Watering plants before a freeze doesn't help: We addressed this above but watering the soil around your plants before a ...

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 ...

As Florida experiences colder weather, experts offer tips on safeguarding plants and pools, emphasizing the importance of ...

It got cold in Florida this week. On Wednesday, some parts were colder than it was in Anchorage, Alaska. And inland freeze and frost are expected Saturday and Sunday nights in some locations. How are ...

Gardening for wildlife at home brings me great joy. At one time I thought I needed to visit a park to see amazing things. I still love parks — they are far more biologically rich than my yard — but I ...

On Monday April 1st, 2024, David Scanlon of Practical Plants FL, joined the hosts of the Sustainable Living Show to discuss home gardening in Florida. Currently residing in Central Florida, David has ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Andre A. Naranjo is Botanical Curator at Florida ...

Cool weather has arrived, and if you can find time during the busy month of December, it should be great for working outside. Here are some ideas of things you can do in your yard while enjoying the ...

Today’s guest was long time grower Manny Herrera. Florida has dozens of native species of carnivorous plants––more than any other state in the United States—including sundews, butterworts, ...

In a recent article, I provided a list of my favorite native shrubs. Then the oakleaf hydrangeas began to bloom and the firebush emerged from its winter-dormant roots, and I realized the list should ...