When Nancy Page’s neighbor said she couldn’t keep up with her yard in Clearwater last year, Page suggested she add native ...

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 ...

When landscaping in Southwest Florida, selecting the right elements enhances both aesthetics and durability. A skilled landscaping company will take the time to understand your vision, recommending ...

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 ...

While I’ll always miss the daffodils, tulips and peonies that are harbingers of spring in the Northeast, I am constantly delighted by the explosion of color in my native Florida garden. In a ...

Florida’s landscapes are facing a silent but serious threat: a fungal disease that can cause trunks to collapse and trees to ...

I’ve discussed the importance of native plants for the survival of our pollinators and birds, but I haven’t really explained why invasives are so damaging to our environment. For over a century, we’ve ...

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 ...

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 ...