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Container Gardens & Hurricanes: Move It or Secure It?

Container Gardens & Hurricanes: Move It or Secure It?

by Troy's Tropics | Jul 18, 2025 | Organic Gardening, Sarasota Gardening, Storm Preparation

Living in beautiful Sarasota County means we enjoy lush gardens year-round—but it also means preparing our landscapes for hurricane season. For those who love container gardening, storm prep presents a unique challenge: do you bring those pots indoors, or can you...
Top 5 Florida-Friendly Plants That Bounce Back After Hurricanes

Top 5 Florida-Friendly Plants That Bounce Back After Hurricanes

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...
What to Prune, Stake, and Shelter: A Week-by-Week Storm Prep Guide for Sarasota Landscapes

What to Prune, Stake, and Shelter: A Week-by-Week Storm Prep Guide for Sarasota Landscapes

by Troy's Tropics | Jun 28, 2025 | Growing & Planting, Sarasota Gardening, Storm Preparation

Florida’s summer brings more than just sunshine and sea breezes—it ushers in hurricane season. For Sarasota homeowners, that means it’s time to give your landscape a little extra attention. The good news? With a simple, week-by-week plan, you can protect your plants...
Top 5 Storm-Resistant Plants This Season

Top 5 Storm-Resistant Plants This Season

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...

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