Huge Orchid Sale - Thursday the 23rd - Monday the 27th!

All of our in stock orchids are buy one get one of equal or lesser value 50% off!! WAIT, there's more!! All clay orchid pots and orchid supplies are 10% off and all glazed orchid pots are 20% off. Do NOT miss out on this amazing event!

February Gardening Tips

•Prune your citrus trees this month before blooms begin.

•Fertilize your citrus trees before their strong Spring growth begins. Apply a granular citrus fertilizer at the manufacturers suggested rate a minimum of 3 times per year - Spring, Summer, and Fall. Two good choices of granular citrus feed offered at Driftwood are Dr. Earth Fruit Tree and Espoma Citrus Tone.

•Ornamental grasses such as Fakahatchee, Cord, and the red or white Fountain Grass may be getting old and tired looking. Trim the clumps down now or, if you are a snow bird, just before you head back up North. This keeps them tidy and promotes fresh new growth. The common method of pruning ornamental grass is to shape the plant into a pyramid form.

•Refrain from cutting back cold damaged or cold sensitive plants. Highly sensitive plants include Ixora and Hibiscus.

•The cold snaps we've had in the past couple of months will begin to show their effects on plants in various ways in the coming month. Some signs of damage include brown spots, wilting, or dropping of leaves. Bring a sample of your damaged plant to Driftwood and one of our horticulture professionals will assist in returning your plant to its optimal health.

The ABC's Of Rose Bush Care

Roses are evergreen shrubs that can grow and bloom for
5 - 20 years if cared for properly. With 2000 different varieties from around the world we have the great fortune of a 12 month gardening climate where they can flourish.

Our choice for the most successful rose bush does not lie in the type of flower it blooms, but in the rootstock. The rootstock is the root system that supports the plant and is the foundation of your roses. We favor the Fortuniana rootstock. It's hearty and responds well to the growing conditions here in southern Florida. With that said, the rose it boasts is your choice. Driftwood carries over 20 types of the plant and we are happy to special order.

When it comes to planting, a rose bush prefers it's acclamation to occur during our cooler months. They should be located in a well drained fertile area of the garden in a space all their own, as they require plenty of air circulation to decrease their chance of fungal disease. They should receive a minimum of 6 hours sunlight per day. If some shade cannot be avoided, a location that supplies afternoon sun is best. In regards to fertilizer, the easy choice is Bayer's Advanced All in One Rose and Flower Care. It provides the necessary nutrients along with a systemic disease and insect control. Lastly, when the plant is comfortably established we suggest watering once weekly in the morning, but only if the rain hasn't quenched its thirst.

You will find that Florida container grown roses are a great buy as you can see them in flower and be comfortable that the plant is healthy and vigorous.