Word of mouth, corrupts and distorts the truth. Old wive's tales, like "don't water in the sunlight or your plants will burn" stemmed from people using scalding hot water sitting in a garden hose. Queen palms dying from cold in this area is another example.
Having studied under multi-generational central FL nurserymen, studied horticulture in high school and college programs, as well as continued education over the 4 decades through expert publications (Books with bibliographies, not web sites) and just paying attention to what happens in this industry in this area, I often hear incorrect "word of mouth" become so common, people take it as fact.
Most of the time, fake landscape designers, or people with a chip on their shoulder about palm trees are the beginning of the lies that spread.
I post on here as a public service, when I see that those lies and half-truths are gaining a foothold with many unaware newcomers, who would prefer to know the truth. I really don't care if you publish a popular blog on the internet about horticulture, or even own a nursery... I will serve the public interest.
Yes, I own a business, but I don't plug it here. WIth the integrity of my designs, that last decades instead of a couple years or 5 ( like most of the rest of the landscapes out here) ... I don't need to plug my business, I have reputation.
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