Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Native plants used in a landscaped yard. Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical ...

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While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. In 2025 that date is Friday, January 1. This early date is perfect for ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...

If you’re considering adding a tree to your yard, there are many from which to choose, and they come in all different sizes. Some trees produce flowers, attract wildlife, have deciduous foliage or are ...

5 native trees you can plant for shade: Tall, single trunked; aka sabal palm or various versions of palmetto Salt tolerant; resistant to high winds and drought Large; single trunked; tolerates shade ...

Six months post Hurricane Helene, new leaves are breaking dormancy. Our skyline resembles a Crayola box again. With appreciation for remaining trees in neighborhoods, one may wonder which tree species ...