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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…

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

Landscaping & HOAs
Native Plants for HOA Entrances That Still Look Polished

Wildlife & Pollinators
Native vs. Invasive Lantana: What Florida Homeowners Should Know

Landscaping & HOAs
How to Help New Native Plants Survive Their First Summer

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

Landscaping & HOAs
What to Include in a Native Landscape HOA Submission

Wildlife & Pollinators
Preparing Your South Florida Yard for Painted Buntings

Landscaping & HOAs
Ask Us Before You Guess: Native Plant Selection Help

Trees & Hedges
Sabal Palm: Florida’s Native Palm Built for Storms

Trees & Hedges
Best Native Alternatives to a Clusia Hedge in South Florida

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

Landscaping & HOAs
Low Maintenance Native Plants for Southwest Florida HOAs

Water & Soil
Florida Landscaping: Best Plants for Wet and Dry Yards

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

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

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

Trees & Hedges
What Is the Best Shade Tree for South Florida Yards?

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

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

Landscaping & HOAs
Landscaping in Southwest Florida: Native Plants to Consider

News & Events
Discover the Vibrant Beauty of Native Blue-eyed Grass

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

Landscaping & HOAs
Discover the Beauty and Benefits of Low-Maintenance Native Wildflowers

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

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

News & Events
Labor Day Weekend Extended Hours

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Standing Together

News & Events
Thank you Todd Shreffler with Creel Tractor Company in Fort Myers

Landscaping & HOAs
Discover the Beauty of Florida-Friendly Plants

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

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

News & Events
2020 FGCU Invasive Species Symposium

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Our Tortoise Relocation Team

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FGCU Cela Tega Conference 2020

News & Events
🌿Garden-mobile on tour🌿

News & Events
New Tamarind Tree @ Estero HS

Landscaping & HOAs
Spice up Your Lawn

News & Events
Images from the nursery by my son

Trees & Hedges
Gumbo limbo makes you want to dance

Landscaping & HOAs
Front yard color
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