Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...

Bonus! Some plants attract wildlife such as butterflies, songbirds and hummingbirds, which need your help because their habitat is disappearing.

Florida is famous for palm trees, tropical blooms, and lush backyards that look like mini jungles. But hiding among the pretty greenery are plants that can cause serious ecological damage—and yes, ...

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Bonus! Most of these plants grow quickly so you don't have to wait long to use them.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Our state is losing more and more rural and natural land every year. And each new project takes a bit of Florida’s iconic landscape with it. But one group is trying to rescue and save ...

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — The City of Casselberry is providing free native trees from Florida to residents through its Adopt-a-Tree Program, with applications accepted until August 31, 2025. This initiative ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...

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