Plants

Model guidance uses data from the first blooms of the cloned lilac cultivar and two cloned honeysuckle cultivars.

After a rare Florida freeze, damaged plants may still recover. Experts share key steps homeowners should take now — and what mistakes to avoid — to protect their landscape.

An unusually brutal blast of cold air from during the end of January and early February pushed temperatures down into record territory, causing widespread stress to plants.

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.

Rapid growth in Florida's Heartland weighs heavily on aging infrastructure. Paving new roads harms already imperiled ecosystems. Can smart planning keep native plants growing when the population is, too?

The IFAS extension office has a "Florida Friendly Landscaping Guide" that shows which plants can survive the upcoming weather conditions, and which need extra protection.

A federal grant for $1 million will help Florida researchers gather economic data and create a decision-making tool for nursery growers.

As sea levels rise, saltwater intrusion and heat will create challenges for certain plants and trees to survive in the coming years, and Florida is on the front lines.

Tampa author Kenny Coogan talks about about his recently released book “Florida's Carnivorous Plants” and business “Critter Companions.”

Put on your hiking boots because we're trekking through the USF Forest Preserve in Tampa. The University of South Florida has requested and received proposals to build on this undeveloped property. Student researchers, turned activists, show us what makes this parcel of land so special.