escallonia
...nd salt-tolerant, making it a perfect addition to coastal gardens. Tolerant to the milder… More
How to Care for Pacific Beach Strawberry
...stal regions of Alaska, down through the coast of South American and Hawaii. These… More
African Daisy
African Daisy Seeds from Garden Guides More

Show More | All Articles

How to Grow Australian Tea Trees (Leptospermum laevigatum)
... thrive in the right environment with tips from a gardening specialist in this free… More
How to Grow Annual Geranium (Pelargonium)
...ranium, also known as pelagonium, requires a warm coastal climate, though they have been known… More
How to Grow Juniper (Juniperus)
...from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening and plant care. More
How to Grow California Redwoods
To grow California redwoods, or sequoias, use woody, composted soil, provide lots of water, good… More

How to Prune Crepe Myrtles
Pruning crepe myrtles prevents the tree from growing very lanky, so trimming back one-third of… More
Facts About Lemon Trees
...om a graft, and they survive best in warm, moist, coastal climates such as Italy,… More
How to Grow Larkspur (Consolida Ambigua)
...spur, or consolida ambigua, is a plant that likes coastal climates, and it can handle… More
How to Grow Cauliflower
To grow cauliflower, provide a mild, coastal climate, plant the seed in early spring, and… More
How to Grow an Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine
Growing an ornamental sweet potato vine can be done from seeds or from the root,… More
How to Grow Scaevola
...from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. More
How to Grow San Pedro Cactus
...dro cactus with helpful advice from a sustainable gardener in this... More
How to Plant a Citrus Tree
...from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. More
How to Power Wash a Patio
...in this free video on texas themed decorating and southwestern home decor. More

Show More | All Videos

Tropical South Gardening
www.gardenguides.com
Tabsey gardens on the coast in
gardening.about.com
and Tropical South in sun
www.southernliving.com
Tropical Garden
www.gardenguides.com

moving to Montana
Any members here from Montana, specifically the Helena area? My husband and I will be moving there next month and I've tried to look up what we can grow there as far as fruit trees go but can't find anything:mad: I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but have lived in… More
You know it's gonna be bad when...
...at Va. Beach (about 15 mins away) right now. This coastal system has been really kicking up the wind and surf- to the tune of almost 18 feet!!!! We've had gusts inland where I live near 40… More
Growing vegetables in a container garden
...e 7, I think) and would love to start a vegetable garden. I'm thinking of starting small (as I have a notoriously black thumb) with some vegetables in containers on my front porch, which is north facing and recieves a… More
bulbs in the fridge
...ht some bulbs--hyacinth, tulip and allium--for my coastal zone 22,23 Southern Calif. garden. I remember years ago when I had bulbs from Holland that we had to put them in the fridge for a few weeks before planting. It that a wives tale or just no longer necessary… More

Help with my container garden?
...th day temps between 60-85F in the summer, and my garden is in a particularly windy spot (my only outdoor space :/ ). I have three tomato plants (patio, sungold cherry and early girl), an eggplant (lavendar touch), and a chili… More
How warm?
... the big black plastic compost bins). It's mostly garden waste, shredded paper, grass clippings, and a small amount of vege scraps, but it doesn't seem to have "done" much - too dry I think, and not enough stirring, so… More
Hummer migration
...ate. Anna more or less wonders around the Pacific coastal areas. Oh sure, you may still have hummers.… More
seed pod
good morning to all from coastal Georgia. A friend gave me this seed pod the other day, but couldn't remember the name of the plant. any ideas? the pod is the size of a small chicken egg. Susan More
Hello, GardenGuides members
...ial and error gardening in the Florida Panhandle (Coastal South) . I am looking forward to meeting new people and sharing tips when I can get online. Thanks! More
Coastal Succulent at Point Bonita Lighthouse
My GF and I saw this succulent at the Point Bonita Lighthouse in Marin County yesterday. I asked the NPS naturalists there, all they could come up with was "its iceplant". Anyone have any ideas? Also we were noticing that a lot of the iceplant, yes there was some in… More
PEPPER LOVERS! here's one you probably don't have....
i have seeds for the oldest pepper in cultivation, Capsicum pubescens, known as the rocoto pepper. it's originally from peru and the incas grew this pepper for thousands of years before the europeans got here. it's a large, fleshy, round, red pepper with black seeds. it's hot. i make delicious… More
BAD soil help needed
I am hoping someone here might have an easy way for me to deal with my very poor soil conditions. I have been envisioning years of hard labor to get my soil in better shape, and thought someone here might have a "short cut" of some sort for me. We… More
Anybody seen this beauty?
...nnial? It dies to the ground every winter here in coastal Georgia. It spreads by root sprouts and blooms in September. Any help is appreciated! More
Steve's Photo Journal
... in Vancouver BC, Canada. We have a wet and balmy coastal climate that gets alot… More
hello from coastal Georgia is this friend or foe?
Hello all, this is the first time I have used a forum. I am looking forward to getting to know y'all. I need help identifying an unknown plant that is growing at the edge of the marsh. More