If you sit in nature and really look, there’s a good chance you’ll see a native Florida bee. They just may not look how you ...

Learn how to choose the best plants for your Florida yard by understanding soil, light, water and hardiness zones.

Most people retreat at the sight of a wasp, yet University of Florida researchers’ discovery of two newly identified tiny ...

Florida is in a drought and one of the biggest factors was a drier than usual rainy season this past fall.

Team members from UF/IFAS Extension offered insight into living shores, "Florida-friendly" garden guidelines and more.

Learn how Florida-Friendly Landscaping saves money, conserves water and protects the environment with nine key principles.

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 ...

Smoke pours over the colony of bees, dousing the air in a sweet, earthy smell of burning wood. Drake Elting holds the smoker ...

Florida is famous for palm trees, tropical blooms, and lush backyards that look like mini jungles. But hiding among the pretty greenery are plants that can cause serious ecological damage—and yes, ...

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 ...

Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ones is a challenging part of restoration projects. Even when done well, artificial sites don’t perfectly replicate nature. Leafy green with tiny, red ...