Squirrel Nests Pop Out of Florida Oaks in Winter, and Here’s What Those Leafy Balls Tell You
Look up at a Florida oak on a cool morning and you may spot a round clump of leaves wedged in the branches. It could…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 11, 2026
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Florida Gardening
A Western Hummingbird May Be Visiting Your Florida Feeder This Winter
Somewhere between November and March, a tiny, fast-moving bird may start guarding your Florida nectar feeder. Most people…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 11
Florida Gardening
That Spider in Your Florida Garage Probably Isn’t a Brown Recluse, and Here’s How to Tell
You flip on the garage light and spot a brown spider skittering across the wall. Many Floridians immediately…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 11
Florida Gardening
The Tiny Shiny Snake Florida Gardeners Keep Digging Up and Calling an Earthworm
Turn over a flowerpot or scoop a handful of Florida soil, and you might spot a thin, glossy,…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 11
Florida Gardening
Firebush Can Bring Fall Color and Possible Hummingbird Visits to Florida Yards
Picture a shrub covered in orange-red flowers while most of the yard looks tired and green. Firebush, a…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 11
Florida Gardening
What Florida Law Actually Lets You Do When a Neighbor’s Palm Fronds Keep Falling in Your Yard
Few things pile up in a Florida yard as fast as palm fronds, coconuts, and seed pods. When…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 11
Florida Gardening
Why White Ibis May Visit Florida Lawns After Rain
You look out after a storm and there they are: curved orange bills poking into your soggy grass.…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 10
Florida Gardening
Plant These 7 Florida Natives in November and Your Yard Fills With Spring Color First
Spring color starts with what you plant before the holidays. November gives many Florida natives time to grow…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 10
Florida Gardening
How Fire Ants Form Living Rafts When Floodwater Inundates a Florida Nest
Picture a dark, shimmering mat drifting across floodwater, and then realize it is made of thousands of ants…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 10
Florida Gardening
Why Muhly Grass Turns Many Florida Yards Into Clouds of Pink Each Fall
Some Florida yards glow pink in the fall, and the color does not come from leaves. It comes…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 10
Florida Gardening
Your Florida Citrus Leaves Turn Yellow in Winter, and Pruning Isn’t What Fixes Them
Yellow leaves on a backyard orange, lemon, or grapefruit tree can make any Florida gardener reach for the…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 10
Florida Gardening
What Florida Law Actually Lets You Do When a Neighbor’s Tree Drops Limbs on Your Yard
A big oak limb lands in your yard after a storm, and it clearly came from next door.…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 10
Florida Gardening
Gray Catbirds Just Arrived in Florida, and These 7 Native Shrubs Give Them Winter Cover and Berries
A soft, catlike call from the hedge may mean a gray catbird has settled into your Florida yard.…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 9
Florida Gardening
Vinyl Fences Yellow and Crack Under Florida Sun, so These 7 Native Shrubs Make a Living Privacy Screen Instead
A fence should hide the neighbor’s patio, not become another repair job. Florida sun can fade or damage…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 9
Florida Gardening
Mexican Petunia Is Still Spreading Through Florida Yards, and These 7 Natives Fill Its Spot Without Escaping
Those purple flowers can hide a growing problem: Mexican petunia spreads by seeds and underground stems, pushing beyond…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 9
Florida Gardening
Banana Plants Along a Florida Fence: Screening and Fruit Potential, Plus the Limits
Picture a row of big, paddle-shaped leaves swaying along your property line instead of a plain green hedge.…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 9
Florida Gardening
A Gray Catbird May Be the Cat-Like Voice in Your Florida Hedge
Hear a soft meow from a shrub, but no cat in sight? A gray catbird could be the…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 9
Florida Gardening
The Florida Wildlife That Moves Into Your Yard When the First Cold Front Blows Through
The first cool breeze can change who shows up beside your Florida patio. Winter birds arrive, lizards tuck…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 9
Florida Gardening
What Do Anoles Eat Around Your Florida Patio Plants?
