The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Sep 14, 2023 11:00:00 AM

Dog-Safe Plants for Your Central Florida Landscape

When you start looking for outdoor plants safe for dogs here in Central Florida, it’s doggone disappointing at first.

Asiatic jasmine? Nope — toxic. Podocarpus? Toxic. Croton? Ti plant? Bougainvillea?

Nope, nope, nope.

Aw, man, so many Florida favorites! We’re clearly barking up the wrong tree. This might be ruff.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jul 20, 2023 10:00:00 AM

10 Full Sun Plants For Your Central Florida Landscape

Let’s face it, if you’re a plant in Florida, you better love sun.

But some plants love it more than others, offering bigger flowers and brighter, more colorful foliage when they soak up plenty of rays. 

What are some great plants for full sun in Central Florida? 

Grab your sunglasses and let’s take a look.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jun 9, 2022 11:32:00 AM

7 Plants That Bloom Year-Round in Central Florida

First, can we get a round of applause for Florida flowers that bloom all year? That’s a lot of work, right?

Nobody expects you to be perky and beautiful all the time. It would be exhausting.

So give them a little nod of appreciation when you walk past.

Want plants that bloom year-round in Central Florida?

Check out these blooming beauties — and some colorful bonus ideas at the end.