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 ...

Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical with no variation in plants year-round; that they are green and blooming all year. Florida is semi-tropical with ...

“Take your little piece of land and steward it. It will give you a sense of power. Your choices matter. You can make a difference.” With punishing wind, rain and flooding, Hurricanes Debby, Helene and ...

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 pick the right flowers. I'm talking about tough, beautiful blooms that ...

Here are a few plants to test your knowledge. The common name for coreopsis, the state wildflower, is tickseed, due to the ...

The annual Landscaping with Florida Natives Tour showcases South Brevard yards that use native plants. This year's tour includes the new Melbourne Founders Museum, which highlights local Black pioneer ...

In 2017, FLORIDA TODAY ran an article about the Atala butterfly that was previously thought to be extinct but had been discovered again. Since that time, the butterflies have made a resurgence and ...

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

The spectacular sights of springtime around the United States are in full bloom from coast to coast and across the ocean. Here's a look at five of the best flower gardens in America across five U.S.

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