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September Container Gardening Recipe 2025

September 17th, 2025 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

September Container Gardening Recipe 2025

Falling for Foliage!

Who needs flowers when the leaves steal the spotlight? This September container garden recipe is packed with rich color, striking textures, and bold contrasts—all from foliage alone. It’s a vibrant, low-maintenance way to welcome fall, whether on a porch, patio, or sunny garden nook.

1. Picasso Paintbruah Crotons

With splashes of red, orange, green, and yellow, crotons are tropical showstoppers that thrive in warm weather and bright light. The ‘Picasso’ variety adds an extra layer of drama with its painterly streaks and whispy leaf shape.

2. Alternanthera

This compact foliage plant brings deep burgundy tones and a neat, mounding habit. It loves the heat and is perfect for edging or tucking into mixed containers for color contrast.

3. Coleus ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’

A trailing coleus with velvety burgundy leaves edged in green, this variety spills beautifully over the sides of containers. It’s shade-tolerant and adds texture and richness to any arrangement.

4. Cuban Oregano

This fragrant, fuzzy-leaved herb has thick, variegated leaves that are both ornamental and edible. It’s drought-tolerant, loves the heat, and brings a soft texture to balance bolder foliage.

 

Falling for Foliage numbered

Who says flowers get to have all the fun? With the right mix of bold textures and vibrant foliage, you can create a container garden that’s just as colorful—if not more so—using only leaves. From deep burgundy to golden variegation, foliage-focused combos like Falling for Foliage! prove that leaves alone can carry the whole show.

PRO TIP: Foliage Needs Contrast to Shine

When designing with foliage, contrast is key! Pair plants with different leaf sizes, shapes, and colors to create eye-catching combinations that pop—even without a single flower.

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August Container Gardening Recipe 2025

by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

August Container Gardening Recipe 2025

Aqua Bloom

A Living Glass Garden You’ll Fall in Love With

This Sunset Succulent Bowl is a heat-loving, low-maintenance container recipe that’s as tough as it is beautiful. Planted in a shallow dish and topped with gravel, this mix of sculptural succulents thrives in summer sun and brings desert-inspired style to your patio or tabletop.

1. Glass Container — Any large, clear glass vessel will do—thrifted jars, apothecary containers, or oversized vases. Transparency allows light in and gives you a front-row view of your aquatic ecosystem.

2. SOL Soils – Saharan Gold — This specialty substrate is designed for planted aquariums and provides essential nutrients while anchoring aquatic roots. Its earthy golden color also adds natural beauty to your jar.

3. Found Rocks — Beachcombed stones or river rocks give structure, personality, and provide surface area for beneficial bacteria. Bonus: snails love to climb them!

4. Aquatic Plants — Bundles of oxygenating aquatic plants help clean the water while creating a habitat for fish and snails. These plants absorb fish waste and release oxygen—essential for a thriving aqua garden.

5. Pond Water or Dechlorinated Water — Use established pond water or tap water that has been treated with dechlorinator. This prevents harm to fish and preserves the balance of the ecosystem.

6. Guppies — Colorful and hardy, guppies are ideal for small, filter-free aqua gardens. Just a few will help maintain the symbiosis between animals and plants.

7. Aquatic Snails — Ramshorn or bladder snails are natural cleaners, keeping glass and rocks free of algae and debris. Limit to 1–2 per jar to avoid overpopulation.

8. Duckweed — A floating plant that rapidly reproduces, duckweed provides cover for guppies, reduces algae growth, and completes the natural filtration process. Scoop out a little as needed to maintain light and airflow.

 

Aqua Bloom Recipe

Check out the video above for step-by-step instructions.

Bring the beauty of water gardening indoors with this month’s Aqua Bloom container recipe. Simple to create, easy to maintain, and endlessly fascinating to watch, an aqua garden is the perfect blend of nature and creativity. Stop by the Garden Center to see our examples, pick up everything you need, and let us help you bring your own living water garden to life!

 

Duckweed

PRO TIP: Mind the Duckweed

 

Keep duckweed at about half the water’s surface.

Too much will block light from reaching your plants and fish.

What Is an Aqua Garden?

Tranquil Terrariums: An Enchanting Display of Miniature Ecosystems

An aqua garden is a miniature, enclosed aquatic ecosystem—essentially a low-tech aquarium-meets-terrarium. It’s built inside a glass container and designed to function without a filter, relying instead on a natural symbiotic relationship between the plants and the aquatic animals.

