Benefits of Landscaping with Keystone Native Trees To put it plainly, incorporating native trees into your landscape is easy! You just need to pick the appropriate tree for the space (right plant, right place… right?). So then why aren't we planting more trees in our...
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Native Plants: Sharing Beauty and Saving Water in Florida
Florida native plants are beautiful and diverse. From the colorful coral honeysuckle to iconic Spanish moss, Florida's native plants are strikingly beautiful and can enhance any garden. The variety ensures that you'll find the perfect addition to your garden whether...
How Non-Native Milkweed Plants are Harming Monarch Butterflies
One of the best known and beloved species of butterfly in North America, the monarch butterfly is a familiar sight in our gardens and is the main attraction of one of the greatest annual migratory events in the world. Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies take...
Sally McConnell Project
Landscape Designer - Bruce Turley Location - St. Petersburg (but it is in the Madeira Beach / Seminole area) Sally wanted to eliminate lawn and existing and extensive non-native plantings and trees and attract a range of wildlife from pollinators including...
5 Florida Invasive Plants You Should Eradicate
Uncontrolled urban development and the invasion by aggressive non- native species of plants (also known as alien, introduced, or exotic) are responsible for the loss of natural habitat. While we all care about the health of our landscapes and gardens, most of us are...
Going Native: Restoring Nature with Your Restoration Project
If there was an option that would allow you to lower the long-term cost of your restoration project, while providing a beautiful landscape, habitat for wildlife, and water conservation, would you use it? Native plants can provide all of these benefits and more. The...
Planting Shade Trees To Cool Your Home And Save Energy
With longer days and harsh sunlight in the summer, the air conditioning systems in our home have to work harder to keep the interiors comfortable. But did you know that proper landscaping design with the right shade tree choices can keep your home cooler and reduce...