When Chapter 2019-155 passed in the Florida legislature in 2019, shockwaves throttled through the circles of Florida’s tree care professionals. Local government laws often afforded trees certain protections (i.e., typically requiring permits ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Some invasive plants can radically alter landscapes making them look like monocultures, alien, or even relatively ugly. In South Florida, Brazilian pepper and old-world climbing fern come to mind. However, there are exceptions. The cat’s-claw ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Much of gardening and landscaping in Florida revolves around the USDA climate zone realities of potential freezes or cold weather. People in the panhandle are of like cold-hardy avocadoes and . People in Central Florida yearn for ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
Lethal Viral Necrosis (LVN) of Floratam St. Augustinegrass, caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus is a severe and very expensive landscape issue in southeastern Florida. It is also widespread in Pinellas County, Florida and occurs less frequently ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Written by Philippe Bilger, Master Gardener Volunteer For many living in South Florida, summer is the time to enjoy the sun and the fun activities available to us. Due to the heat and humidity during the summer, growing a traditional ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,COVID-19 has raised the question... is the OSHA respirator fit test and medical exam required for nursery and landscape workers voluntarily wearing masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus? The answer is NO, if the masks ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Turf
A free lecture on Prepping for a Fall Garden is being offered as part of the 8th installment of the Garden Talks Series hosted by the Acreage Branch Library. The public is invited to attend this educational opportunity. The class will take ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables
A free lecture on Tropical Fruit Trees for south Florida is being offered as part of the 7th installment of the Garden Talks Series hosted by the Acreage Branch Library. The public is invited to attend this educational opportunity. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
A free lecture on Maintenance and Care of Roses in the Garden is being offered as part of the 6th installment of the Garden Talks Series hosted by the Acreage Branch Library. The public is invited to attend this educational opportunity. The ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
UF/IFAS Palm Beach County is pleased to be the 1st in a series of Garden Talks hosted by the Acreage Branch Library in Loxahatchee. The public is invited to join Dr. Chris Miller, UF/IFAS Commercial Vegetable & Tropical Fruit Extension Agent, ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Events, Home Landscapes