Wilcox’s Big Yard Community Highlight “We live in a 55 plus HOA in central Florida. I completely re-landscaped our yard with Florida native plants, and I also added a water feature. All of the changes I made to our yard were to attract and support wildlife, giving...
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Sustainable Florida Native Landscaping On Dunedin Green Scene
Natalie Henly of Dunedin speak with Michael Kraus, Craig Wilson and Witney Marsh about Sustainable Florida native landscaping.
Florida Native Gardening Basics – Proper Planting and Maintenance
Gardeners in Florida are lucky to live in a climate where they can grow gorgeous plants that grow nowhere else in the continental United States, such as bougainvilleas or citrus trees that can be left outside year round. However, if the gardener wants these special...
Native Plants Can Help Declining Pollinators Thrive
Native crops require pollination. Various insects and animals, including honey bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, bats, and birds, complete the pollinator-plant ecosystem by carrying pollen for reproduction. And each pollinator depends on a different selection of...
Florida Native Garden: How to Reduce Water Use
Things can get very dry in Florida. If you are trying to grow a garden or a yard of lush, green grass, it will demand that you water regularly and without end. Florida is constantly in a drought with water tables never able to fully recover from modern day...
Stormscaping – Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
Florida sees a lot of severe weather; especially from June 1 – November 30. Whether it is storms, winds, hail or hurricanes Florida braces for it during these 6 months. According to Robert Garcia, the National Weather Service meteorologist, Florida reportedly...
Native Plants: Sharing Beauty and Saving Water in Florida
Florida native plants are beautiful and diverse. From the colorful coral honeysuckle to iconic Spanish moss, Florida's native plants are strikingly beautiful and can enhance any garden. The variety ensures that you'll find the perfect addition to your garden whether...