Living in paradise comes with a catch—hurricane season. But Sarasota homeowners can weather any storm in style with the right plants. At Troy’s Tropics, we’ve handpicked five tough yet beautiful landscape stars that not only thrive in Southwest Florida’s heat and...
If you’ve ever wondered why your neighbor’s bougainvillea thrives while yours seems to sulk, the answer might be hiding in plain sight—your microclimate. In Sarasota, subtle differences like sea breezes, elevation, and even neighborhood design can influence how plants...
Sarasota’s stunning coastline and numerous waterways are treasures worth protecting. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle of protecting the waterfront focuses on minimizing the impact of landscaping practices on local bodies of water, from the bay to the canals...
