Category: Home Landscapes

Consider Early Flowering Magnolias for Winter Landscape Color

by llw5479

February 14, 2024

In addition to our native Southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, there are a number of other magnolia species to consider for use in our North Florida landscapes. In addition to the evergreen types, there are deciduous types, as well. While ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Deciduous Magnolias, Early Flowering Trees, Japanese Magnolias, Saucer Magnolia, Winter Landscape Color

Is It a Crape Myrtle or a Coat Rack?

by llw5479

February 14, 2024

You’ve probably seen crape myrtle trees pruned to look like a coat rack. Hopefully, you’re not guilty of doing this. The term “crape murder” was coined to describe this drastic topping of crape myrtles. Properly selected and correctly ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Pruning Crape Myrtles, Topping Trees, Tree Pruning

Wait to Fertilize but Time for Preemergence Herbicide, if Needed

by llw5479

February 14, 2024

If weeds were a major concern in your lawn last summer, the coming weeks are the time to apply a preemergence herbicide to prevent their emergence again this year. Timing of a preemergence herbicide application for summer annual weeds such ... READ MORE

Category: Lawn, Turf
Tags: Lawn Weed Control, Preemergence Herbicide, Preventing Lawn Weeds

Let Trees Adjust to Being Transplanted

by llw5479

February 14, 2024

People do many things to newly planted trees, such as improper pruning and fertilization, that interfere with tree growth and defenses. Trees strive to maintain a balance between the above ground portion (crown) and the below ground portion ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Planting Trees, Transplanting Trees, Tree Establishment

Plants at Their Peak: Valentine Blossoms, Red Kapok Trees!

by Forest Hecker

February 14, 2024

Around Valentine's Day in tropical regions around the world, nature offers a breathtaking spectacle in the form of the Red Kapok tree (scientifically known as Bombax ceiba) exploding into vibrant springtime blooms. This majestic tree, nonnative ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes

Wait to Prune Cold Injured Landscape Plants

by llw5479

February 14, 2024

Recent freezes have resulted in many people questioning whether to prune or not to prune cold damaged plants. The short answer is - wait. We’ve just had a run of freezing temperatures. But winter’s not over. Our winter temperatures go ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Cold Injured Landscape Plants, Freeze, Frosts, Killing Frosts Damage, Pruning

Water – the most important ingredient

by Ralph Mitchell

February 14, 2024

Water is perhaps the most important ingredient needed by a newly planted tree. Water is also the item most over-looked by homeowners as they prepare to get a tree established in their landscape. How can we best succeed in providing a ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Irrigation, Proper Watering, Tree Planting

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Educational Outreach Garden

by Ashley Ellis

February 12, 2024

Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful contributions of the passionate individuals who form the backbone of our gardening community. These dedicated volunteers bring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_HortRes

Broward County Tree Trimmer Ordinance Sunsets in 2024

by Donna Corbelli Castro

February 12, 2024

Broward County Tree Trimmer License The Broward County tree trimmer licensing program dates back to October 2000 when the Broward County Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance regulating the county's tree trimming industry. This ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: ANSI A300, Broward County Licensing, Broward County Tree Trimmer Certification, Broward County Tree Trimmer Ordinance, HB 1383, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Tree Pruning, Tree Trimmer Certification, UF-IFAS

Spathoglottis – a beautiful terrestrial orchid

by Ralph Mitchell

February 12, 2024

You have probably seen this orchid as you stroll down garden center aisles. It is not as fancy as the other striking orchids – Cattleya or Phalaenopsis. Rather petite in nature, this orchid is eye-catching in its own way with small, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Orchid, Philippine Ground Orchid, Terrestrial Orchid

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