The Florida Native Plant Nurseries Gardeners Happily Drive Hours to Shop
A few well-chosen native plants can turn a bare Florida yard into a place full of color, birds, and butterflies. Finding those plants is easier…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 22, 2026
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Florida Gardening
Why You May Hear an Owl Outside Your Florida Home This Fall
A deep hoot drifts across the yard after dark, and suddenly you are wondering who is out there…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 22
Florida Gardening
These Florida Natives Replace Crape Myrtles Along Your Driveway and Look Like a Deliberate Choice
A driveway lined with small trees can make the whole yard look planned, even when the planting is…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 22
Florida Gardening
These Florida Animals Showing Up Around Your Home Are Protected, So Don’t Remove Them Yourself
A burrow beside your driveway or a strange visitor near the pool can turn an ordinary yard chore…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 22
Florida Gardening
Florida Bird of Paradise Cold Prep: Which Overnight Low Means Cover, Move, or Water
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
Florida Gardening
Spreading Brown Ring in Your Florida St. Augustine Lawn This Fall? Large Patch Fungus Could Be the Clue
A brown circle that grows a little wider each week can make any Florida homeowner nervous. In St.…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 22
Florida Gardening
These 9 Flowers Sown in Your Florida Garden Before November Fill Your Beds With Color by Spring
Spring color in Florida often starts with seeds planted while the rest of the country is putting gardens…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 21
Florida Gardening
What Florida’s Native Beautyberry Research Says About Mosquito-Deterring Compounds
American beautyberry is a Florida native shrub with bright purple berries that birds love. Scientists also found compounds…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 21
Florida Gardening
Those Old Leaf “Boots” Clinging to Your Florida Palm Trunk Are Doing More Than You Think
Walk past a cabbage palm and you will see a trunk covered in rough, crisscrossed stubs. Those stubs…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 21
Florida Gardening
Hear Tiny Chirping at Your Florida Pond? Hatchling Calls Are One Possibility, and a Mother May Be Nearby
A small, repeated chirp near a Florida pond can make anyone stop and listen. One possible source is…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 21
Florida Gardening
7 Florida Snakes That Move Into Garden Beds and Mulch Piles as Nights Cool
A fresh layer of mulch can hide more than weeds when Florida nights start cooling down. Snakes may…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 21
Florida Gardening
This Stinky Florida Vine Blooms Every Fall, and Spotting It Now Saves Your Trees Next Year
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
Florida Gardening
7 Florida Plants That Draw Gopher Tortoises In, and Why Their Burrows Help Your Whole Yard
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
Florida Gardening
7 Florida Natives That Replace Your Liriope Borders and Look Better on Less Water
A border of liriope can look neat, but it is not the only way to frame a Florida…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 20
Florida Gardening
Hurricane Season Leaves Bare Spots in Florida Beds, and These 8 Natives Fill Them Before Winter
A storm can leave your flower beds looking like someone pulled out half the garden. Florida natives can…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 20
Florida Gardening
A Wood Stork in Your Florida Yard Is Likely Hunting Nearby Shallow Water
A tall, pale bird with a bald gray head and a heavy bill standing near your home is…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 20
Florida Gardening
Those Muddy Trails Across Your Florida Lawn at Dawn Each Point to a Different Night Visitor
Something crossed your lawn while you slept, and the wet ground kept the receipt. Tiny handprints, split hoof…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 20
Florida Gardening
Winter Hummingbirds in Florida: Pair a Layered Native Planting With a Clean Feeder
A tiny hummingbird zipping through a Florida yard in January is a real treat, but it does not…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 20
Florida Gardening
Are Curly-Tail Lizards Pushing Brown Anoles Off Florida Patios? What the Research Shows
Maybe you used to see little brown lizards darting across your patio, and now a bigger lizard with…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 19
Florida Gardening
The Best Spots to Plant Coontie in Your Florida Yard for a Tropical Look That Needs Almost Nothing
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
Florida Gardening
Those Brown Patches in Your Florida Lawn This Fall Might Be Chinch Bugs, and Here’s How to Tell
Thin, brown spots in a Florida lawn after a dry summer can make any homeowner worry. Southern chinch…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 19
Florida Gardening
Your Tidy Florida Yard Is Why Wintering Warblers Skip It, but These 7 Native Plants Bring Them In
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
Florida Gardening
Crossvine on Wire: A Native Florida Vine Option for Fences and Vertical Spaces
A vine needs something sturdy to climb, and picking that support matters as much as picking the plant.…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 19
Florida Gardening
Florida Crown of Thorns Not Flowering? Check the Light First
A crown of thorns can look perfect, with plenty of green leaves and sturdy stems, and still show…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 19
Florida Gardening
These Clever Ways Florida Gardeners Use Rosemary Go Way Beyond the Kitchen
A rosemary bush can do much more than season dinner. In Florida yards, its evergreen leaves, small flowers,…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 18
Florida Gardening
