Florida Parks teams up to plant longleaf pines at Wakulla Springs

The Florida State Parks Foundation and partners plant nearly 1,000 longleaf pines at Wakulla Springs State Park.
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Tiny invaders pose threat to Florida plants, vegetables. What to do

Thrips are enjoying Florida's climate but you may not like them, especially the damage they can cause to your ornamental ...
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FLORIDA FREEZE: Should you cover your plants against the cold? Here’s how to do it properly -- and when to do it

Colder air is moving in, and for many areas, that means it’s time to start thinking about plant protection. With temperatures ...

Protecting plants and pools during Florida's cold snaps

As Florida experiences colder weather, experts offer tips on safeguarding plants and pools, emphasizing the importance of ...

Plant Doctor: Have some patience with impatiens during the cooler months

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about impatiens, bromeliads, peace lilies, schefflera, caladium, ...

Water plants before freeze, or not? How to protect your Florida garden

Watering plants before a freeze doesn't help: We addressed this above but watering the soil around your plants before a freeze helps retain heat better than dry soil. The fix: Water the soil, not the ...
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What you should know about using native Florida plants in your yard

Why should we plant native plants? I’ve talked to people who think Florida is tropical with no variation in plants year-round; that they are green and blooming all year. Florida is semi-tropical with ...
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What to do (and not to do) when covering plants in a Florida freeze

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida has its reputation of being a tropical paradise, but every few years a frost or freeze settles in, putting our tropical plants and other sensitive vegetation in harm’s ...