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A Shopper’s Guide to Mandevilla

We share everything you need to enjoy success with mandevilla, including care and selecting the right varieties for your space. By Justin...

A Shopper’s Guide to Buying the Best Hibiscus

Pick out the best hibiscus for you with our easy tips. By Justin Hancock

5 Reasons to Love Hibiscus

Big showy flowers are the number one reason people swoon over hibiscus. But there are more reasons to plant this beauty.

A Shopper's Guide to Buying Geraniums

The backbone of the summer garden, geraniums provide nonstop color in beds or containers from late spring until fall. By Doug Jimerson

A Shopper's Guide to Buying Outdoor Ferns

Big, bold outdoor ferns add character and beauty to porches, decks, and terraces. By Doug Jimerson

A Shopper’s Guide to Begonias

There’s a begonia for practically every garden – indoors and out! Get tips for picking the perfect begonia for you. By Justin Hancock

Majesty palms

Our experts share their care tips so you can grow and enjoy beautiful majesty palms. 

About Mounding Mandevilla

Is a mounding Mandevilla perfect for your yard? Find out!

Container Garden Guide

It's easy to create, plant, and keep container gardens looking happy and healthy. Check out our tips. By Justin Hancock

Cool Container Gardens from the Costa Farms Team

Looking for ideas to create your own container gardens this season? Check out some of these ideas put together by the experts at Costa Fa...

Container Combo Ideas from Costa Farms

Create beautiful container combos with plants that look – and grow – well together. By Justin Hancock

Winter Hibiscus Care Tips

Keep your favorite tropical hibiscus alive in winter -- even if you live in a cold-winter climate.

Save Tropical Plants Before Winter

Cold-winter gardeners can enjoy their hibiscus and other tropicals all winter long. Learn how! By Doug Jimerson

Mandevilla Care in Winter

Enjoy the beauty of tropical mandevilla even after the snow flies. 

How to Care for Curcuma in Winter

Give your beautiful curcuma plant the right winter care.

How To Divide Perennials

Keep your perennials lush and healthy by dividing them regularly. By Doug Jimerson

10 Easy-Care Perennials Every Garden Should Have

There are hundreds of perennials to choose from. But which ones? Dig into this collection of reliable, beautiful, and easy-care perennials.

Best Flowers for Florida Gardens

What are some of the best flowers to grow in Florida? Here are some of my top picks. By Justin Hancock

Exotic Angel Is Where Houseplants Are Born

A tour of our Exotic Angel Plants farm reveals our care and passion of growing houseplants.

Xeriscaping: What It Is and How to Do It

Save water in your yard with xeriscaping! We show you easy ways how. By Justin Hancock

Grow Perennials with Native Roots

As hardy as they are colorful, many top perennials have native roots. Check out our favorites.

Plants in Bulk: Prettier By the Dozen

Buy annual flowering plants in bulk (12 or more) to make easy planters and beautiful gardens. Here are 12 ideas! By Karen Weir-Jimerson

A Gardener's Guide to Mulch

Adding mulch makes your landscape easier to care for. Learn more -- including the best types of mulch.

Super Succulent Pots

Desert Escape succulents are ideal for low-maintenance pots.