Tom Maccubbin

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including when to plant for fall color, care of avocado trees and transplanting a young hibiscus.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of American beautyberry, bromeliads, azaleas, redbud trees, gardenias and cannas.

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Question : I have a chrysanthemum in a container for fall. How long can it bloom and what should I do when the flowers decline?

Question : A yellow flowering tree is opening large clusters of blooms in many neighborhoods. What is the name and are they for sale?

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares his monthly gardening to-do list for the region

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of firespike plants, ligustrum, cannas, lawns, yellow tabebuia and northern birch trees.

Question : We love pansies and are never sure when they should be planted. Has the time finally arrived to add these to flower beds?

Question : We would like to plant broccoli for the first time. How many plants do we need and should we look for a certain variety?

Question : Our containers of impatiens have become leggy after all the summer growth. Should I let them continue with a few flowers or cut them back?