Landscaping with larval host wildflowers and ground covers in Florida is an excellent way to support local ecosystems and promote biodiversity, especially for butterflies, moths, and other pollinators. Many butterflies and moths lay their eggs on specific host plants,...
Things can get very dry in Florida. If you are trying to grow a garden or a yard of lush, green grass, it will demand that you water regularly and without end. Florida is constantly in a drought with water tables never able to fully recover from modern day...
Florida sees a lot of severe weather; especially from June 1 – November 30. Whether it is storms, winds, hail or hurricanes Florida braces for it during these 6 months. According to Robert Garcia, the National Weather Service meteorologist, Florida reportedly...
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...
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...
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...
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...
