Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Native plants used in a landscaped yard. Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical ...

Central Floridians have an opportunity this weekend to go home with new plants for their landscaping needs while helping the Sunshine State’s natural environment. A Florida native plants sale offers ...

Here are a few plants to test your knowledge. The common name for coreopsis, the state wildflower, is tickseed, due to the ...

Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...

University of Florida experts warn that some popular plants sold in stores are invasive and harmful to the state's ecosystem.

If you're heading to a garden center to start replacing plants killed by freezing temps earlier this month, watch out for these invasives.

It’s gardening season in South Florida, and the message from gardening experts is clear: Make sure to cultivate native plants that grow harmoniously with fellow shrubs, trees and flowers — and steer ...

I need the help of butterfly gardeners throughout Brevard County who are growing Dutchman’s pipevine. I also have information for everyone raising Gulf fritillary butterflies at the end of this ...

Florida's native bees are more efficient pollinators than honeybees and crucial for your garden. Learn how to attract these beneficial insects.

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 ...

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 ...