There seems to be an increased focus on using plants native to Florida in my landscape. What exactly is a “native” plant, and are there benefits to using them? You are correct that there is a steadily ...

If you have young children and/or pets, you know it’s not uncommon for them to pick up a pretty flower, a leaf, a fruit or a seed and place it in their mouth before you can react. The Extension Office ...

The term Florida-Friendly Landscape™ (FFL) has been around for decades but there is still some confusion over what such a landscape would look like. I would like to shed some light on why the FFL ...

The term Florida-Friendly Landscape has been around for 30 years, but there is still some confusion over what such a landscape would look like. I would like to shed some light on why the ...

Florida's sunshine isn't the only thing that never takes a break here. Your garden can burst with color all year long if you pick the right flowers. I'm talking about tough, beautiful blooms that ...

For many of us, winter is a busy season in Southwest Florida. The area comes alive with art exhibits, theater productions, and nature walks, to name a few. We enjoy having time to visit with friends ...

Q: I have this air plant that popped up in my Florida holly. It seems to have started in the Spanish moss. Any thoughts on what this plant is? It currently has a large shoot that's headed to the top ...

With cooler temperatures, shorter days, and winter and Christmas on their way, you may not be putting much thought into your landscape. But there are jobs that can be performed during the month of ...

Colorful and sturdy, crotons have been called boring and has-beens by some homeowners. Yet, crotons are as popular as ever for Treasure Coast landscapes. They have been favored in warm climates for ...

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty ...

Plants tend to go dormant, so be judicious with watering, fertilizing and pruning, according to University of Florida Extension agent. The words "Tampa Bay Times" written in a Gothic font The Tampa ...

There are many types of scale insects that potentially can become a pest on a number of landscape plants in North Florida. But the home gardener may not recognize these small-scale critters as insects ...