Tree planting at a recently completed school garden in Fort Myers.

Support Plants are an essential component of a healthy food forest or edible landscape. They help in numerous ways to improve the soil, attract beneficial insects, and out compete the weeds. At Ecovision, we use a variety of native wildflowers, grasses and other support plants in our food forest designs.

Cold weather in Southwest Florida can damage sensitive plants, but strategies are available for gardeners to protect their plants from damage.

Arbors and trellises serve as not just structural elements but also as canvases for nature's artistry. By incorporating native climbing plants into these structures, you can create stunning displays of greenery while…