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 ...

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 ...

BUNNELL -- Carpenters know the rule of thumb is "measure twice, cut once." The same theory applies for gardeners when they make landscaping plans. "Plan first, plant once" was the advice Louise Lester ...

For many of us, winter is a busy season in Southwest Florida. The area comes alive with art exhibits, theater productions, and nature walks, to name a few. We enjoy having time to visit with friends ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about petunias, ponytail plants, grapefruit and peach trees, crotons, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recently, Gov. Charlie Crist signed into law SB 2080. This new law may protect you if someone is trying to force you to plant inappropriate plants on your land whose continued use goes against Florida ...

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 ...

Is your yard “Florida-Friendly?” Not sure? You’re not alone — that’s why Collier County Pollution Control is working to spread the word about the importance of this approach to landscaping and home ...