Butterflies and moths are some of the most fascinating creatures on earth. As effective pollinators and being exceptionally efficient at transferring energy up the food chain, their lives have large impacts on the ecosystems around them. Their life cycle is a...
The hurricane season began on June 1st. Plan ahead and prepare your landscape for severe thunderstorms and tropical weather.
Firebush (Hamelia patens) is a perennial. A semi-woody shrub, native to South Florida that can grow to about 5-10 ft. tall in height. Also called scarlet bush, its bright red-orange tubular flowers bloom from late spring till the first frost and attract butterflies,...
Spring is here and wildflowers are popping up all over the country from the deserts of California to the North American Plains. Even in Florida the colorful blooms of spring wildflowers are already on display, buzzing with insects and alive with the sound of birds....
The monarch butterfly is one of the most well-known and recognized. But did you know they are becoming extinct? Learn how you can help save the monarch butterfly. https://www.wilcoxnursery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Monarch-Butterflies.mp4?_=1
The incredible Monarch butterfly is well known for undertaking long-distance journeys of 1500 miles or more. It’s an amazing feat considering its tiny body size and light weight. Now consider the fact that it undertakes this migration twice in its lifetime; first in...
Let's preserve Florida native and Florida friendly plants. Here are a few reasons:
