Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Spring is Here, and So are the Bugs.

by Alyssa Vinson

March 30, 2023

How riotous the morning, draped in silver and pomegranate, new shoots gasping forth from soil tended carefully. Buds on branches swell and burst with leaves fresh and trembling in their newness. A haze of moisture in the morning air left staggering ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aphids, Beneficial Insects, Biocontrol, Featured Hot Topic, Florida Friendly Landscape, Florida Gardens, Insects, Ladybugs

Long Term Cold Damage to Palms

by William Lester

March 29, 2023

Cold damage to palm trees in West Central Florida is a common issue that can occur when temperatures drop below freezing. The most common type of palm tree in our area is the native sabal palm, also known as the "cabbage palm," which is known ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Skip the Birdfeeder, Plant a Tree

by Molly Jameson

March 29, 2023

Skip the Birdfeeder, Plant a Tree Originally published in the Tallahassee Democrat By Rachel Mathes Birdfeeders are great additions to the wildlife-friendly landscape, but they can be a hassle to keep clean and filled up, especially ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Trees For Birds

Video: Robotic Mowers for a Home Lawn

by Beth Bolles

March 29, 2023

There are now opportunities for homeowners to utilize robotic mowers to manage different types of turfgrass. Learn the basics of a robotic mower with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County as Master Gardener Volunteer Greg demonstrates basic installation ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Turf
Tags: Lawns, Mowers, Robotic Mowers, Turf Care, Turfgrass

When a Snake in the Grass is Just a Snake in the Grass

by Donna Corbelli Castro

March 28, 2023

Spring means snakes. If you are quiet and observant, you can see the natural world around us speaking Spring. The birds are chirping more energetically, the butterflies are eagerly seeking nectar and host plants, the wildflowers (weeds to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Biological Control, Ecology, Florida Snakes, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Snake ID, Snakes, Venomous Snakes

Gardening Tip: Roses

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 27, 2023

I heard about a dangerous rose disease. How would I know if my roses have gotten it? The worst rose disease is called Rose Rosette Disease, which is a virus that is spread by the eriophyid mite. Though we have plenty of those unusual 4- legged ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Roses, UF IFAS Extension

Foolproof Palm Care: Needle Palm

by Marguerite Beckford

March 26, 2023

When it comes to finding a tropical plant which can tolerate below-freezing temperatures, the Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix), is a winner, having been known to tolerate temperatures as low as -15 d F. Planting Site Although relatively ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Foolproof Palm Care, Horticulture, Landscaping, Palms

Gardening Tip: Butterfly Garden

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 24, 2023

Gardener Question: I would like to have some butterflies in my yard, but I don't know what plants they like. How do I know which plants to buy? Master Gardener Answer: Since butterflies first appear as eggs, then caterpillars and pupae, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Butterflies, Eva Maria Pabon, Eva Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Plants

Do You Have Weeds in Your Lawn Now?

by llw5479

March 23, 2023

The vast majority of weeds in North Florida lawns now, during early spring, are winter annuals. Many of theses weeds are Florida natives, some of which even carry our State’s name. Examples include Florida bellflower, Florida betony, Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Lawn Weed Control, Pollinator Plants, Pollinators, Wildflowers

Vines of Mistaken Identity: Trumpet Vine

by Taylor Clem, PhD

March 21, 2023

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we're exploring the different types of vines commonly called "invasive" around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Vines, Vines Of Mistaken Identity, VinesofMistakenIdentity

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