Native Plants

“The secret to year-round color isn't one magic plant. It's a relay team.”

“Plant for the pollinators and the whole garden comes alive — wings, color, and birdsong included.”

“A great native garden is designed like any garden. It just happens to feed butterflies, too.”

“A fence blocks a view. A native hedge blocks the view and fills with birds.”

“The best time to plant a native tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is this weekend.”

“A native plant isn't trying to survive Florida. It's already home.”

“A dry, sandy corner isn't a problem to fix. It's a habitat waiting for the right plants.”

“The plants that look battered at the beach are the wrong plants. The right ones look right at home.”

“The lawn is the thirstiest thing in most Florida yards. Native groundcovers are the cure.”

“The best native garden isn't a long list. It's the right short list, planted well.”