If you're heading to a garden center to start replacing plants killed by freezing temps earlier this month, watch out for ...

Many annual flowers that cannot survive Florida's heat thrive during its cooler winter months. Petunias, snapdragons, and pansies are colorful choices for winter gardens and containers. Alyssum and ...

The plants with colorful leaves are also good at repelling mosquitos and flies in the garden. Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is easy to grow if the site is sunny and has well-drained, slightly alkaline ...

For those of you who love growing flowers, consider planting some Amaryllis bulbs. Amaryllis bulbs produce colorful blooms in red, pink and white, as well as striped white and red. They are also easy ...

Question: We have noticed both yellow- and pink-flowered trees in Central Florida landscapes. What are the names and are they reliable landscape additions? Answer: You and many other residents have ...

From attracting pollinators to repelling pests, companion plants can benefit the crepe myrtles in your yard. And you'll add color and texture for more impact.

Although it’s too early to plant caladiums, it’s not too early to start thinking about purchasing tubers now to ensure access to the best variety of these no-fail ornamental plants. Florida is the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Caladiums in commercial cultivation in Lake Placid, Florida. Caladiums (Caladium × hortulanum) are tropical foliage plants prized ...

Sustainable landscaping, environmental stewardship, and wildlife-friendly gardening are invited to Seminar on March 21.

It’s always uncertain whether we will have good fall leaf color here in North Florida. Temperature and moisture are the main influences on fall color. Warm, sunny days and cool, crisp but not freezing ...