Guppy fish in a aquarium

Here’s how it works:

  • The fish (we recommend guppies) produce waste,
  • The plants use that waste as nutrients,
  • The plants also oxygenate the water,
  • And snails help clean up algae and excess organic material.

With the right balance, this little ecosystem requires only occasional maintenance—just top off the water, feed the fish sparingly, and trim the plants as needed.

Lush aquatic plants thriving in an aquarium environment with vibrant greenery and natural wood accents

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12501 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

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Jacksonville, FL 32225

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July Container Gardening Recipe 2025

July 24th, 2025 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

July Container Gardening Recipe 2025

 

Sunset Succulent Bowl

Drought-Defiant Beauty in a Bowl

This Sunset Succulent Bowl is a heat-loving, low-maintenance container recipe that’s as tough as it is beautiful. Planted in a shallow dish and topped with gravel, this mix of sculptural succulents thrives in summer sun and brings desert-inspired style to your patio or tabletop.

1. Kalanchoe delagoensis ‘Mother of Millions’

This unique succulent produces narrow, upright leaves dotted with tiny plantlets along the edges. It multiplies easily and adds vertical interest and texture to the dish. Echeveria

2. Graptopetalum Pentandrum

Also known as Ghost Plant, this variety forms pale, plump rosettes with pink and gray tones. It’s incredibly hardy and can easily handle heat and drought.

3. Graptopetalum Paraguayense

Features soft, pastel rosettes that shift between shades of silver, pink, and lavender depending on the light. It’s drought-tolerant, easy to propagate, and adds a dreamy, delicate touch to any succulent arrangement.

4. Aloe

A classic succulent with spiky green leaves and medicinal uses, Aloe adds structure and resilience to the container. It prefers bright light and dry conditions between waterings. (varieties may vary)

5. Echeveria ‘McDougallii’

This smaller, silver-green rosette has a graceful, minimalist look and pairs beautifully with bolder succulent varieties. Its waxy coating helps it tolerate intense summer heat.

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6. ‘Purple Pearl’

A stunning rosette with lavender-purple leaves and pink edges, this Echeveria is both drought-tolerant and eye-catching. It loves full sun and adds rich color to any succulent mix.

7. Sansevieria ‘Tower’

The upright centerpiece of the arrangement, this 4″ snake plant brings bold architecture and modern style. It’s virtually indestructible, tolerating low water and high heat with ease.

The Sunset Succulent Bowl is a stylish, sun-loving container that thrives with minimal care—perfect for summer patios, tabletops, or sunny windowsills. With striking textures, sculptural forms, and bold colors, this dish garden proves that low-maintenance can still be high impact.

Succulent soil

Pro Tip: Smart Succulent Care

 

 Succulents need excellent drainage to thrive—always use a cactus or succulent-specific potting mix, never regular garden soil. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.

Topping your cactus and succulent pots with pebbles or decorative gravel helps keep the soil in place, reduces moisture loss, and prevents rot by keeping leaves off damp soil. It also gives your arrangement a clean, finished look—like a mini desert landscape!

Soil toppers sqyare

Succulents 101

Why They’re Perfect for Summer

Succulents are the ultimate summer survivors—built to handle heat, sunshine, and dry spells with style. Their thick, water-storing leaves help them thrive in tough conditions, making them an excellent choice for busy gardeners and hot Florida patios alike.

variety of succulent plants in pots, close up image

From rosettes to spiky towers, succulents come in endless shapes, colors, and textures that look amazing grouped together in dish gardens or planted solo in decorative pots. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to care for. Just give them well-draining soil, lots of sunlight, and a deep watering only when the soil is completely dry. That’s it!

If you’re purchasing succulents grown in greenhouses with diffused light, be sure to acclimate them gradually to full sun—a sudden move outdoors can cause leaf scorch or sunburn. Start with a few hours of morning light and increase exposure over several days for happy, sun-hardy plants.

burnt succulent
Succulent window box

Whether you’re looking for a stylish tabletop display, a drought-tolerant porch plant, or a fun gift idea, succulents are your go-to for summer gardening success.

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Jacksonville, FL 32225

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June Container Gardening Recipe 2025

July 14th, 2025 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

June Container Gardening Recipe 2025

 

Savory Summer Kitchen

Fresh Flavor at Your Fingertips

Our Savory Summer Kitchen container recipe is a fragrant mix of colorful herbs perfect for your kitchen window or a sunny patio. Easy to grow and even easier to use, this combo keeps your meals fresh all season long.

1. Silver Edge Thyme—This compact herb adds a citrusy, earthy flavor to dishes and a touch of silvery shine to your container. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for containers.

2. Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’ —An upright, aromatic herb with deep green needles and violet-blue flowers. It’s a kitchen staple for grilling and roasting, and a pollinator favorite when grown outdoors.

3. Red Rubin Basil—A vibrant twist on traditional basil, this purple-leaved variety adds color and flavor to your herb garden. Use it in salads, pastas, or as a striking garnish.

4. Tricolor Sage—Not only is this sage edible, it’s ornamental too—with gray-green leaves edged in cream and pink. It brings savory depth to recipes and soft color to your container.

5. Greek Oregano—Known for its bold flavor and compact growth habit, Greek oregano is perfect for Mediterranean cooking. It’s drought-tolerant and produces tiny white blooms that attract pollinators.

Savory Summer

The Savory Summer Kitchen container is as practical as it is beautiful—bringing together bold flavors, fragrant foliage, and a touch of color in one tidy, sun-loving arrangement. Whether you place it on a windowsill or patio table, it’s a simple way to keep fresh herbs within reach all summer long.

organics

Pro Tip: Healthy Plants, Healthy You!

For the best results in your edible garden, stick to organic products for both soil and fertilizer. Start with a rich organic potting mix and feed your herbs regularly with natural options like fish emulsion or Espoma fertilizers—safe for you and great for your plants.

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12501 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

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St. Johns Bluff
1057 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225

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May Container Gardening Recipe 2025

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May Container Gardening Recipe 2025

 

Summer Carnival

A Burst of Color That Beats the Heat

Our May container recipe, Summer Carnival, is packed with bright blooms and tough performers that thrive in the heat. These summer staples will keep the show going all season long, no matter how high the temps rise.

1. Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’

This deep blue salvia is a pollinator magnet that blooms nonstop and stands tall in the summer sun. It’s drought-tolerant and thrives in containers or garden beds.

2. Proven Winners SUNSTAR® Rose Pentas

These bold pink blooms bring a tropical flair and are loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. Heat and humidity don’t faze this long-blooming beauty.

3. Gaillardia ‘Mesa Yellow’

Golden yellow daisy-like flowers that shine in full sun and dry conditions. This blanket flower variety is easy-care and blooms for months.

4. Proven Winners Lantana Luscious® Royal Cosmo

This vibrant lantana delivers clusters of fuchsia-pink flowers with yellow centers that intensify in the sun. A favorite of pollinators, it’s heat and drought-tolerant, perfect for summer-long color.

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The Summer Carnival combo is a celebration of color, resilience, and pollinator power. With these heat-tolerant showstoppers in your container, you can count on vibrant blooms and nonstop summer interest with minimal fuss.

Drainage holes

Pro Tip: Don’t Forget the Drainage!

Proper drainage is key to keeping your container plants happy and healthy—especially during Florida’s rainy season. Make sure your pots have drainage holes, and if they don’t, try these tricks:

  • Drill holes in the bottom (if the material allows)
  • Use a nursery pot with drainage inside a decorative cachepot
  • Add a layer of pebbles at the bottom to improve water flow

Too much water can lead to root rot, so let those roots breathe!

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12501 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

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St. Johns Bluff
1057 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225

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April Container Gardening Recipe 2025

July 11th, 2025 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

April Container Gardening Recipe 2025

 

Pollinator Paradise

A Bold Container Recipe for Bees, Butterflies & Beyond

This April container garden recipe is packed with vibrant color and pollinator-friendly plants to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. From host plants for caterpillars to nectar-rich blooms, it’s a mini ecosystem in a pot that supports wildlife and looks stunning all season long.

1.Vermillionaire® Cuphea (Cuphea hybrid) – Known as the firecracker plant, this long-blooming beauty is a hummingbird magnet with its tubular orange-red flowers. It loves the heat and continues blooming nonstop with little maintenance.

 

2. Celosia’ Cream Cherry’ (celosia cristata) – These bold, cherry-red plumes bring rich color and texture while also attracting bees and other pollinators. They’re heat-tolerant and bloom reliably through the warmer months.

 

3. Little Lucky™ Lantana (Lantana camara) – Compact and colorful, this lantana produces clusters of blooms that change color as they mature, drawing in butterflies and pollinators with their sweet nectar. It’s a tough, sun-loving plant perfect for Florida gardens.

 

4. Milkweed Blood Flower ‘Silky Deep Red’ (Asclepias curassavica) – A favorite host plant for monarch butterflies, this milkweed variety features eye-catching red and orange blooms that provide essential food for caterpillars and nectar for adults. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established.