Those quick little lizards darting across your patio pots are hunting something. Florida gardeners often wonder whether anoles…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 8
Florida Gardening
Eastern Bluebirds Return to Florida Yards in Winter, and These 7 Native Plants Make Them Stay
A flash of blue on the fence can make a quiet winter yard feel alive. Florida has Eastern…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 8
Florida Gardening
Cedar Waxwings Descend on Florida Yards in Winter, and These 7 Native Berry Plants Keep the Flocks Coming Back
A quiet Florida yard can turn into a busy feeding stop when cedar waxwings find ripe berries. These…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 8
Florida Gardening
8 Florida Natives That Bloom Right Through Winter When Your Annuals Start Looking Sad
A tired flower bed does not have to stay dull until spring. Florida has native plants that can…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 8
Florida Gardening
Swallow-Tailed Kites Leave Florida Every Fall, but These 7 Winter Raptors Patrol Your Yard Instead
An empty patch of sky does not mean your yard has lost its hunters. Most swallow-tailed kites leave…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 8
Florida Gardening
Sunshine Mimosa: A Possible Native Groundcover for Bare Florida Lawn Gaps
A brown, bare patch in the lawn is hard to ignore, and many Florida homeowners want to fill…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 8
Florida Gardening
The Florida Wildlife That Shows Up in Your Backyard After Floodwaters Recede
The water drains away, but your backyard may not look empty for long. A turtle might cross the…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 7
Florida Gardening
What Florida Law Actually Lets You Do When a Neighbor’s Vines Swallow Your Fence
A vine can go from a few green tendrils to a thick curtain over your fence in a…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 7
Florida Gardening
Still Air and No-See-Ums: What Really Drives Florida Patio Bites
You sit down on the patio at dusk, and within minutes your ankles are itching. Florida no-see-ums are…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 7
Florida Gardening
The Florida Native Nurseries Plant Lovers Drive Past Big Box Stores to Find
A cart full of pretty plants does not always make a yard that works in Florida. Native plant…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 7
Florida Gardening
The Colorful Little Bird That Winters in Southern Florida Yards, and Why Some Leave Each Spring
A tiny bird with a blue head, green back, and red belly sometimes shows up in southern Florida…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 7
Florida Gardening
When a Carolina Wren Nests in Your Florida Porch Planter, Here’s What It Means for Your Yard
You water your porch fern one morning and a small brown bird flies out of it. Tucked inside…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 7
Florida Gardening
These 7 Popular Plants Could Get Florida Homeowners Fined, Depending on Their County
A familiar shade tree or backyard shrub can come with rules you never expected. Some plants once used…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 6
Florida Gardening
Florida Gardeners Can Still Plant These 7 Cool-Season Herbs Now for Fresh Harvests Through March
A few pots near the kitchen can turn Florida’s cooler months into a fresh-herb season. If you’re planting…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 6
Florida Gardening
When Mourning Doves Build a Nest in Your Florida Hanging Basket, Here’s What It Says About Your Yard
A pair of soft gray doves has picked your porch basket as a nursery, and now you are…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 6
Florida Gardening
Brazilian Pepper Berries Turn Red in Florida Yards Now, and Birds Spread Them Everywhere Unless You Cut Them First
A shrub with glossy red berries can look cheerful in a Florida yard, but Brazilian peppertree is a…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 6
Florida Gardening
Florida Bougainvillea Is Often Especially Colorful in Winter, and November Care Can Support the Display
Bougainvillea can look like it is fading as summer ends, yet many Florida plants put on some of…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 6
Florida Gardening
This One Winter Step Keeps Your Florida Palms Greener Than Any Amount of Frond Trimming
A yellowing palm in January makes you want to grab a saw or a fertilizer bag right away.…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 6
Florida Gardening
The Soft Morning Call of a Mourning Dove in Your Florida Yard Usually Means Something Specific
That slow, soft coo drifting across your Florida yard at sunrise is one of the most familiar bird…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 5
Florida Gardening
Sandhill Cranes in Your Florida Yard: Fall Migration and Winter Arrival Explained
Walk outside on a fall morning in Florida, and you might find a tall gray bird with a…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 5
Florida Gardening
Tail-Bobbing Bird on Your Florida Fence: A Possible Winter Visitor
A small bird perched on your fence keeps pumping its tail up and down. In Florida’s cooler months,…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 5
Florida Gardening
Harvest Your Florida Roselle Calyxes This Way Now, and Regular Picking May Extend the Season Before Cold Arrives
Roselle bushes in Florida yards are loaded with deep red pods right about now. Those pods are the…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 5
Florida Gardening
Why Fire Ant Mounds Become Noticeable After Rain in Florida Yards While a Neighbor’s Lawn Looks Clear
You walk out after a rainy week and spot a dome of loose soil in the grass that…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 5
Florida Gardening
The Harmless Florida Snake That Looks Like a Coral Snake in Your Garden Beds
You lift a paver or rake back some mulch and spot a skinny snake striped in red, black,…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 5
Florida Gardening
Florida Firebush Can Offer Hummingbirds Late-Season Nectar
When November rolls around, many Florida flower beds start to look tired. Florida firebush is one plant that…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 4
Florida Gardening
Iguanas Strip Florida Gardens Bare, and These 7 Plants Are the Ones They Leave Alone
An iguana can turn a flower bed into bare stems before you finish your morning coffee. In South…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 4
Florida Gardening
Painted Buntings Arrive in Florida This Month, and These 7 Native Plants Keep Them Visiting Daily
A flash of blue, red, and green can turn a quiet Florida yard into the best seat in…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 4
Florida Gardening
These 7 Florida Natives Look Expensive and Keep Armadillos From Tearing Up Your Beds
A beautiful Florida flower bed can look like a tiny construction site after one night of armadillo digging.…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 4
Florida Gardening
Coontie as a Gradual Addition to a Well-Drained Shady Florida Bed
Plenty of Florida yards have a shady corner where nothing quite looks finished. Coontie is a Florida native…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 4
Florida Gardening
Florida Bougainvillea Winter Color: Bract Loss, Freeze Injury, and Bloom Care
Bougainvillea can turn a Florida yard into a blaze of pink, red, orange, or purple, so a sudden…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 4
Florida Gardening
Skip the Crape Myrtle: These 8 Florida Natives Line Your Driveway and Fence With Less Work
A neat driveway border should not turn every weekend into a pruning job. Florida native shrubs and small…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 3
Florida Gardening
These Winter Birds Showing Up at Your Florida Feeder Prove Your Yard Is Built Right
A busy feeder can tell you more about your yard than a perfect lawn ever will. Florida’s winter…
By Aria Moore F · Nov 3