Florida Gardening

Crape myrtles can look great in late spring, then turn tired, mildewed, or stressed when Florida heat gets…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 9

Bark mulch looks tidy for a while, but Florida rain can move it fast. One hard summer storm…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 9

Bats are quiet nighttime helpers, and many Florida yards can make better room for them. The right native…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 8

A bare fence can become one of the best wildlife features in a Florida yard. Native flowering vines…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 8

Florida patios should feel relaxing, not like a dinner bell for mosquitoes. The right native plants can make…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 8

Fireflies do not vanish from a yard for no reason. They need damp hiding places, safe soil, leaf…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 8

Mosquitoes can turn a Florida backyard into a place you avoid after sunset. Bats help by eating flying…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 8

Podocarpus is common in Florida yards, but it often needs regular trimming to stay neat. Native shrubs can…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 8

Dyed mulch fades, rubber mulch gets hot, and both can feel like a chore you keep paying for.…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 7

Bark mulch looks tidy for a while, then a hard Florida storm can send it floating down the…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 7

A sandy Florida slope can change fast after one hard storm. Mulch slides, bare soil opens up, and…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 7

St. Augustine grass can look lush for a while, but it often needs a lot of water, mowing,…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 7

Roaches love damp, messy hiding places near the house, and Florida gives them plenty of chances to settle…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 7

Some Florida yard plants look harmless until a broken stem, sharp spine, or crushed leaf touches your skin.…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 7

Armadillos can turn a neat Florida lawn into a patchwork of holes by morning. They are usually hunting…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 6

A plain slat fence can feel hot, bare, and lifeless in a Florida yard. Add the right native…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 6

Owls do not move into a yard just because one plant looks pretty. They need cover, quiet perches,…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 6

Fireflies are not just pretty lights in the yard. Their young need damp, shady places with leaf litter,…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 6

A bare fence can do more than mark the edge of your yard. With the right Florida native…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 6

Mosquitoes can turn a Florida evening into a slap-fest before the grill even warms up. Bats help by…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 6

A plain fence can block a view, but a living fence can do much more. Florida native plants…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 5

Bark mulch looks tidy until a Florida storm turns it into a floating mess. Native ground covers can…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 5

Florida evenings should feel relaxing, not like a mosquito buffet. The right native plants can add scent near…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 5

Roaches love warm, damp Florida yards, and they often hide near doors, mulch, trash cans, and shady walls.…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 5

Areca palms can look full in spring, then open up just when you want privacy most. Florida native…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 5

Fireflies are not just summer sparkle. Their young live close to the ground, hiding in damp leaf litter,…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 5

Painted Buntings can vanish from a yard that once felt like their favorite stop. Often, the missing piece…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 4

A pretty shrub can hide a nasty surprise when a child picks a berry or a dog chews…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 4

A bare Florida patio can feel like a welcome mat for mosquitoes, especially after rain or a muggy…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 4

A warped vinyl fence can make a tidy Florida yard look tired fast. Native vines can soften that…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 4

Roaches love damp, messy patio corners, especially in Florida where heat and rain keep them active for much…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 4

St. Augustine grass can look great, but in Florida it often needs too much water, fertilizer, mowing, and…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 4

A tired wooden trellis can make a garden corner look forgotten, but the right vine can turn it…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 3

A west-facing fence in Florida can feel like a skillet by late afternoon. The right native vines can…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 3

Bats are quiet night workers, and a Florida yard can make their job easier. The right native plants…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 3

Rats love messy yards, spilled seed, thick weeds, and easy hiding places. Owls love yards that feel safe,…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 3

Mosquitoes and ticks can turn a Florida patio into a place you avoid instead of enjoy. The good…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 3

St. Augustine grass looks lush when water is easy, but fall in Florida can turn it thirsty fast.…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 3

Bats are tiny nighttime pest patrols, and a Florida yard can invite them without sprays or gimmicks. The…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 2

A pretty shrub with purple flowers and bright orange-yellow berries sounds like a welcome addition to any Florida…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 2

Bare sandy patches are common in Florida yards, and they can make even a cared-for garden look tired.…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 2

A yard can go quiet at night without you noticing at first. Then one summer evening, you realize…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 2

Rats love messy yards with easy food, dark hiding spots, and no natural pressure. Owls can change that…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 2

Bark mulch looks tidy for a while, but Florida rain can move it fast. After one hard summer…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 2

A leafless, spine-free shrub sitting quietly in a Florida front yard might not look like anything to worry…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 1

A Florida lawn can be a lot of work, especially when sandy soil, heavy rain, and long hot…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 1

Fireflies need more than a pretty yard. They need damp soil, leaf litter, shelter, and places where their…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 1

Rats love messy corners, fallen fruit, and quiet places to hide. Owls love places where they can perch,…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 1

Florida humidity is tough on wooden trellises. Add summer rain, sandy soil, termites, and storm gusts, and a…

By Aria Moore F · Aug 1