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5 Florida native plants that bring color to your garden, yard or home

Here are 5 plants native to the Treasure Coast that can bring a splash of color. Do you garden? What's your favorite type of ...
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

‘Go native’: FWC scientist has advice for Tampa Bay gardners replacing cold-damaged plants

Black-eyed susan As gardeners across Tampa Bay contemplate replacing their cold-damaged plants or landscaping with new plants amidst the ongoing drought , ...
Ever After in the Woods

These 14 Florida Gardens Feel Like Hidden Tropical Worlds You Didn’t Know Existed

Explore Florida gardens filled with rare orchids, canopy walks, tropical fruit trees, and hidden paths that feel like another ...
WLRN

Replace-me-not: Native Florida plants struggle to take hold amid invasive species in man-made ecosystems

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 ...
News4Jax

Florida’s native snakes: Understanding their behaviors and interactions with humans

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues ...
WUFT

Replace-me-not: Native Florida plants struggle to take hold amid invasive species in man-made ecosystems

Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ones is a challenging part of restoration projects. Even when done well, artificial sites don’t perfectly replicate nature. Leafy green with tiny, red ...