Plant These Natives Instead of Coral Ardisia Coral ardisia is a very attractive flowering shrub that is adapted to the hot sub-tropical climate of Florida. However beautiful, this shrub has a sinister side. It has rapidly encroached upon native areas bordering …
Plant A Native Tree Instead of Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is a common invasive tree species throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. While it is a fast-growing and attractive tree with fern-like foliage and colorful flowers, it …
Invasive Ornamental Plants Florida has a great sub-tropical climate that allows many fine exotic plants to thrive in our landscapes. Unfortunately, some of these plants are a little to comfortable in Florida and begin to take over sensitive native habitats. …
Groundcovers for Coastal Areas This is part of a multi-part series on groundcover plants for Florida. Other parts of this series include: Groundcovers for North Florida Groundcovers for Central Florida Groundcovers for South Florida Areas along the coast are hostile …
Groundcovers for South Florida South Florida has a climate which is the most tropical of any found in the continental United States. Landscape architects need to understand the climate and the types of plants that succeed in this special place. …
Groundcovers for Central Florida This article is part of a series about ground cover plants that can be used in the landscape in Florida. Here, we will discuss plants that succeed in the central part of the state. Other lists …
Groundcovers for North Florida Ground cover plants are useful for visually tying the landscape together into a beautiful cohesive design. Additionally, nature will grow plants (AKA weeds) when the ground is bare. Ground covers complete for light and space with …
Trees of South Florida – Part 4 In part 4 of this series on native and adapted trees for use in South Florida landscapes, we will discuss oaks and other species that can be used in planting designs. If …
Trees of South Florida–Part 3 Today, we continue our study of trees and large shrubs that are suitable for landscape architects to specify in planting plans for Dade County and other areas of South Florida. Since there are so many …
Trees for South Florida–Part 2 This is the second of a multi-part series on trees adapted to the subtropical climate of South Florida. Landscape architects who intent to take Section F of the LARE in Florida need to be familiar …