by Troy's Tropics | Dec 17, 2025 | All those Flowers, Beauty in Green, Bougainvillea, Gardening for Health, Gardens to Visit, Growing & Planting, Indoor Plants, landscape designer Sarasota, Organic Gardening, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening, Uncategorized
If you’ve ever wandered the lush paths at Troy’s Tropics on Proctor Road, you might wonder: how did this little slice of paradise happen? Spoiler: it didn’t begin with a retail hub, a design studio, and full nursery operations. The unfolding of Troy’s Tropics Sarasota...
by Troy's Tropics | Dec 1, 2025 | Gardening for Health, Growing & Planting, Organic Gardening, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Uncategorized
If you’re hunting for an easy, fast-growing fruit tree with year-round charm, Jamaican Cherry (Muntingia calabura) is a gem. This small evergreen delivers vibrant white flowers and loads of sweet, cherry-like red fruits that kids (and songbirds) adore. It’s a natural...
by Troy's Tropics | Jul 11, 2025 | Gardening for Health, Growing & Planting, Sarasota Gardening, Storm Preparation
When hurricane season hits Sarasota County, resilient landscaping can make all the difference. At Troy’s Tropics, we believe that a garden should be both beautiful and built to last. That’s where Florida-Friendly plants shine—they’re not only drought-tolerant and...
by Troy's Tropics | Jun 13, 2025 | Gardening for Health, Growing & Planting, Organic Gardening, Sarasota Gardening, Storm Preparation
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...
by Troy's Tropics | May 30, 2025 | Gardening for Health, Sarasota Gardening
Hurricane season in Florida isn’t just a weather update—it’s a call to action for every gardener. In Sarasota County, where lush landscapes meet coastal winds, prepping your garden isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about protecting your home, your investment, and the...
by Troy's Tropics | May 23, 2025 | Gardening for Health, Growing & Planting, Organic Gardening
If Florida summers bring the heat, why not match it with fiery blooms and lush greenery? Whether you live in Sarasota, Venice, or North Port, flowering shrubs offer vibrant color with little fuss—and they’re perfect for gardeners who love tropical flair without...
