Aria Moore F

A low-growing native plant called frogfruit is quietly showing up in Florida front yards as an alternative to…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 17

Painted Buntings are among the most colorful birds in North America, and Florida is one of the few…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 17

Sandhill cranes are those tall, gray birds with red foreheads that stroll through Florida yards like they own…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 17

Florida homeowners are quietly swapping out overgrown, thirsty foundation shrubs for plants that can handle the heat, look…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 16

Florida summers can cook a garden alive, and most veggies from the grocery store seed rack give up…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 16

If you have spotted a slow-moving, gray critter shuffling across your Florida yard after dark, chances are you…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 16

Fireflies used to blink across Florida yards on warm summer nights, but a lot of us barely see…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 16

Few birds stop people in their tracks the way a male painted bunting does, with his electric blue…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 16

Big-box garden centers are convenient, but they rarely stock the tough, Florida-born plants that actually thrive in our…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 16

Your Florida front yard can do more than just sit there looking pretty. With the right picks, it…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 15

Barn owls are one of Florida’s most effective natural hunters, quietly patrolling yards and fields after dark in…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 15

Florida mosquitoes are relentless, and it makes sense to wonder whether bats could help take the edge off.…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 15

If you have ever watched a tray of store-bought annuals melt into mush by the Fourth of July,…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 15

Most Florida fences just sit there, baking in the sun, doing nothing for the yard’s wildlife or its…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 15

If you keep patching bare, brown spots in your St. Augustine lawn every summer, you are not alone.…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 15

Keeping a perfect lawn in Florida can feel like a part-time job. Between the irrigation bills, the weekend…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 14

Painted buntings are some of the most colorful birds you can spot in Florida, and the right vines…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 14

Across Florida, some homeowners are swapping out thirsty grass lawns for a low-growing native groundcover called frogfruit, and…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 14

Florida summers are brutal on most flowers, but one native plant not only survives the heat – it…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 14

Big-box garden centers in Florida love selling the same thirsty tomatoes and fussy roses that melt in July…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 14

Spotting a flash of red at your feeder is one of those small moments that can stop you…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 14

Remember when summer nights in Florida flickered with tiny living lanterns? Fireflies are fading from many backyards because…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 13

Florida summers mean more time outdoors on the patio, but mosquitoes and ticks can make every evening miserable.…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 13

Rats in a Florida backyard are more than a nuisance, they chew wires, raid gardens, and multiply fast…

By Aria Moore F · Jul 13

Spring planting season can be exciting, but healthy plants always start with healthy soil. If your garden struggled…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 13

When spring arrives, the excitement to start planting can be hard to resist. Seeds, seedlings, and garden plans…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 11

Starting seedlings in early spring is exciting – tiny green shoots promise the garden to come. But many…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 11

Every year in early spring, many gardeners walk outside, look at their beds, and wonder the same thing:…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 10

Spring does not have to be warm before you start growing food. Many vegetables actually prefer cooler temperatures…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 9

The Simple Soil Fix Smart Gardeners Always Do Before Planting in Spring When spring finally arrives, it’s tempting…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 8

Spring is when gardens come alive again. Flowers begin to bloom, soil warms up, and birds return with…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 6

Some plants don’t waste a single second once they open their flowers. The moment they bloom, bees, butterflies,…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 4

If spring always sneaks up before your garden is ready, this guide is your head start. By starting…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 1

If you’ve ever killed a plant by loving it too much, you’re not alone. Overwatering is actually the…

By Aria Moore F · Feb 25

Maryland’s unique climate offers both challenges and opportunities for gardeners. Nestled in the Mid-Atlantic, the state experiences varying…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 13

October brings cooler weather and gentle rains, making it the perfect month to give your perennials a fresh…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 12

October brings something magical to gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts: the perfect window for planting trees and shrubs. While…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 11

October brings cooler temperatures and crisp autumn air, making it the perfect time to add new blooms to…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 10

October might seem like the end of gardening season, but it’s actually a golden opportunity to plant cool-weather…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 9

October brings cooler temperatures and shorter days, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to slow down. With…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 8

Maine’s rugged coastline offers more than breathtaking views and lobster rolls. Many plants that thrive naturally along these…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 5

Georgia’s steamy summers and shaded garden spots don’t have to limit your tropical dreams. Many stunning plants can…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 4

Most Vermont gardeners know about the majestic sugar maples that define our landscape. However, few people realize that…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 3

Your backyard could be hiding incredible flavors that Native Americans discovered centuries ago. Iowa’s native prairie plants offer…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 2

Gardens across Illinois are blooming with a special kind of beauty as forgotten heritage flowers return to modern…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 1

Growing fruit trees in Arizona might seem impossible with scorching summers and desert conditions. Many homeowners assume they…

By Aria Moore F · Sep 30

Nature holds incredible secrets in the most unexpected places. Plants around us offer amazing health benefits that go…

By Aria Moore F · Sep 29

Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities for plant lovers everywhere. Whether you live in a small…

By Aria Moore F · Sep 28

Limited outdoor space doesn’t mean you have to give up your gardening dreams. With clever planning and creative…

By Aria Moore F · Sep 27