The Edible Florida Front-Yard Plants UF/IFAS Says Look as Good as They Taste
Your Florida front yard can do more than just sit there looking pretty. With the right picks, it can feed your family too, and the…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 15, 2026
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Your Florida front yard can do more than just sit there looking pretty. With the right picks, it can feed your family too, and the…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 15, 2026
Florida Gardening
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 Gardening
Florida mosquitoes are relentless, and it makes sense to wonder whether bats could help take the edge off.…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 15
Florida Gardening
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
Florida Gardening
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
Florida Gardening
If you keep patching bare, brown spots in your St. Augustine lawn every summer, you are not alone.…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 15
Florida Gardening
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
Florida Gardening
Painted buntings are some of the most colorful birds you can spot in Florida, and the right vines…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 14
Florida Gardening
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 Gardening
Florida summers are brutal on most flowers, but one native plant not only survives the heat – it…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 14
Florida Gardening
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
Florida Gardening
Spotting a flash of red at your feeder is one of those small moments that can stop you…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 14
Florida Gardening
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 Gardening
Florida summers mean more time outdoors on the patio, but mosquitoes and ticks can make every evening miserable.…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 13
Florida Gardening
Rats in a Florida backyard are more than a nuisance, they chew wires, raid gardens, and multiply fast…
By Aria Moore F · Jul 13
Watering & Soil
Spring planting season can be exciting, but healthy plants always start with healthy soil. If your garden struggled…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 13
Watering & Soil
When spring arrives, the excitement to start planting can be hard to resist. Seeds, seedlings, and garden plans…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 11
Watering & Soil
Starting seedlings in early spring is exciting – tiny green shoots promise the garden to come. But many…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 11
Watering & Soil
Every year in early spring, many gardeners walk outside, look at their beds, and wonder the same thing:…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 10
Plant Care
Spring does not have to be warm before you start growing food. Many vegetables actually prefer cooler temperatures…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 9
Watering & Soil
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
Backyard Farming and Livestock Care
Spring is when gardens come alive again. Flowers begin to bloom, soil warms up, and birds return with…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 6
Gardening Inspiration
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
Gardening Tips
If spring always sneaks up before your garden is ready, this guide is your head start. By starting…
By Aria Moore F · Mar 1
Gardening Tips
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
Gardening Tips
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
DIY Projects
October brings cooler weather and gentle rains, making it the perfect month to give your perennials a fresh…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 12
Seasonal Gardening
October brings something magical to gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts: the perfect window for planting trees and shrubs. While…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 11
Garden Plants
October brings cooler temperatures and crisp autumn air, making it the perfect time to add new blooms to…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 10
Fruit & Veggies
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
Gardening Tips
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
Garden Plants
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
Garden Plants
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
Garden Plants
Most Vermont gardeners know about the majestic sugar maples that define our landscape. However, few people realize that…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 3
Garden Plants
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
Garden Plants
Gardens across Illinois are blooming with a special kind of beauty as forgotten heritage flowers return to modern…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 1
Fruit & Veggies
Growing fruit trees in Arizona might seem impossible with scorching summers and desert conditions. Many homeowners assume they…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 30
Interesting Facts
Nature holds incredible secrets in the most unexpected places. Plants around us offer amazing health benefits that go…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 29
Fruit & Veggies
Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities for plant lovers everywhere. Whether you live in a small…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 28
Gardening Inspiration
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
Garden Plants
Gardens transform into magical wonderlands when darkness falls and moonbeams dance across carefully chosen plants. White flowers and…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 26
Garden Plants
Every yard has those tricky dark spots where sunlight barely reaches, leaving homeowners scratching their heads about what…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 25
Pests & Diseases
Garden slugs and snails can turn your beautiful flower beds into their personal buffet overnight. Instead of reaching…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 24
Herb Garden
Nobody enjoys being a mosquito’s dinner during outdoor gatherings or peaceful evenings on the porch. Chemical sprays might…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 23
Gardening Tips
Your garden doesn’t have to be a constant battle against nature’s challenges. Many common gardening headaches can actually…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 22
Herb Garden
Fall gardening in Rhode Island doesn’t have to end when summer fades away. Cool autumn temperatures actually help…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 21
Fruit & Veggies
Fall brings perfect planting weather for fruit trees in New Mexico. Cool temperatures and winter rains ahead give…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 20
Fruit & Veggies
Fall gardening in New Hampshire doesn’t have to end when temperatures drop. Many leafy greens actually taste better…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 19
Garden Plants
Maryland’s autumn landscape transforms into a stunning canvas of vibrant colors when you choose the right flowers for…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 18
Fruit & Veggies
Cool autumn air brings exciting opportunities for Kentucky gardeners who want fresh vegetables through the colder months. Fall…
By Aria Moore F · Sep 17