 

5. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – This aromatic herb serves as a host plant for black swallowtail butterflies, offering a feathery, textural backdrop and food source for their larvae. It also adds a soft vertical accent and a unique fragrance to your container.

 

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Let Your Garden Buzz with Possibilities

This Pollinator Paradise pot is just one example of how you can create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly container garden. With so many nectar-rich plants and host options to choose from, the combinations are endless—so have fun experimenting and let your garden become a buzzing haven for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds!

Popllinator Pot 3
Pollinator Pot 1
Polluinator Pot 4
Pollinator Pot 2
Milkweed with caterpillar

Pollinator Tip: Don’t Panic—That’s the Point!

If your milkweed starts looking a little ragged, that’s actually a good sign! Monarch caterpillars rely on milkweed as their only food source, so those chewed-up leaves mean you’re helping raise the next generation of butterflies. The plant will bounce back with fresh growth, especially if kept well-watered and in full sun. Let nature do its thing!

Why Are There Aphids on My Milkweed?
It’s totally normal to see aphids on your milkweed—especially the bright yellow oleander aphids. They’re part of the plant’s natural ecosystem and aren’t usually a serious threat to monarchs. In fact, they help attract beneficial bugs like ladybugs and lacewings that feed on them.While large infestations can stress your plants, the best way to manage them is by rinsing them off with water or letting natural predators do their job. Skip the pesticides—those can harm monarch caterpillars and other pollinators you’re trying to support!
Aphid

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February Container Gardening Recipe 2025

July 10th, 2025 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

February Container Gardening Recipe 2025

Overflowing with Spring!

Welcome the beauty of spring with this cascading combination of pinks, purples, and whites, designed for a vibrant and full-hanging basket. With a mix of trailing blooms and upright accents, this recipe provides continuous color and effortless charm for your outdoor spaces.

1. Supertunia Vista BubblegumThis powerhouse petunia is known for its vigorous growth and season-long blooms. It offers a nonstop display of bright pink flowers that spill beautifully over the edges of a hanging basket. It thrives in full sun.

2. Pink AngeloniaOften called summer snapdragon, this heat-loving, upright bloomer produces spires of delicate pink flowers that thrive in warm temperatures. It’s drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies.

3. Pink Chablis LamiumA shade-tolerant spiller with soft pink blooms and silvery-green foliage, this lamium adds delicate texture and brightness to the arrangement. It’s also deer-resistant and attracts pollinators.

edging or front-facing spots in a container.

4. Superbena® Sparkling AmethystClusters of lavender and purple blooms make this verbena a standout. It provides long-lasting color and excellent resistance to mildew. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for adding depth and volume to the arrangement.

5. White Knight™ LobulariaAlso known as sweet alyssum, this fragrant beauty produces clouds of small white flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. It performs well in cooler temperatures and adds a soft, airy touch to the basket.

 

6. Bacopa MegaCopa™ White This robust trailing plant features large, pure white blooms that drape elegantly over the sides of the container. It thrives in partial to full sun and is self-cleaning, meaning no deadheading is required for continuous flowering.

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Vibrant petunias and fuchsias blooming in hanging basket on porch

SUPERTUNIA The perfect hanging pLant
Supertunias are the life of the party in hanging baskets! Their energetic growth and trailing nature create vibrant, cascading displays that bring joy to any space. Plus, with their nonstop, colorful blooms, your hanging baskets will be the talk of the town all season long!

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GARDEN CENTER
12501 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

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St. Johns Bluff
1057 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225

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March Container Gardening Recipe 2025

by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

March Container Gardening Recipe 2025

Soft Hues, Strong Impact:

A Delicate Dance of Spring Blooms

 

“Pastel Spring” is a container garden recipe designed to capture the season’s quiet beauty through soft textures, pastel petals, and silvery foliage. This graceful combination brings an air of elegance to your porch or patio, blooming gently but boldly with minimal maintenance.

 

1. Señorita Blanca® Cleome (Cleome hybrid) – A refined, thornless cleome with crisp white blooms and upright growth, this plant adds height and airiness to any container. It’s heat-tolerant, self-cleaning, and blooms all season long without reseeding.

 

2. Pink Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila muralis)– Tiny, cloud-like pink blossoms float above fine foliage, softening the arrangement with a romantic touch. It thrives in well-drained soil and adds a light, airy texture.

 

3. Brachyscome ‘Mauve Delight’ (Brachyscome iberidifolia) – This daisy-like flower features lavender-mauve petals with yellow centers, offering a continuous, cheerful display. Its compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for edging or front-facing spots in a container.

