The question came in a text message from a landscape professional. A bit of a surprise, but a good reminder of a common problem in the South Florida landscape. The manager wanted to know about the ...

Question: This year the ixora look attractive in local landscapes. Why is it some years they do not grow and flower as well? Answer: Blame the varying look of ixora on winter weather. If the plants ...

Some plants simply thrive in summer and ixora is one of them. In most regions, June, July and August can be a challenge for plants, with high heat and drought. And, if we are to preserve resources, ...

A: The best time for heavier pruning is late winter/early spring. You can cut them back several inches. Pinch prune during the growing season to promote bushier plants. Fertilize if needed in early ...

Summertime brings out the best in South Florida's favored ixora shrubs. At this time of the year it is hard to miss the flourishing ixoras with their large blooms in colors of orange, red, coral, pink ...

I have planted many dwarf ixora on my property. Sometimes, one of the plants dies for no apparent reason. What is the problem? – Zelda Jacobs, Fort Lauderdale A. Dwarf ixora are subject to nematodes, ...

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

Q. I live in a small patio home with a small backyard. What do you recommend for a small tree to replace our Honey Bell that is being removed? The opening for the tree is about 6-by-6 feet surrounded ...