Crapemyrtles are a beauty to behold in any landscape. They are popular landscape plants in Florida because of their ease of propagation, lengthy blooming period, ability to grow under a range of soil conditions, and are relatively inexpensive…. Read More
For homeowners who have an in-ground irrigation system, now is the perfect time to inspect for any problems. Warmer weather means that ornamental plants and turf will start actively growing again. To avoid any potential problems, inspect your… Read More
If you are out on a pontoon boat in Lake Panasoffkee, kayaking down the Withlacoochee river or walking around your neighborhood pond, you may have certainly encountered our Florida mudhen. Or most commonly referred to as the American coot (Fulica… Read More
Let me introduce you to the Queen of Assassins, the wheel bug or (Arilus cristatus ). Wheel bugs are quite common in crops, home gardens and in various natural areas found around Sumter and Hernando counties. Wheel bugs are… Read More
The tiger swallowtail ( Papilio glaucus ) is one of Florida’s largest and most easily recognized butterfly. The tiger swallowtail is yellow, having black bands on the front wings. The hind wings are powdery blue. Tiger swallowtails can… Read More
The maypop passion flower or (Passiflora incarnate) is an excellent vine/groundcover that can attract a wide host of pollinators and other beneficial insects. My favorite about this beautiful native wildflower is that it is a host plant to not… Read More
The Gopher Tortoise is one of Florida’s most unique reptile. The Gopher Tortoise is known an a keystone species. Gopher tortoises dig deep burrows in the ground for refuge and for protection. These burrows average a depth of 6.5 feet… Read More
The Cuban treefrog is just one of many invasive species that have entered Florida. Native to Cuba, Cuban treefrogs arrived in the 1920’s in the Florida Keys. Since them, it has increased its range spreading as far as… Read More
The cottonmouth is the aquatic superstar of venomous snakes in Florida. Also known as the moccasin, the cottonmouth can be found in every county in the sunshine state. Cottomouths are relatively large snakes. Specimens can reach a length… Read More
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