Category: Horticulture

Don’t Murder the Myrtles

by Les Harrison
March 30, 2018

by Les Harrison “If once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing,” so said English essayist Thomas Penson De Quincey. This early 19th century writer and social commentator published extensively on ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Crepe Myrtles, Florida Panhandle, Franklin County Extension, Gulf County Extension, Lawn Care, Les Harrison, Liberty County Extension, North Florida, Pollarding, Pruning, Tipping, Wakulla County Extension, Washington County Extension

FACT SHEETS | Solutions for SW Florida Landscape Publications

by Doug Caldwell "Dr. Dougbug"
March 30, 2018

FACT SHEETS | Lawn & Landscape Publications A-Z A Annuals of Fla (pdf - also Bedding Plants) B Bedding Plants (pdf - see also Annuals) Boron Deficiency (pdf) Brazilian Cherry or Grumichama (pdf) Brown Patch in St Augustine ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Collier County, Factsheets

Women in Ag: Dr. Liz Felter

by Angela Colonna
March 29, 2018

Dr. Liz Felter began her journey in horticulture at a time when university professors didn’t know if it was appropriate for women to learn how to use a chainsaw or front-end loader tractor. Needless to say, a lot has changed since the 1970s. Felter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Extension, Felter, Horticulture, Liz Felter, MREC, UF/IFAS, Women, WomeninAG, Womenshistorymonth

Azalea Flowers…Were They Gone Too Soon?

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 28, 2018

Most azalea flowers put on a spectacular show this year. Some displays were short lived and the flowers seemed to wilt prematurely and hang onto the plant looking droopy and unsightly. When the flowers were examined more closely, some had water ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Azaleas, Cflandscapes, Pests & Disease, Petal Blight

Orange County’s Updated Fertilizer Management Ordinance

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 28, 2018

Orange County approved more stringent fertilizer application rules in 2017. The basic elements are listed here: All landscaped areas are covered under this rule, including plants, trees and turf grass. All commercial applicators (as ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Cflandscapes, Fertilizer Ordinance, Orange County

The Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMPs)

by Grantly Ricketts
March 27, 2018

The Green Industry Management Practices (GI-BMPs) teach environmentally safe landscaping practices that help conserve and protect Florida’s ground and surface waters. They can also save the Florida homeowner money, time, and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, Water
Tags: Non Point Pollution

Land transfer to benefit UF students and research programs

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 23, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students will benefit from a transfer of possession and control of land to the University Athletic Association for the construction of a new baseball stadium. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Horticulture, IFAS, Land Transfer, News, University Athletic Association

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