Invasive exotic plants can spread widely, disrupt ecosystems, and harm native wildlife. Mexican petunia is a popular but ...

Looking for the best native plants to feed the birds and create a hedge or natural privacy fence? Here are 5 that are salt ...

Vines can unexpectedly dominate the growing season, particularly when there are no late freezes and a warm, wet spring. If you haven't noticed yet, I encourage you to sharpen your observation skills ...

Plant lovers, this one is for you. Whether you garden all the time or you just like to look at plants, it's interesting to learn the uses for different native plants. Here are stories TCPalm has ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Driving around the county, I routinely spot invasive exotic plants like Brazilian Pepper (the poster child of invasive exotic ...

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 ...

Central Floridians have an opportunity this weekend to go home with new plants for their landscaping needs while helping the Sunshine State’s natural environment. A Florida native plants sale offers ...

Native plants support native insects, which maintain seed production and support migratory birds that keep the terrestrial ...

Hundreds attended the UF/IFAS native plant sale in Gainesville, lining up early to shop more than 200 species, including rare plants and pollinator favorites.

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 ...