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The 9 Rules Behind a Truly Florida-Friendly™ Landscape

What makes a yard truly Florida-Friendly? Explore the nine UF/IFAS principles, the trademark, and how native plants fit into the…

Chris Stephens · August 12, 2026 · 11 min read
Water & Soil

Bioswales vs. Grass Swales: Managing Rainwater More Effectively in South Florida

Aug 4, 2026 · 10 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Native Plants for HOA Entrances That Still Look Polished

Aug 4, 2026 · 10 min read
Wildlife & Pollinators

Native vs. Invasive Lantana: What Florida Homeowners Should Know

Jul 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

How to Help New Native Plants Survive Their First Summer

Jul 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Water & Soil

The Most Overlooked Part of Hurricane-Ready Tree Care Is Underground

Jul 22, 2026 · 10 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

What to Include in a Native Landscape HOA Submission

Jul 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Wildlife & Pollinators

Preparing Your South Florida Yard for Painted Buntings

Jul 14, 2026 · 12 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Ask Us Before You Guess: Native Plant Selection Help

Jun 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Trees & Hedges

Sabal Palm: Florida’s Native Palm Built for Storms

Jun 16, 2026 · 9 min read
Trees & Hedges

Best Native Alternatives to a Clusia Hedge in South Florida

Jun 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Trees & Hedges

What Are the Best Native Hedges for South Florida? Clean, Dense, and HOA-Friendly Options

Jun 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Low Maintenance Native Plants for Southwest Florida HOAs

May 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Water & Soil

Florida Landscaping: Best Plants for Wet and Dry Yards

May 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Water & Soil

Why Are There Summer Fertilizer Rules in Florida? A Guide for HOAs and Homeowners

May 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Water & Soil

Rainy Season in Southwest Florida: How Your Yard Impacts Water Quality

May 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Trees & Hedges

Simpson's Stopper vs. Clusia: Best SWFL Privacy Hedge?

Feb 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Trees & Hedges

What Is the Best Shade Tree for South Florida Yards?

Feb 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Water & Soil

The "Water Bank" is Running Low: What Cape Coral’s Water Struggle Means for Us

Jan 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Best Florida Native Plant Nursery in Fort Myers | What We Do

Mar 31, 2023 · 5 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Landscaping in Southwest Florida: Native Plants to Consider

Mar 31, 2023 · 17 min read
News & Events

Discover the Vibrant Beauty of Native Blue-eyed Grass

Jun 11, 2021 · 1 min read
News & Events

Restoring Wetlands in Florida: A Business and Pleasure Trip to Weeki Wachee

Nov 5, 2020 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Low-Maintenance Native Wildflowers

Nov 4, 2020 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Revamping Estero Parkway's Landscapes with 750 Ready-to-Plant Native Blue Porterweed Shrubs

Nov 2, 2020 · 1 min read
Trees & Hedges

Mighty 1gl Slash Pine: A Slow and Steady Climb to Great Heights

Oct 28, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

Labor Day Weekend Extended Hours

Sep 4, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

Standing Together

Aug 26, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

Thank you Todd Shreffler with Creel Tractor Company in Fort Myers

Aug 23, 2020 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Discover the Beauty of Florida-Friendly Plants

Mar 23, 2020 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Transform Your Yard into a Thriving Florida Friendly Landscape and Save Yourself from Summer Maintenance

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Transform Your Yard with Native Wildflowers, Grasses, Shrubs, and Trees from Natives of Corkscrew

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

2020 FGCU Invasive Species Symposium

Feb 25, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

Our Tortoise Relocation Team

Feb 19, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

FGCU Cela Tega Conference 2020

Jan 25, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

🌿Garden-mobile on tour🌿

Jan 14, 2020 · 1 min read
News & Events

New Tamarind Tree @ Estero HS

Dec 17, 2019 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Spice up Your Lawn

Sep 5, 2019 · 1 min read
News & Events

Images from the nursery by my son

Dec 9, 2016 · 1 min read
Trees & Hedges

Gumbo limbo makes you want to dance

Sep 1, 2016 · 1 min read
Landscaping & HOAs

Front yard color

Aug 30, 2016 · 1 min read

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