Buying, Growing & Using The Blueberry Plant

Buying, Growing & Using The Blueberry Plant

The blueberry is a highly versatile fruit and can be used in everything from muffins to salads. Blueberries can be made into jams and preserves and do not lose their health benefits when frozen. Many of our customers will freeze blueberries to use throughout the year in smoothies and shakes.
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August is National Peach Month

What is so special about peaches and why do we love them so much? Since August is national peach month, we thought it would be fun to explore the history and facts of this delicious fruit. 
3 Different Ways to Prune Your Crape Myrtle

3 Different Ways to Prune Your Crape Myrtle

Details on how to prune your crape myrtle to the exact look you want! Prune your crape myrtle in the form of Standard, Multiple Stem, or Natural.
Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle for You

Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle for You

There are quite a lot of crape myrtle varieties each with their own unique qualities. From the color choices to the bloom period there are so many choices! Exactly how do you decide which crape myrtle is right for you?

Oleander the Beautiful

Oleander creates die-hard fans once planted and it is easy to see why. The flowers are beautiful! It thrives in some of the hardest growing conditions found in the States, bringing beauty to coastal and desert landscaping. This shrub is fast growing and can be used as a border tree or wind break. 
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New Trees in Time for Arbor Day!

In honor of Arbor Day 2018 we would like to introduce a few new trees and shrubs to you all! This collection will continue to grow but take a look at the new offerings here at Plant Me Green.
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Thornless Blackberries

When you think of blackberries you may envision tangled brambles full of prickly thorns that yield a few handfuls of fruit. The key to growing blackberries yourself is to start with 'domesticated' thornless varieties; they will be the easiest and most productive fruit you have ever grown. 
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Growing Superfoods: The Blueberry

Growing Superfoods: The Blueberry

What if we told you, there was a food -- not a drug -- powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and, for an added bonus, put you in a better mood. AND you can grow this food in your backyard...

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Successful Gardening: A Planting Guide

Here at Plant Me Green there are two different ways you can receive our plants. Some varieties come in bare root style, while most others are potted plants. Depending on the style you purchased, will determine how you will initially care for our leafy friends...

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Prettiest Plants on the Nursery: Wonderful Pomegranate & Bald Cypress

Prettiest Plants on the Nursery: Wonderful Pomegranate & Bald Cypress

In this series of posts, we'll be highlighting the best-looking plants on our nursery each week. We'll provide you with information about each plant and a nice picture of it, too. This week, we'll be taking a look at the Wonderful Pomegranate and the Bald Cypress. 
TreesAreCool Specialty License Plate Offered to Florida Drivers

TreesAreCool Specialty License Plate Offered to Florida Drivers

The Florida DMV is now offering a “Trees are Cool” specialty license plate to its residents. This means that for a small fee, drivers can now have a license plate that supports Arbor research and education throughout the state of Florida. 
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Saving a Split Crape Myrtle Trunk

Saving a Split Crape Myrtle Trunk

Soon after many flowers on the tree were in full bloom, we received a great deal of rain. The weight of the water, flowers, and leaves on the branches was far too much, and the root split.