The trees can live for centuries, and they form the foundation of a habitat that provides shelter for a host of rare Florida plants and critters. Other benefits include their resilience to ...

Plants grow fast in Florida, so plant appropriately. There will be many hard-to-find native plants available. Oak trees provide a prime ecological benefit. The available myrtle oak is a shorter ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...

Ready to try it yourself? These dwarf shrubs will not only perk up your container garden, they’ll also help you attract birds and butterflies! Weigela florida, Zones 5 to 8 Whether you’re ...

Question: We have noticed both yellow- and pink-flowered trees in Central Florida landscapes ... Make sure the plants have adequate water which for in ground plants is once or twice a week.

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard. The spring gardening season is a […] ...

Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, is in Tampa, Florida visiting the USF ...

If you have mature trees, check your lawn service records for the name of the broadleaf herbicide that is being applied to your lawn.

The U.S. Forest Service has terminated $75 million awarded to the Arbor Day Foundation to help disadvantaged communities plant trees.