Spring has arrived in Florida, marked by the spring equinox and the last frost. Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth.

Missing a pruning won’t kill the plant, but it will inhibit its ability to thrive and bloom, so it’s worth taking the time to tend to each species. You may like 5 plants to prune in February ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an ...

Native to Florida, Mexico, and Central and South America, firebush plants, Hamelia patens ... the faded flower heads with a ...

Plants grow fast in Florida, so plant appropriately. There will be many hard-to-find native plants available ... and Texas sage (with routine pruning). Coontie and muhly grass can also serve ...