Perpetual Question Do any of the leaves change color down here in the fall? The most common answer is that there is none here in the land of evergreens. The prevalence of oaks (Quercus spp.) and pines (Pinus spp.) see to that. There is ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Fall is the season for leaf color changes on many plants, but we are often concerned when we see evergreen plants with brown leaves. Learn what is normal browning for evergreens and when to seek more help from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/ogGGuh3YxlA READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Some years it seems like the leaves never really change color in North Florida and then there are other years where they are a rainbow of color. Why is that? It really has to do with a combination of factors that include the quantity of sunlight, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Many people often request a recommendation for a small tree that will be suitable for their landscape and one to consider is the Chinese pistache, Pistachia chinensis. Although not a native tree, Chinese pistache does not have invasive potential ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Growing up in the northeast, autumn was the time to be outside. Crisp mornings and warm afternoons meant that the trees were ablaze with yellows, reds, orange, and purple. It was truly magical and honestly one of things I miss living in Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
By Brooke Moffis, Residential Horticulture Agent It is the beginning of fall and spring has sprung in Central Florida, at least for the gardener. It’s hard to grow and get excited about the garden during the dog days of summer. Since ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Oakleaf hydrangea has 8 to 12-inch-long leaves shaped like oak leaves. They are borne on stiff, upright, hairy stems which occasionally branch. A fuller shrub can be created by pinching the new growth or cutting back old growth. The plant grows ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Florida has so much to offer! It is home to the world’s most beautiful beaches. It has one of the largest agricultural economies nationwide. But among all these things, Florida is lacking in one area that is very noticeable come ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Here's a beautiful native perennial wildflower that is easy to grow and generally available in the independent nursery trade. In the wild, you can encounter them at the edges of woodlands and ponds as they prefer moist areas. Blue ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Color can make a landscape. Color highlights features of the landscape and draws the eye as a focal point itself. Spring color is dominated by lush new green growth, Summer brings on flowers of all kind, and fall brings the spectacular show ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture