Unfortunately, none of this makes gardening easier. The sun dries everything out, and sandy soil is generally unfriendly to plants. On top of all that, rain appears out of nowhere. Gardening can ...

Will you come to my yard and tell me what to do? This question was asked of me in person by someone who recognized me as a Master Gardener Volunteer who writes for the Times-Union's Garden Q&A column.

Ever wonder if your lawn and garden is the best? Maybe not from a “magazine spread” perspective, but from the viewpoint of best practices gardening? The Florida Friendly Landscaping program was ...

Early November often offers weather that entices me to spend some time outside. It is true the outdoor chores are more manageable when the humidity is low and temperatures moderate, but don't spend ...

You might have heard the term “Florida-Friendly Landscaping™” before, but what does it actually mean? The term refers to a landscape that improves the quality of life for its inhabitants while also ...

The more than 1,000 people who move to Florida each day often bring with them a preconceived notion of landscaping, a vision that combines old tried-and-true gardening practices with a tropical jungle ...

As more people move to our beautiful neck of the woods and the urban area grows, natural areas that provide many ecosystem services to us are cleared for development or broken up by patches of ...

These landscaping ideas can add interest to your lawn and boost your curb appeal. Use these tips to create a timeless landscape that is easy to maintain and great to look at. Just like you should ...

Even in the dead of winter, Linda Dunne's yard stands out. Tall cactuses frame the front yard of her Sawgrass Country Club home, and the grounds are not covered with St. Augustine grass, like her ...

Florida homes have a unique charm, but some exterior design choices can hurt both your wallet and your home's curb appeal.

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 ...