Butterflies and Blossoms FL

09/03/2026

Give your new plants a fighting chance from day one.

Florida soil is naturally sandy and often low in nutrients—which is perfectly fine for many of our native and Florida-Friendly plants once they’re established.

But when I’m putting in new plants, I like to give them a little help getting started.

I add about a handful of Espoma Organic Plant-tone to the planting hole, mixing it into the soil before planting. It provides a gentle dose of nutrients while the plant begins developing new roots and settling into its new home.

Those first few weeks are all about root establishment. A healthy root system helps your plant take up water and nutrients and better handle the stress of its new environment.

Think of it as a little boost to help your new plants get their feet—or roots - under them.

Strong roots. Healthy start. Better chance of success.

09/03/2026

Give your new plants a fighting chance from day one.

Florida soil is naturally sandy and often low in nutrients—which is perfectly fine for many of our native and Florida-Friendly plants once they’re established.

But when I’m putting in new plants, I like to give them a little help getting started. I add about a handful of
Espoma Organic Plant-tone to the planting hole, mixing it into the soil before planting. It provides a gentle dose of nutrients while the plant begins developing new roots and settling into its new home.

Those first few weeks are all about root establishment. A healthy root system helps your plant take up water and nutrients and better handle the stress of its new environment.

Think of it as a little boost to help your new plants get their feet—or roots - under them.

Strong roots. Healthy start. Better chance of success.

09/02/2026

Grab your girls—it’s time for a little fall fun!

Join me September 26 for my Harvest Succulent Workshop, where we’ll create a beautiful fall-inspired succulent arrangement you can enjoy all season long.

Come get creative, play with plants, and spend a few hours doing something fun with your favorite people.

Perfect for a girls’ day out, mother-daughter date, or just an excuse to treat yourself.

📅 September 26
🌵 All materials included
✨ No experience needed

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09/01/2026

Pollinators need our help, and the good news is that change can start right outside your door. 🦋🐝

In the latest episode of Fresh Take, landscape designer and certified horticulture professional Tenille Dixon Pawlus shares how Florida homeowners can create beautiful landscapes that provide critical habitat for butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators.

As pollinator populations face increasing pressures from habitat loss and environmental change, every yard has the potential to become part of the solution.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
🦋 Which plants provide the greatest benefit to pollinators
🌿 Simple landscaping choices that create thriving habitat
🌼 Common mistakes that may be limiting the impact of your garden
🏡 Practical ways to support wildlife, no matter the size of your yard

The future of pollinators isn't just shaped in wild spaces. It's shaped in neighborhoods, gardens, and backyards across Florida.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4cprr1n

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

GARDEN JOURNAL GIVEAWAY!

We’re getting closer to 10K, and I thought—what better way to celebrate than by giving one of you a copy of my Garden Journal!

Want to win a copy?
🌿 Follow
🌿 Like this post
🌿 Tag a gardening friend in the comments
🌿 BONUS: Share this post to your Stories and tag me so I can see it!
Each separate friend you tag = an additional entry.

Giveaway closes 9/4/26 at midnight and the winner will be announced/contacted by this account only. I’ll reach out via messenger and ship directly to you. (US followers only, sorry)

And THANK YOU for being here, following along, learning with me, laughing with me, and helping me spread the message that our landscapes can be beautiful AND do some good.

Now…let’s get to 10K! 🎉

08/30/2026

https://www.butterfliesandblossomsfl.com/blog-3/mealy-bugs-the-pest-i-treat-more-than-any-other

If I had to choose the one pest I help homeowners with more than any other, it would be mealy bugs. They're relentless. They spread quickly. And if you don't stay ahead of them, they can completely cover a plant seemingly overnight. The good news? They can be controlled—but consistency is everyth