yay for fiberclay!

fiberclay is an eco-friendly option for today's modern urban gardener. these lots are lightweight, frost and freeze resistant (not that we have that problem here in Miami, it's still 90 degrees and it's October!) and salt tolerant.

fiberclay, also known as fibercrete is made from recycled fibers (paper and nylon) mixed with low-ash concrete to create a strong and durable product that perfectly molds into modern profiles and shapes from squares to cones to low bowls.

these pots are perfect for condo dwellers for several reasons. 1. they are lightweight and easy to carry so you don't have to dread trudging a heavy pot across your marble foyer, 2. they are easy to move around, even when planted- so when the winter sun pattern sets in, you can nudge the planter over to get optimal winter daylight, 3. they are reasonably priced- between $25 and $150 without plants.

it's hard to find these pots around these days- so sign up for our mailing list on our website to be the first in line to buy ecoLITE pots from Pots and Plants Miami- this January!

float on

we spent last week up in o-town for the landscape show. i found some great new things that i will share in a series of blogs this week. first thing's first: Beemats.

these interlocking 'mats' are designed to hold aquatic plants in perforated pots- and float at the surface of a body of water. aquatic plants produce oxygen, absorb pesticides from the water, and hinder the growth of harmful algae. these patented floating plant mats are puzzle cut mats held together by nylon connectors that can be assembled in any size or shape. i personally love the concept of creating interesting geometrical designs...intersecting lines and isles across a natural or man-made pond.

beemats are minimalist floating islands of lush and lovely greens that provide habitats for wildlife. what could be better than that?

i am going to contact FDOT to see if i can turn them onto these. they are too good to not be used!

www.beemats.com