Aria Moore F

A big storm rolls through, the yard is soggy, and then you spot a snake where you did…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 24

Seeing a long, glossy black snake zip past your back door can make anyone stop in their tracks.…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 24

A palm can look fine through summer, then show yellow fronds as cooler weather arrives. Late October is…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 24

Strawberries in Florida grow on a different calendar than many gardeners expect. Instead of waiting for spring, Florida…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 24

A shrub with pink or white blooms may be growing along your fence right now, and it deserves…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 23

Wake up to a scatter of small holes across a green lawn, and an armadillo is a likely…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 23

A monarch crossing your yard needs more than a pretty place to land. Fall flowers offer nectar that…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 23

Picture a letter from your homeowners association about your front yard. Maybe you want fewer thirsty plants, more…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 23

A flash of wings beside orange-red flowers can turn an ordinary Florida yard into a favorite place to…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 23

A few pots near the back door can put fresh flavor within reach all winter. Florida’s cooler months…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 23

A few well-chosen native plants can turn a bare Florida yard into a place full of color, birds,…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 22

A deep hoot drifts across the yard after dark, and suddenly you are wondering who is out there…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 22

A driveway lined with small trees can make the whole yard look planned, even when the planting is…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 22

A burrow beside your driveway or a strange visitor near the pool can turn an ordinary yard chore…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 22

A cold snap can turn a lush bird-of-paradise into a ragged clump overnight, but it does not always…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 22

A brown circle that grows a little wider each week can make any Florida homeowner nervous. In St.…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 22

Spring color in Florida often starts with seeds planted while the rest of the country is putting gardens…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 21

American beautyberry is a Florida native shrub with bright purple berries that birds love. Scientists also found compounds…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 21

Walk past a cabbage palm and you will see a trunk covered in rough, crisscrossed stubs. Those stubs…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 21

A small, repeated chirp near a Florida pond can make anyone stop and listen. One possible source is…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 21

A fresh layer of mulch can hide more than weeds when Florida nights start cooling down. Snakes may…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 21

Crush a leaf of skunkvine and you will know why it earned its name. This fast-growing invasive vine…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 21

A sunny patch of Florida sand can become a feeding spot for one of the state’s most useful…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 20

A border of liriope can look neat, but it is not the only way to frame a Florida…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 20

A storm can leave your flower beds looking like someone pulled out half the garden. Florida natives can…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 20

A tall, pale bird with a bald gray head and a heavy bill standing near your home is…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 20

Something crossed your lawn while you slept, and the wet ground kept the receipt. Tiny handprints, split hoof…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 20

A tiny hummingbird zipping through a Florida yard in January is a real treat, but it does not…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 20

Maybe you used to see little brown lizards darting across your patio, and now a bigger lizard with…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 19

A tropical-looking yard should not keep you busy every weekend. Coontie brings glossy, palm-like leaves to Florida landscapes…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 19

Thin, brown spots in a Florida lawn after a dry summer can make any homeowner worry. Southern chinch…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 19

A spotless lawn can leave a hungry warbler with almost nothing to eat. Florida’s winter visitors need insects,…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 19

A vine needs something sturdy to climb, and picking that support matters as much as picking the plant.…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 19

A crown of thorns can look perfect, with plenty of green leaves and sturdy stems, and still show…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 19

A rosemary bush can do much more than season dinner. In Florida yards, its evergreen leaves, small flowers,…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 18

A big oak leaning over your roof after a storm can keep you up at night. Florida has…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 18

A shady corner of a Florida yard can feel stuck in a rut once summer color fades. Firespike…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 18

That flowerpot you have not moved since summer might already have a tenant. Florida’s warm fall weather keeps…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 18

A resort-style entrance starts with the right plants, not a big landscaping bill. Bold leaves, soft grasses, and…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 18

Thinking about trading some of your St. Augustine for a yard that needs less water and mowing? Florida…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 18

Painted Buntings look like someone dipped a tiny bird in blue, green, and red paint. Some of them…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 17

Few insects in Florida look as dreamy as a luna moth, with pale green wings and long, trailing…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 17

Bright red cardinals seem to be in Florida yards every month of the year, which makes many people…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 17

Few Florida yard visitors are as easy to spot as a white ibis, with its long curved bill…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 17

That feathery little weed in your Florida lawn or flower bed may be doing more than it seems.…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 17

A few pots outside your apartment can turn Florida’s cooler months into salad season. Many leafy vegetables grow…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 17

Plumerias love Florida heat, but cool nights can be tough on them. A little planning in fall can…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 16

Yesterday the grass looked fine. By breakfast, little holes had appeared across your Florida lawn, and something had…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 16

Your dog dashes across the patio at night and noses a big toad before you can say a…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 16