Spring Pruning Young Trees - Oaks, Holly’s, Magnolias and Deciduous Trees Young trees are frequently overlooked for the first few years of their life, and many people wait until the trees are large enough to cause problems before they think to prune them. However,...
Wilcox Nursery has spent 2023 focusing on the role of caterpillars in our ecosystem. Much of our focus has been on why and how you can attract butterflies and moths to your garden using native plants. One of the most visible ecological impacts of caterpillars is as a...
Living on the coast of Florida offers numerous advantages, from breathtaking ocean views to a mild climate. However, coastal living also comes with its fair share of challenges, particularly when it comes to weathering hurricanes and tropical storms. To enhance...
As winter gently sweeps into the Sunshine State, you might assume that Florida's vibrant landscapes would lose their luster. However, nature has a surprise in store. Many of Florida's native plants gracefully enter a state of winter dormancy, revealing a different...
Landscaping with larval host wildflowers and ground covers in Florida is an excellent way to support local ecosystems and promote biodiversity, especially for butterflies, moths, and other pollinators. Many butterflies and moths lay their eggs on specific host plants,...
Shrubs and grasses: our great connectors at ground level. These types of plants will dominate the square footage of most landscapes as they work their way around trees, structures, paved surfaces, and parameters linking all these different elements like a cohesive...
Benefits of Landscaping with Keystone Native Trees To put it plainly, incorporating native trees into your landscape is easy! You just need to pick the appropriate tree for the space (right plant, right place… right?). So then why aren't we planting more trees in our...