4. Helichrysum ‘Licorice Plant’ (Helichrysum petiolare) – With velvety, silver-gray trailing foliage, this plant acts as a calming contrast to the soft blooms. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it brings structure and softness all at once.

 
 

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Biotone

Planting Tip for Thriving Containers

Don’t forget to set your container garden up for success! Use a high-quality potting mix designed for containers to ensure proper drainage and aeration, and mix in a scoop of Biotone® Starter Plus to promote strong root development and healthy growth from the start.

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  • Lawn Pest Control, Lawn Weed Control
  • Aeration and Top Dressing
  • Water Features, Koi Ponds,
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  • Garden Center & Pond Supply Store

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GARDEN CENTER
12501 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
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St. Johns Bluff
1057 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225

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November Container Gardening Recipe 2024

January 9th, 2025 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

November Container Gardening Recipe 2024

A Talavera-Inspired Container Garden!

Capture the warmth and vibrancy of autumn with our “Fall Fiesta Florals” container garden, inspired by the rich hues of Talavera pottery. This November recipe creates a dynamic, warm-toned display that radiates the festive energy of a fall. Perfect for adding a touch of seasonal charm to any outdoor space, this arrangement brings a cozy, artistic flair that stands out in the cooler months.

 

1. Alternanthera: This versatile plant brings deep, rich purple foliage to the mix, providing a beautiful contrast to brighter blooms. It adds a lush, vibrant texture that enhances any container garden.

 2. Gaillardia Spin Top: also known as blanket flower, produces striking red and yellow blooms that mimic the colors of autumn leaves. Heat-tolerant and long-blooming, Gaillardia is a hardy choice for fall gardens, adding a bold pop of color.

3. Rusty Orange Mums: These classic fall flowers bring a warm, earthy orange tone that ties the whole arrangement together. Mums are known for their abundant blooms and ability to withstand cooler temperatures, making them perfect for adding lasting fall charm.

With “Fall Fiesta Florals,” you’ll enjoy a container garden that reflects the cozy, festive colors of Talavera pottery while celebrating the beauty of autumn’s warm palette.

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December Container Gardening Recipe 2024

November 14th, 2024 by earthworksjax Container Garden Recipes, Gardening

December Container Gardening Recipe 2024

Elevate Your Poinsettia with Our Merry & Bright Combo

 

Take your poinsettia game to the next level this holiday season with our December recipe, “Merry & Bright.” Featuring the classic beauty of Poinsettia Ice Crystals paired with complementary plants, this arrangement creates a festive display that goes beyond tradition. These plants create a holiday container garden perfect for sprucing up your porch, entryway, or interior space.

 

1. Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily):

Spathiphyllum is known for its graceful white blooms and lush green foliage, which adds height and elegance to any arrangement. It thrives in low light and humid conditions, making it a versatile thriller for indoor or shaded outdoor displays.

2. Poinsettia Ice Crystals:

This unique poinsettia variety features cream and red marbled bracts, bringing a festive twist to traditional holiday decor. Poinsettias are easy to care for and thrive in bright, indirect light, adding a cheerful focal point to the garden.

3. Aglaonema Siam:

With its striking green and red foliage, Aglaonema Siam provides a colorful filler that complements the poinsettia beautifully. Known for its adaptability and tolerance of low light, it’s a perfect choice for holiday arrangements.

4. Fern Nevada:

This lush, feathery fern is ideal for softening the edges of the container. Fern Nevada thrives in partial to full shade and adds a cascading effect that enhances the festive, layered look of the arrangement.

Create a stunning holiday floral display that’s as elegant as it is festive, showcasing how to do more with poinsettias this season.

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  • Landscape Design & Installation
  • Paver Patios, Paver Walkways, Paver Driveways
  • Firepits, Retaining Walls , Seat Walls,
  • Landscape Lighting, Drainage design & Installation,
  • Lawn Care Services, Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Fertilization
  • Lawn Pest Control, Lawn Weed Control
  • Aeration and Top Dressing
  • Water Features, Koi Ponds,
  • Waterfalls, Bubbling Fountains
  • Garden Center & Pond Supply Store

General Services Areas

Jacksonville (Jax), Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Orange Park, St. Johns, Nocatee

Earth Works

Location

GARDEN CENTER
12501 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
(not open to the public)
St. Johns Bluff
1057 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225

Hours

Monday-Saturday 9-5
Sunday 10-5

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
New Year’s Day • Easter • Memorial Day
July 4th • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve • Christmas Day

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