Florida’s warm climate makes it a prime target for invasive species. Many non-native plants introduced for landscaping have ...

Invasive plants are non-native species that harm the environment, economy, or human health by spreading uncontrollably. Homeowners can identify invasive plants using resources like the Florida ...

Invasive plant species harm native ecosystems, unlike fast-growing or non-native plants. Chinese Wisteria and Thorny Olive are examples of invasive species that outcompete native plants. Homeowners ...

A young peacock walks in the backyard of a home in Coral Gables, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Invasive species cost Florida tens of millions of dollars each year. The state has been called “ground ...

Join Sandra Viktorova and the WGCU News team for the latest episode of Southwest Florida In Focus. April showers bring May flowers, but the spring season also brings Cane Toad breeding season. The ...

When looking for plants to grow as living privacy screens, you might have quick-growth options fairly high on your list of must-haves. But when it comes to shrubs, trees, and ornamental grasses, you ...

Invasive species are nonnative species introduced by humans that can harm the environment, humans, or the economy. Invasive species cost the United States an estimated $120 billion annually and are a ...

Vines can unexpectedly dominate the growing season, particularly when there are no late freezes and a warm, wet spring. If you haven't noticed yet, I encourage you to sharpen your observation skills ...

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 ...