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 10, 2025 | landscape designer Sarasota, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening
What “Layering” Means in Landscape Layering arranges plants from tallest in back to shortest in front, mixing color, texture, and form so the eye flows naturally across the bed. Think of it like composing a photo: background (tall), midground (medium), foreground... 
by Troy's Tropics | Dec 5, 2025 | landscape designer Sarasota, Sarasota Gardening, Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening
If you love your yard by day, you’ll adore it after dark. Troy Tropics designs and installs custom landscape lighting that highlights your favorite trees, brightens walkways, and creates a warm, inviting space for evening gatherings—all with top-tier, Florida-tough... 
by Troy's Tropics | Nov 14, 2025 | Sarasota Trees, Sarasota Winter Gardening, Uncategorized
Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii) — Sarasota Design & Care Guide Compact, elegant, and holiday-ready. Also called Manila Palm, Christmas Palm shows a smooth gray trunk, graceful arching fronds, and cheerful red fruit clusters in winter—perfect for entries, pool... 
by Troy's Tropics | Feb 19, 2025 | Growing & Planting, Sarasota Winter Gardening
A thriving garden isn’t just about beautiful plants; it’s also about supporting local wildlife. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle of attracting wildlife emphasizes creating habitats that sustain birds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial creatures. By... 
by Troy's Tropics | Feb 6, 2025 | Growing & Planting, Sarasota Winter Gardening
Fertilizing your garden is essential for healthy, vibrant plants, but in Florida, it’s crucial to do it right. Improper fertilization can contribute to nutrient runoff, harming local waterways and ecosystems. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle of fertilizing... 
