Create a Stepping Stone Garden

Development in south Florida has led to a rapid loss of pine rockland habitat. Outside of Everglades National Park, just 2% of the habitat remains as fragments in the urban matrix. By creating stepping stone gardens we are improving the chances that seeds and pollen will be dispersed amongst fragments, promoting survival of species and genetic diversity.

By using native pine rockland species in your landscape you will reduce the amount of resources it takes to manage turf grass and exotic shrubs. Native plants are adapted to our climate and require less water and fertilizer to survive.

For a list of pine rockland species best suited for your zip code and for information on restoring pine rockland habitat please visit the Natives for your Neighborhood website.

To learn more about native gardening please visit  www.floridayards.org. 

Native Nurseries

These South Florida nurseries and non-profit organizations sell Florida native plants.  Please do call ahead to check stocks and species before going! 

Alexander Landscaping & Plant Farm
954-472-5039
91 S. Flamingo Rd.
Davie

Casey's Corner Nursery and Landscaping
305-248-7284
31877 SW 197 Ave
Homestead

Citizens for a Better South Florida
305-648-0000
3191 SW 21st St
Miami
Call the office first to check on plant availability and
see if someone is available to assist you in the nursery.


Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
305-667-1651
10901 Old Cutler Rd
Coral Gables, FL  33156
We sell native plants at our annual plant sales.


Florida Native Plant Society, Dade Chapter
305-255-6404

Indian Trails Native Nursery
561-248-6669
6315 Park Lane W.
Lake Worth

The Institute for Regional Conservation
305-247-6547
22601 SW 152nd Ave
Goulds

Kelly's Tropicals
786-444-7714
19475 SW 344th St
Homestead

Plant Creations
305-248-8147
28301 SW 172nd Ave
Homestead
Call for an appointment.

Pro Native Consulting
stevewoodmansee@bellsouth.net
786-488-3101
8025 SW 102nd Ave
Miami

Richard Lyons Nursery
305-324-1100
20200 SW 134th St
Goulds

Silent Native Nursery
305-975-9081
silentnative@gmail.com

Tropical Audubon Society
305-667-7337
5530 Sunset Dr.
South Miami
Plant sales are held periodically.

Veber's Jungle Garden
305-242-9500
24605 SW 197th Ave.
Homestead 

If you are ready to join the Connect to Protect Network or would like more information, please contact Joyce Maschinski at jmaschinski@fairchildgarden.org  or 305-667-1651 X 3416.