Whether you’re new to South Florida or new to gardening, here’s a guide to how to go native this fall and enjoy the rewards you’ll receive as wildlife and fabulous colors work their natural ...

Benefits of Native Palms . In the coastal ecosystems of Florida, native palm trees are keystone species.They support a wide range of animal life with their fruit and flowers.

Please help me find a list of plants native to Florida. Can you recommend a book or Web site? _ Ardy and Karen Piazza Many Florida gardeners are turning to native plants for many good reasons ...

Florida is very diverse and has more than 2,400 native species, some of which are found exclusively in Florida. Just like introduced species, native plants thrive if matched to the site conditions.

Take for example two common trees in our area: southern live oak and green buttonwood, both native to Florida. According to the National Wildlife Foundation, the oak trees of Southwest Florida are ...

The Florida Native Plant Society, which focuses on promoting native plants in their natural habitats, urges against the introduction of non-native species in anticipation of climate change.

All trees are not created equal – especially evident when hurricane-force winds buzz saw through South Florida. So if you want to protect your house from flying branches and toppling trees, a… ...

Florida native plants can become aggressive, like elderberries, but because they are native, they do not disturb the ecosystem, and they support our native insects and wildlife.

Native azalea (Rhododendron austrinum and others) We often seek out the beautiful blooms and intoxicating scent of this native plant in the woods in spring, but they work equally well in your yard.

The Florida Exotic Pest Council has just released a downloadable updated list of invasive exotic trees and plants bit.ly/2DmmTb3 to help residents identify and avoid these varieties.