University of Florida experts warn that some popular plants sold in stores are invasive and harmful to the state's ecosystem.

Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...

Sadly, we can't rely on garden centers to offer only safe, native plants. In Florida, these are the invasive flowers and ...

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

Southwest Florida has a springtime secret: a 'Blue Period' when rare blue wildflowers bloom. Discover where and when to find these stunning natural displays.

POLK COUNTY, Florida (WUFT) — Their shoes slipping through yellow sand, Nancy Bissett and Steve Riefler followed an unpublished graduate thesis like a treasure map. They snuck through a jumble of ...

Discover the beauty of Florida's outdoors without leaving the Bay County Public Library. This event lets families explore native plants up close, learn how they support wildlife and gather tips for ...

The annual Landscaping with Florida Natives Tour showcases South Brevard yards that use native plants. This year's tour includes the new Melbourne Founders Museum, which highlights local Black pioneer ...

Florida's native bees are more efficient pollinators than honeybees and crucial for your garden. Learn how to attract these ...

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...

Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ones is a challenging part of restoration projects. Even when done well, artificial sites don’t perfectly replicate nature. Leafy green with tiny, red ...