For many of us, winter is a busy season in Southwest Florida. The area comes alive with art exhibits, theater productions, and nature walks, to name a few. We enjoy having time to visit with ...

"Ground covers are low-growing and long-living plants that spread quickly over the ground and don't require special care," says Nastya Vasylchyshyna, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based botanist ...

S ome plants simply thrive in summer and ixora is one of them. In most regions, June, July and August can be a challenge for ...

It also makes it a breeze to move plants and switch up the appearance of your garden. Growing low-maintenance plants in containers is a game changer. You spend less time caring for them while ...

Never fear, however, because in north Florida we average only 3 ... and number of your beds and borders using low-maintenance, drought-resistant plants to provide the benefits of turf without ...

Live oaks have wide, covered canopies that withstand Florida's weather ... weather doesn't have to mean constant yard work. Low-maintenance plants, smart watering, hardscaping, and pet-friendly ...

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Traditionally a shade plant, newer astilbe hybrids will now tolerate more sun. For a refined flower with the look and low maintenance of a wildflower, use false indigo to fill up large spaces in ...

It is a low-maintenance perennial plant that produces maximum results ... and zebra longwings (Heliconius charithonia), which ...

“Low-maintenance houseplants are great because they usually thrive with minimal attention, which makes them perfect for busy plant parents, those new to gardening, or even the lazy gardener ...

Native to places like Asia, Australia, and Florida, it makes for a wonderful ... is also very easy to care for. “This is a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t require too much watering and ...

The best low maintenance indoor plants only need a few minutes of attention each week to thrive. In return, research shows that they can boost our mood and cleanse the air we breathe. As a major ...