by Giardino Fresco
Best Mango Trees to Grow in Miami (2026 Guide)
Carrie, Pickering, Glenn, Kent and more: which mango trees thrive in Miami's heat and humidity, which stay small enough for a condo yard, and how to plant them.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Growing Cacao in a Pot: Zone 10b and Beyond
No frost-free yard? Cacao makes a handsome container tree. Tony covers pot size, potting mix, light, humidity, watering and bringing it inside for winter.
by Giardino Fresco
How Fast Does Ice Cream Bean Grow in Florida?
Ice cream bean is a sprinter. Here's a realistic, year-by-year look at how fast Inga edulis grows in South Florida, how seed-grown trees compare with nursery plants, and how to keep a fast tree manageable.
by Giardino Fresco
Ice Cream Bean as a Nitrogen-Fixing Shade Tree and Mulch Source
Ice cream bean is more than a fruit tree. In a South Florida yard it can be a fast shade tree, a nitrogen-fixing neighbor for other plants and a steady supply of chop-and-drop mulch. Here's how to use it that way.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Trinitario vs Criollo vs Forastero vs Nacional: Which Cacao Tree Should You Buy?
The four cacao names you'll see when shopping for a chocolate tree, compared side by side: flavor, toughness, and what makes sense for a Florida home grower.
by Giardino Fresco
What Does Ice Cream Bean Taste Like? How to Eat Inga Edulis
Ice cream bean (Inga edulis) is one of the most surprising fruits you can grow in Miami. Here's what the sweet, cottony pulp tastes like, how to open a pod, what to skip, and how to tell when pods are ready to pick.