Florida Native Plants vs. Florida Friendly Plants: A Comparison Florida's unique climate and ecosystem provide a rich tapestry of flora that is both beautiful and ecologically significant. When it comes to landscaping in the Sunshine State, homeowners and gardeners...
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Coontie, Zamia integrifolia
Coontie Zamia floridana or Zamia integrifolia Coontie, Seminole Bread, Coontie Palm Shop here Florida’s tough plant! The coontie is a native...

Myrsine, Myrsine cubana
Myrsine Myrsine cubana Myrsine, Colicwood Shop Here This central and south Florida large shrub is a versatile plant choice for most yards and...

The Three Sisters (De-o-ha-ko)
The Three Sisters (De-o-ha-ko) The term “The Three Sisters” comes from the Cherokee and Iroquois Indigenous Peoples practice of planting three plants that rely on each other, and help each other grow. The true form of The Three Sisters consists of Corn, Beans, and...
Nature’s Best Hope- A Doug Tallamy Review by Alex Izzo
Doug Tallamy has a simple message; build it and they will come. We have all seen headlines discussing declines in bee populations and apocalyptic messages regarding extinctions of plant and animal species. Amidst these dire warnings, Doug offers a way forward in what...
Native Landscape in Historic Driftwood
The Driftwood neighborhood in St. Petersburg has long been known for its beautiful canopy trees like Pines and Oaks. However, it also wrestles with a host of invasive species, which can pose many problems for the average homeowner and...
Dive into Natives: Grasses
Grasses offer unique, soft textures into the landscape to break up the stiff foliage of shrubs and other plants in the landscape. Not only do they pair well in groupings with wildflowers, but they offer unique benefits to wildlife in the...