UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Protecting tree roots with organic mulch has many benefits. Mulch creates a safe zone around the tree area, eliminating potential injuries from mowers and string-trimmers. Mulch can separate major root zone areas from nearby sod areas, and breaks… Read More
It is possible to create a landscape that is impossible to maintain. A landscape should be aesthetically pleasing, functional and maintainable. A pleasing, low maintenance landscape requires some planning and some thought put into correct plant selection and… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County will be moving to our new office at the North Charlotte Regional Park at 1120 O’Donnell Road, Port Charlotte FL 33953, October 21st to the 23rd, so please forgive us for any inconvenience during this short transition…. Read More
Ask Master Gardener JoAnn Green After hauling hoses and sprinklers around the lawn this past September, I know why the gardening experts say that turfgrass is high maintenance! Hopefully October will bring us more moderate temperatures and some… Read More
Here in the beautiful Florida Keys, we have no shortage of tidal shoreline and coastal landscapes, in addition to some unique natural habitats. This provides a fantastic opportunity to observe many of nature’s beautiful creatures. Especially this time… Read More
DAVIE, Fla. — Fall is here and there’s plenty of outdoor activities for the picking in south Florida. On November 16, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Broward Extension Master Gardener program and… Read More
Communities derive many benefits from their urban forests, including improved air quality, increased stormwater filtration, reduced heat island effects, and positive physical and mental health impacts. A 2013 tree canopy study in Sarasota County indicated just 35% vegetation… Read More
Ask Master Gardener JoAnn Green After hauling hoses and sprinklers around the lawn this past September, I know why the gardening experts say that turfgrass is high maintenance! Hopefully October will bring us more moderate temperatures and some… Read More
What is a Weed? There are many definitions for the term, and the matter is rather subjective. A universally accepted definition is that a weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. They may be… Read More
These days, there is a great conversation going on for a better tree ordinance in Osceola County. I know many people would ask why waste time talking about trees. Stop! In order to understand this conversation we first… Read More
