5 native plants that can grow into thick hedges and tall privacy screens.

Bonus! These 5 trees grow anywhere from 30-60 feet tall and can provide shade.

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We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...

If you're interested in growing fruit trees in your garden, consider choosing native varieties. Native fruit trees require less maintenance than non-native ones because they are well-adapted to the ...

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — The City of Casselberry is providing free native trees from Florida to residents through its Adopt-a-Tree Program, with applications accepted until August 31, 2025. This initiative ...

5 native plants that can be used for ground cover. 2-inch yellow flowers with triangular leaves; brown center attracts insects ‘Look at the water for evidence.’ Data proves Florida pollution ...

Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...