The Evergreen House Plant Care blog
Plant care notes for this coast
Short, practical guides written for the exact conditions between Sarasota and Port Charlotte: sandy soil, salt air, storm season, and homes kept at 74 degrees.
Houseplants
Houseplants vs. Florida Air Conditioning
Why humid Florida produces crispy brown tips on indoor plants, and the simple fixes for dry AC air, tap water, and salt buildup.
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Plant Selection
Choosing Salt-Tolerant Plants on the Gulf Coast
What salt tolerance really means near the water, which plants truly handle it, and how to layer plantings from Siesta Key to Port Charlotte.
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Soil & Feeding
Why Florida Soil Starves Your Plants
Our sandy, alkaline Gulf Coast soil leaches nutrients fast. Here is why your palms and landscape plants look hungry, and what actually helps.
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Storm Season
A Hurricane Season Prep Checklist for Your Plants
How to get your Gulf Coast landscape ready before a storm, and what to do after, from a Sarasota-area horticulturist who has seen it twice.
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