Why this surprising winter garden plant ‘merits a gardener’s lust’
I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...
Invasive plants: What harm can they do to people, pets and Florida's natural areas, yards?
First, I want to explain the difference between aggressive and invasive plants. Florida native plants can become aggressive, ...
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Georgia’s biggest wildlife refuge is poised for expansion. Here’s why it matters in Florida.
Water levels, rare plants and ancient fish are among Florida’s natural resources that could be protected by a proposed ...
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Minnesota researchers find that native plants can beat buckthorn on their own turf
A buckthorn plant is removed from some areas of the campgrounds by the Summer Youth Program of the Conservation Corps of Minnesota at the William O'Brien State Park, on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 ...
Hedge your bets: Mix up plant varieties to form a healthy thicket
A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.