When a plant person refers to a plant by its scientific name, they're not trying to be difficult they're trying to be clear. Common names are easier to remember but often lend themselves to confusion. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
During the fall season, you may notice a dark brown, worm-like creature about 1 to 1½ inches long crawling through the landscape and around your home. These creatures are millipedes. Although they are not insects, they can become a nuisance ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf
In the ag world the term regenerative garners a lot of attention these days; but what does it really mean? While a specific definition for regenerative remains elusive, there seems to be some general consensus that it all boils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Rainfall August 2026 rainfall was near average or below average for most of Florida. The map to the left above shows the range of estimated rainfall in the state. The map to the right compares August 2026 rainfall to historic average. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Water
As summer forage production begins to decline across the Southeast, producers should focus on preparing fields for fall and winter. Proper planning during late summer and early fall can improve forage availability, extend grazing days, reduce ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Every September I start to get emails full of fall gardening questions, and some of them come down to a single decision: do I start these seeds in a seed flat, or do I put them straight in the ground? It's a fair question, and the answer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Living in Florida has taught me to prepare my landscape for a hurricane at any time between June 1 and November 30, and I recommend that you do the same. Preparing your landscape for a hurricane does not begin with pruning trees; it begins with ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Horticulture
A weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. Weeds compete with turfgrass for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Proper lawn care and maintenance are important factors in preventing weeds from becoming established and taking over a lawn. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Vanilla is one of the world's most valuable spices, second only to saffron, and many gardeners are surprised to learn that it comes from an orchid. In fact, vanilla is the only genus of orchid that produces an edible fruit. While more than ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Iron Oxide Strip as an Innovative Diagnostic Tool for Soil Phosphorus Management By Lilit Vardanyan and Vimala D. Nair Phosphorus (P) is essential for plant growth and productivity. However, excessive application of P fertilizers has contributed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture