The first thing that you may ask is are there really palms native to Europe? Then, can this palm from a non-tropical area live in Florida? Well, the answer is “yes” to both! The European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) is native ... READ MORE
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When a native plant moves its way into the mainstream nursery trade, that says a lot about how ornamental and successful it can be in your landscape. The popular cocoplum is a native of South Florida that is a common hedge plant in the ... READ MORE
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Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo What motivates people to adopt and model sustainable landscape practices in their urban landscapes? Meet Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Keith ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Some plants receive common names concerning how well they succeed in the garden. One plant that deserves its name is the Aspidistra or “Cast Iron Plant”. Hardy and shade-loving, the cast-iron plant makes a great groundcover that ... READ MORE
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The Lily of the Nile, also known as Agapanthus, is a beautiful flowering bulb found on occasion in landscapes and garden centers in our area. The seasonal globe of flowers in shades of blue, purple and white catch the eye and make a great ... READ MORE
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If you've been waiting for a good time to get some yard chores done, this is it. You can catch up on almost everything now. Weeds It never hurts to start with the weeds, before they get out of hand. In gardens, hand pull or spot treat ... READ MORE
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Grow Your Healthy Florida Lifestyle Beginning in April, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County hosted a five week Grow Your Healthy Florida Lifestyle Series. The class met every Friday for 3 hours to learn all about the dimensions of wellness and ... READ MORE
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Interested in growing edible plants in your yard? Join UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County on Thursday June 15th from 10 to 11:00am to get an introduction to selecting low maintenance, long-lived, edible crops to grow in the home landscape. ... READ MORE
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Smilax is a common vine that can pop up in unwanted spots in landscapes. Learn about how this plant grows and management techniques with UF IFAS Escambia County Extension. https://youtu.be/63qr101HgU4 READ MORE
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Hey there! My name is Heather Kalaman, and I am the new Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Residential Horticulture Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. I started this position in mid-April and thought I would take a moment to ... READ MORE
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