Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Native plants used in a landscaped yard. Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical ...

The city of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department reported that when people think of Florida, they often think of palm trees ...

The Florida State Parks Foundation and partners plant nearly 1,000 longleaf pines at Wakulla Springs State Park.

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 ...

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 ...

The Town of Fort Myers Beach honored Arbor Day with the planting of the town’s official Florida native tree and the handing ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Kenneth Feeley, UM biology professor and Director of the Gifford Arboretum measures a tree on campus. His research found that about half of Miami’s trees will be stressed by rising temperatures.

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 ...