Region-by-region growing guides for North American gardeners
Region-by-region gardening and fruit-growing guides for North America: the right varieties, planting times, and care for your climate, one region at a time. Currently deep on Texas and Florida, with more states on the way.
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CategoryBrowse →Texas FruitPlanting, timing, and care guides about Texas Fruit.
CategoryBrowse →Best Plants for FloridaPlanting, timing, and care guides about Best Plants for Florida.
CategoryBrowse →What to Plant in FloridaPlanting, timing, and care guides about What to Plant in Florida.
CategoryBrowse →Florida Fruit TreesPlanting, timing, and care guides about Florida Fruit Trees.
CategoryBrowse →Florida VegetablesPlanting, timing, and care guides about Florida Vegetables.
CategoryBrowse →Florida CitrusPlanting, timing, and care guides about Florida Citrus.
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Variety picks, planting timing, and care guides tuned to your region's climate.
What to Plant in FloridaRead article →Best Plants for Florida Gardens by RegionBest plants for Florida gardens by region come down to one split: are you in North, Central, or South Florida? The state runs from USDA zone 8a in the Panhandle to zone 11 in the K
Florida VegetablesRead article →Florida Vegetable Gardening for Home GrowersFlorida vegetable gardening for home growers comes down to one problem northern gardening advice doesn't solve: timing. The sun isn't the issue here. A tomato transplant that does
Florida Fruit TreesRead article →How to Fertilize Fruit Trees: Type, Rate, and TimingHow to fertilize fruit trees comes down to three decisions: which fertilizer type fits your tree and soil, how much to apply for the tree's size, and when to feed so nitrogen build
Best Plants for FloridaRead article →Best Flowering Plants for Florida GardensThe best flowering plants for Florida gardens are not the ones that look good on a nursery tag in April. They are the ones still blooming in August after three weeks of afternoon t
Florida CitrusRead article →Best Citrus Trees for Florida BackyardsBest citrus trees for Florida backyards depend almost entirely on where in the state you're planting. A satsuma that shrugs off a 22°F night in Tallahassee would be overkill in Nap
Texas FruitRead article →Tips for Growing Persimmons in TexasGrowing persimmons in Texas is one of the more forgiving fruit-tree projects you can take on, but the state's range of climates means the right variety and the right rootstock matt