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Pollinator & Wildlife Gardens
10 posts“One garden helps. A connected chain of gardens changes the map.”
Creating a backyard pollinator corridor
Connect habitat areas to support pollinator movement.
“Nectar brings butterflies in. Host plants make them stay.”
Best host plants for Florida butterflies
Essential plants that support caterpillars and butterfly reproduction.
“Plant the right red, tubular flowers and the hummingbirds will find them.”
Plants that hummingbirds love
Add vibrant plants that draw hummingbirds to your yard.
“The right tree feeds hundreds of species — start there and the wildlife follows.”
The best trees and shrubs for wildlife
Plant selections that provide food, shelter, and nesting.
“A wildlife yard gives back food, water, shelter, and a place to raise the next generation.”
Wildlife-friendly landscaping ideas
Design outdoor spaces that support local wildlife.
“A garden humming with bees is a garden that is working.”
How to attract more bees to your garden
Create a pollinator-friendly landscape with the right plant choices.
“Native wildflowers give you color, pollinators, and resilience in one easy package.”
Native wildflowers for Florida gardens
Easy-to-grow wildflowers that add beauty and ecological value.
“Plant the right flowers and the butterflies find you.”
The best butterfly plants for Florida
Top nectar-producing plants for attracting butterflies.
“Pollinators are quiet, constant, and behind nearly everything that grows.”
Why pollinators matter in Florida
Understand the critical role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems.
“Feed the caterpillars, not just the butterflies, and they will call your yard home.”
How to create a butterfly garden
Design a garden that supports butterflies through their whole life cycle.
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