And the environmental benefits are also substantial. Native plants are natural pollinators, meaning they attract insects, bees, bats, and even hummingbirds. They are essential to the health of our ...

Too many Palm Beachers look away when it comes to protecting our environment. But there are easy ways to do so.

Arboricola (Schefflera arboricola), or the dwarf umbrella tree, has a green or variegated leaf that can be seen in many ...

If we want to make America Great Again, then we must first “make America garden again,” says Steven Turner, a local ...

The Marco Island Beautification Advisory Committee recently announced the return of Marco in Bloom, a landscaping contest ...

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...

Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk through Longwood. Two distances available – 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between ...

The Main Library already participates in a Seed Library program where the public can choose seeds to plant and grow at their ...

If you want to see year-round color, you don't need to look further than your backyard. There are many native shrubs and ...

Florida’s warm climate makes it a prime target for invasive species. Many non-native plants introduced for landscaping have spread aggressively, crowding out native species, harming wildlife, and ...

They are living landscapes, whose cliff dwellings and villages, petroglyph panels, springs, canyons, mesas, and pathways are inextricably tied to the Native peoples and cultures who still call them ...

Now we have some seasonal Florida winter weather without freezes ... Late freezes can be devastating, since hardy plants in our landscapes can have tender new growth and fruit trees can be in ...