UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
A Rock Yard is Not Florida-Friendly Rocks increase heat and can stress plants and increase plant pests and disease. They are usually imported from other states. Rocks do not support Florida’s wildlife, including bees, butterflies, birds and animals…. Read More
What is smaller than a shrub? A shrublet of course! One of my favorite shrublets is called false heather or Cuphea hyssopifolia, a native of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. There is no better small groundcover with very… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Most of us recognize sunflowers for their height and massive flowers. Take that image of a sunflower, miniaturize it and turn it into a groundcover, and you have something special! One of the best… Read More
Alternative lawn lifestyles Tired of the constant upkeep and long-term costs of maintaining your turf? How about the water bill? Do you have concerns about water pollution and nutrient run-off? Have your hard efforts to maintain grass been… Read More
If you like perennials with daisy-like flowers, you will love the yellow bush daisy or Euryops pectinatus. This African native is a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ recommended plant due to its hardiness and low-maintenance. You will adore this easy-to-care-for plant!… Read More
By Ralph E. Mitchell Common plant names once again can be confusing and often relate best to how a plant looks at a glance, or even how the flowers smell. Asiatic jasmine is a good example. Not related… Read More
Often, the question of “wildflower vs. weed” is a matter of location. I recently decided to test that concept with the native succulent “weed” Portulaca pilosa, a.k.a. pink purslane. Trivia factoid #1 – One nickname for… Read More
