Our state is losing more and more rural and natural land every year. And each new project takes a bit of Florida’s iconic ...

Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical with no variation in plants year-round; that they are green and blooming all year. Florida is semi-tropical with ...

Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall.

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Learn how to choose the best plants for your Florida yard by understanding soil, light, water and hardiness zones.

For 30 years, developers and conservationists fought over the flowered sand banks of Castle Hill in Lake County. As construction crews move in, a driven group of plant experts and retirees races to ...

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST – A manatee and two calves sought refuge from the January morning chill in the warm, glassy waters of Silver Glen Springs. They drifted slowly, searching for a grassy breakfast. ...

Learn how Florida-Friendly Landscaping saves money, conserves water and protects the environment with nine key principles.

The annual Landscaping with Florida Natives Tour showcases South Brevard yards that use native plants. This year's tour includes the new Melbourne Founders Museum, which highlights local Black pioneer ...

If you sit in nature and really look, there’s a good chance you’ll see a native Florida bee. They just may not look how you ...

Mosquito-repelling plants offer minimal protection unless oils are extracted and applied directly. Effective mosquito control involves combining personal protection, habitat management, and ecological ...