Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Celebrate Pollinators with No Mow March

by Beth Bolles

February 21, 2023

JOIN YOUR LOCAL PARTICIPATING UF IFAS EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA TO CELEBRATE POLLINATORS WITH NO MOW MARCH. https://go.ufl.edu/nomowmarch Landscapes and lawns have potential to support many of our native pollinators ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Bees, Butterflies, Extension, Flowering Plants, Native Bees, Pollinators, Shrubs, Solitary Bees, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension, Weeds, Wildflowers

Video: Palm Care After the Freeze

by Beth Bolles

February 6, 2023

Palms in North Florida suffered serious damage as a result of freezing weather in December 2022. As spring approaches, we will be looking to see if the palms will recover. Learn what to do now and what to expect from your palms with UF IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Cold Damage, Freeze Damage, Palm Care, Palms

Video: Freeze Damage to Homeowner Citrus

by Beth Bolles

January 3, 2023

Temperatures in December 2022 were very damaging to many citrus plants in North Florida. It is necessary to give plants plenty of time into spring and summer to see if they will regrow and where that growth will occur. Learn how to care for ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Citrus Damage, Citrus Dieback, Cold Temperature Injury, Freeze Damage

Planting Problems Continue in Home Landscapes

by Beth Bolles

November 10, 2022

Several times each month, I am diagnosing shrub and tree problems in Escambia County that are related to the same issue, improper planting. Symptoms of this problem can be slow growth, leaf browning, and dieback. Sometimes under stressful ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Installation, Planting, Shrub Planting, Tree Dieback, Tree Planting

Video: Thryallis is a Florida-Friendly Landscape Shrub

by Beth Bolles

September 26, 2022

Homeowners are able to select Thryallis as a low maintenance shrub for the North Florida landscape. Learn the characteristics of this Florida Friendly plant with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/Xzv-fUz5p48 READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Flowering Shrub, Shrub, Summer Color, Thryallis

Program: Myrtle Grove Gardening Talks

by Beth Bolles

August 16, 2022

This fall is all about pollinators. On Wednesday, September 21, Master Gardener Volunteers will share information on pollinator plants and native milkweeds for your yard. Join Beth on Wednesday, September 28 for tips on attracting some native ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Wildlife
Tags: Milkweed, Monarchs, Perennials, Pollinator Houses, Pollinator Plants, Pollinators

Program: Saving Seeds in Escambia County

by Beth Bolles

June 10, 2022

Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County for a fun session on saving seeds from your favorite plants. We will demonstrate how to save seeds from annuals, perennial, edibles, and a few trees. The session will be on Wednesday, August 3 at 11:30 ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Edibles, Escambia County, Gardening Program, Saving Seeds

Video: Perennial Peanut Considerations as a Lawn

by Beth Bolles

May 19, 2022

Turfgrass remains a popular groundcover for most home landscapes. Perennial peanut offers potential as a turfgrass companion in North Florida. Learn the pros and cons of using perennial peanut with existing turfgrass with UF IFAS Extension Escambia ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Companion Plants, Groundcover, Lawns, Perennial Peanut, Turfgrass

Video: Collecting a Quality Plant Sample

by Beth Bolles

April 28, 2022

Having a quality turf or plant sample is important to help us at UF IFAS Extension diagnosis a problem or identify a plant. Learn how to collect a sample of both turf and plant material if you will be bringing a sample to your local UF IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Diagnosis, Disease, Insects, Pests, Plant Identification; Extension, Problem Solving, UF/IFAS Extension

Edible and Perennial Plant Sale

by Beth Bolles

March 1, 2022

Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to reserve your spot for their first plant sale in 2022. This event will have edibles and a selection of perennials. Cash or check only. The event will be Saturday, March 19 from 8:30 ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Cucumbers, Milkweed, Peppers, Pollinator Plants, Spring Vegetables, Squash, Summer Vegetables, Tomatoes

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