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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.