By Ralph E. Mitchell You may only have one opinion about paper wasps - bad! This opinion may have formed during a stinging encounter with one or more paper wasps after an accidental run-in. However, while paper wasps may need to be managed ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
The CEUs needed to renew the Limited Urban Landscape Fertilizer Applicator license (2 CORE, 2 Limited urban fertilizer) are available at CEU Day on May 8, 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to get the CEUs you need to renew your license and learn ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Circling roots can cause a plant to decline. Circling/girdling root systems begin in the nursery with plants that are too large for the container size or kept too long in the pot. Some roots hit the edge of the container and circle; other hit ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County offers soil testing services to help you identify basic issues with your lawn and landscaping. At our office, a free pH test is available that measures the acidity or alkaline level in the soil. The UF/IFAS Soils ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HorticultureArticle and Audio Introduction by Les Harrison The world of social media is always abuzz with a variety of topics. This time of year there are many postings on the nearly endless list of blooming flower which are brightening the landscapes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Cold Protection and Recovery Cold Protection of Ornamental Plants Irrigation Cold Protection for Citrus Treating Cold Damaged Palms Weather Effect on five Ornamental Trees READ MORE
Category: Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
When people think about pollination, the honey bee immediately comes to mind. But honey bees are not native to the Americas. There are many other native insects that serve as pollinators for 75% of U.S. flowering plant species. These include ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife