Tropical South
April, 2001
Regional Report
In the Garden
The Return of Crotons
I visited Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, this past week to see the new croton garden that was being installed. David McLean, horticultural professor at Broward Community College, and his students were planting this garden of colorful foliage...
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Resources
Books
Tropical Ornamentals, A Guide Tropical Ornamentals, A Guide , by W. Arthur Whistler (Timber Press, 2000; $48), is a...
Web Finds
Croton Information For more information on growing and using crotons in the landscape, check out the Broward...
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Regional Reminders
- Postpone Planting
- Harvest Tropical Fruits
- Control Aphids
- Mulch to Prevent Weeds
- Prune Groundcovers
