It’s different in 9B.

Jacksonville gardens are mostly in USDA 9B.  Now.  As of November 2023 we have been reclassified. For years, we’ve been 9A.  But of course, there are microclimates, with brick walls or wind  tunnels, and those can vary average temperatures to where you have no idea what’s going to survive in your yard!

A determining factor is the overnight temps.  That’s really what matters for us here.  When are the average overnight in the 50s, the 60s and the 70s – and for how long? Know your USDA code before you buy plants!

Sure there’s a little frost, every now and then, but rarely do plants die all the way completely. Neither do the pests, bacteria and fungi.  It’s quite the experience gardening in Jacksonville, FL.  Probably unlike anywhere you’re tried to turn soil into a garden before!

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(904) 701-0387‬

Jax, FL 32257

jj@jacksonvillegardens.com

For All of Your Gardening Needs

Offering design, plant recommendations, workshops and in rare cases, weekly maintenance of ornamental beds.

Design

Need some help?  With 3 years experience and a landscape design certification, I’m getting better at offering useful ideas.

Maintenance

Relax and enjoy your space thanks to a maintenance package of weekly weeding, reasonably priced plants and installation.

Plants

My friends and I constantly scour local and regional sources for unusual goodies. We’re happy to shop for you too.

Flower Beds

 If you could keep one bed organized would it soothe your spirit?  We can design and set it up for you.

 Successful Vignettes

Here’s some early wins.  I started as a cut flower gardener for pretty arrangements. The very next year, I dug in & began to learn real gardening in Jacksonville.

small wins keeps one going
Early spring cut flowers
lubbers
mushrooms grown from kit in jacksonville indoor garden
Seeds for cool hardy annuals in jacksonville

Get In Touch

(904) 701-0387

jj@jacksonvillegardens.com

Jax, FL 32257

Let’s Build Your Dream Garden Together

Click around the blog for inspiration.  If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please send me an email. Or reach out on social media. Happy to help.