5 native plants that can be used for ground cover. 2-inch yellow flowers with triangular leaves; brown center attracts insects ‘Look at the water for evidence.’ Data proves Florida pollution ...

It's not enough, in these days of climate change and population explosion, to just have a garden of pretty shrubs and flowers and leave it at that. Today's gardens are important environmental oases, ...

Bonus! Some plants attract wildlife such as butterflies, songbirds and hummingbirds, which need your help because their habitat is disappearing.

Ground covers are the problem solvers of the plant world. They can do everything from preventing erosion on slopes to filling ...

Small ornamental trees are terrifically useful, offering beauty, structure, and seasonal interest without overwhelming ...

It's named after a famous Fort Myers arts matron, but many people still don’t know about the lush botanical gardens next to ...

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...

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 ...

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...