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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

How could anyone not love this lovely little plant? Its graceful stems are adorned with beautifully scalloped, bright green leaves. Rub the foliage and sniff: you’ll detect a charmingly spicy “earth ...

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 ...

Vines can add a new dimension to your garden. Many are grown for their vibrant flower colors, and there are several great locally available native vines to consider adding to your landscape. All will ...

Some non-native flowering plants are uniquely beautiful, making it tempting to keep them around the garden. They even appear to come with several benefits, like growing well in poor conditions, ...

Whether you're growing shrubs for privacy, to add height to a garden space, to cover or hide an unsightly structure, or simply for the heck of it, a flowering shrub can be an easy way to get the best ...

Many U.S. state flowers were chosen over 125 years ago, often for qualities like beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. Several states share the same flower, and surprisingly, 16 states have ...

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 ...