Florida Law Lets You Take Down a Dangerous Tree Without a Permit, but Only If You Do This First
A big oak leaning over your roof after a storm can keep you up at night. Florida has…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 18
Florida Gardening
A Florida Part-Shade Plant Whose Fall Flowers Can Attract Hummingbirds
A shady corner of a Florida yard can feel stuck in a rut once summer color fades. Firespike…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 18
Florida Gardening
7 Venomous Florida Creatures Hiding Under Your Pots and Woodpiles This Fall
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
Florida Gardening
9 Florida Plants That Make Your Front Entry Look Like a Resort Without a Landscaper
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
Florida Gardening
Florida Law Protects Qualifying Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Even in HOA Communities
Thinking about trading some of your St. Augustine for a yard that needs less water and mowing? Florida…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 18
Florida Gardening
Painted Buntings in Florida Yards: Seed and Cover Habitat Can Complement Your Feeder
Painted Buntings look like someone dipped a tiny bird in blue, green, and red paint. Some of them…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 17
Florida Gardening
Sweetgum: The Florida Native Tree That Feeds Luna Moth Caterpillars
Few insects in Florida look as dreamy as a luna moth, with pale green wings and long, trailing…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 17
Florida Gardening
Northern Cardinals Live in Florida Year-Round, and the Right Yard Habitat May Support Visits
Bright red cardinals seem to be in Florida yards every month of the year, which makes many people…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 17
Florida Gardening
A White Ibis Probing Your Florida Lawn Is Searching for Prey, Not Testing Your Soil
Few Florida yard visitors are as easy to spot as a white ibis, with its long curved bill…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 17
Florida Gardening
Chamberbitter Can Hide Fruits Under Its Leaves and Scatter Seeds in Your Florida Lawn
That feathery little weed in your Florida lawn or flower bed may be doing more than it seems.…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 17
Florida Gardening
Apartment Balcony in Florida? These 9 Vegetables Keep Producing in Pots All Winter
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
Florida Gardening
Fall Prep for Florida Plumerias: Cold-Weather Care Based on Your Local Forecast
Plumerias love Florida heat, but cool nights can be tough on them. A little planning in fall can…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 16
Florida Gardening
Those Small Holes Popping Up Overnight in Your Florida Lawn Each Point to a Specific Culprit
Yesterday the grass looked fine. By breakfast, little holes had appeared across your Florida lawn, and something had…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 16
Florida Gardening
Suspected Cane Toad on Your Central or South Florida Patio After Dark? What to Do If Your Dog Mouths It
Your dog dashes across the patio at night and noses a big toad before you can say a…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 16
Florida Gardening
Wild Coffee: A Florida Native Shrub for Shady Yards That Can Offer Food and Nectar to Birds and Butterflies
Shady spots under oaks and along north walls are tough places to grow anything with color or life.…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 16
Florida Gardening
7 Florida Plants for Fall Porch Pots That Bring Hummingbirds Right to Your Chair
A hummingbird stopping beside your porch chair can turn an ordinary afternoon into something special. In Florida, fall…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 16
Florida Gardening
7 Florida Native Plants That Bring Indigo Buntings and Goldfinches to Your Yard This Winter
A few seed-filled stems can turn a quiet Florida yard into a winter feeding stop. Native flowers and…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 16
Florida Gardening
Where to Look for Palmetto Bugs in a Florida Yard and How to Keep Them Out
You spot a big cockroach near the porch light and wonder where it came from. Florida yards offer…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 15
Florida Gardening
Satsumas in North Florida: Early Easy-Peel Citrus That May Be Ready Before Thanksgiving
Imagine peeling a juicy mandarin from your own yard while other citrus is still weeks from ripe. In…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 15
Florida Gardening
Your Florida Desert Rose Asks for Very Little, but Skipping This One Thing Keeps It From Blooming
A desert rose can sit in a pot for months with thick, healthy-looking stems and not a single…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 15
Florida Gardening
Chamberbitter or Long-Stalked Phyllanthus? How to Identify and Control This Mimosa-Like Florida Lawn Weed
A tiny plant with fern-like leaves is popping up in Florida lawns and beds, and it is easy…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 15
Florida Gardening
Florida Gardeners Are Ditching Bark Mulch for This Native Groundcover That Fills Beds and Never Floats Away
Anyone who has watched a summer downpour push mulch across a Florida bed knows the frustration. A living…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 15
Florida Gardening
Can Banana Plants Screen a Florida Property Line? What Homeowners Should Know
Banana plants grow fast, and their huge leaves can make a Florida yard look like a tropical getaway.…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 15
Florida Gardening
7 Cold-Hardy Palms That Give North Florida Yards a Tropical Look Through Winter Freezes
A winter freeze can turn a tropical-looking yard brown overnight, but the right palms give North Florida gardeners…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 14
Florida Gardening
Fall Feeding Can Raise the Chance of Florida Black Bear Visits, and Yard Food May Be One Attractant
Fall is a busy eating season for Florida black bears, and that can matter for anyone with a…
By Aria Moore F · Oct 14