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August Landscape Jobs and Plant Clinic


August 16, 2023

August is usually a harsh month in the North Florida landscape. Heat and humidity take their toll on both the landscape and the gardener. But there are things to do now that can make a difference in your landscape in the near future. Now ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Crape-myrtle, Master Gardener Volunteer, Plant Clinic, Plant Diagnostics, Rose Care
Lush hostas thrive along a water feature in a garden

Know Your Heat Zone

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August 15, 2023

Placing the right plant in the right place is crucial for gardening success, especially in the challenging climate we have here.  Most of us are familiar with plant hardiness zones but have you heard of heat zones? (more…) READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Choosing Plants, Climate, Florida Friendly, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flower Gardens, Gardening, Growing Zone, Heat Zone, Landscape Plants, Plant Hardiness

Success Story: Native Butterfly Garden Breaks Ground at Carrollwood Village Park

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August 10, 2023

Carrollwood Village Park is the most visited park in Hillsborough County with over 1.2 million visitors per year. Now, the park features a newly installed native butterfly garden thanks to the Viva Florida grant from the Florida Wildflower ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterfly, Carrollwood, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hillsborough, Master Gardener, Native Plant, Tampa Bay, Tsilvasy
Florida First Detector First Fridays

August First Friday with Florida First Detector


August 7, 2023

Recap of August First Friday with Florida First Detector In August, we talked about invasive pests on citrus. Historically, the citrus industry has been super important in Florida and continued to be today. Despite challenges in citrus production ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Biosecurity, Citrus, Early Detection, FloridaFirstDetector, Invasive Species, SeminoleCountyAg

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