Florida-Friendly yards can take any form; the design and how it’s maintained determine if it’s Florida-Friendly. Have you ever considered that a team of local Master Gardener Volunteers might be ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Hopefully, you will have some time this month to be outside. April is a great month to get out in the yard to spruce things up and make a few changes. Here are some ideas of things you can do this ...

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 ...

Rain gardens utilize Florida-Friendly plants to absorb rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and pollution. These gardens help filter out pollutants from fertilizers and other sources, protecting ...

Spring has arrived in Florida, marked by the spring equinox and the last frost. Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth. It's time to ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — FLORIDA TODAY. March begins on Tuesday, and even though some of February’s temperatures have been in the 80s, more cold ...