Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The term Florida-Friendly Landscape™ (FFL) has been around for decades but there is still some confusion over what such a ...

See list of eight invasive garden plants found in plant nursery stores to stay away from in your Florida yard.

Kim Frisbie writes that the island's gardens need native plants because native insects depend on them. Adding them can attract birds and butterflies.

Lee County reported that with more time outdoors, it is important to remember that yard care choices directly impact Southwest Florida’s waterways. The public can all do its part to protect the vital ...

On Tuesday, April 2, I will begin teaching the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ class series. This class, which runs for eight Tuesdays (no class on April 9), will teach you how to grow plants here in ...

The pineapple originated in Brazil and Paraguay but will grow in all the tropical and warm, subtropical areas of the world.

I guess we were due to experience a real winter season (Floridian style). And while I am not a fan of freezing temperatures, I have to admit it is not all bad news. At least not for our landscapes.

University of Florida experts warn that some popular plants sold in stores are invasive and harmful to the state's ecosystem. Eight common invasive plants found in Florida retail centers include ...

Early November often offers weather that entices me to spend some time outside. It is true the outdoor chores are more manageable when the humidity is low and temperatures moderate, but don't spend ...

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 ...