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Out of the Weeds: Regulatory Nonnative and Invasive Plant Lists

by Christine Krebs
August 28, 2024

This blog was written by Anelise Bullard, UF/IFAS CAIP communications intern. Nonnative and invasive plant lists help communicate species that are harmful to agriculture, natural resources, and/or ecosystems. Species are listed in order to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aquatic Plants, Invasive Plant Management, Invasive Plants, Turning Science Into Solutions, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS CAIP, Ufifascaip

Healthy Landscapes: The Micronutrient Advantage

by Michael J. Masucci
August 27, 2024

  With summer in full swing, it's important to remember Hillsborough County's fertilizer ordinance. From June 1st to September 30th, you can't apply fertilizers containing nitrogen (N) or phosphorous (P) to landscapes and lawns ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Hillsborough County, Home Landscape, Micronutrients, Soil Fertility

Exploring Florida’s Native Gems: The Florida Maple

by Julia Sirchia
August 27, 2024

Florida has it's very own maple tree! The Florida maple (Acer barbatum), also known as "Florida Red Maple" or "Swamp Maple," gets its name from the color of its leaves. In the autumn, these leaves turn to hues of yellow, orange, and red. This ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Native Plants, Native Series, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Growing Bamboo in Florida

by Tia Silvasy
August 24, 2024

In Florida, we have temperate to tropical climates that allow us to grow many species of bamboo. There are 1,400 of bamboo species in 115 genera worldwide. We also have a Florida native bamboo species, called switchcane (Arundinaria gigantea) ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bamboo, Central Florida, Clumping, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Invasive Plants, Propagation, Running, Tsilvasy

Raising Atala Butterflies Year-Round: The Final Stretch

by Vilma Valdes
August 23, 2024

Nectar Year Round  It is easier to provide butterflies nectar in the spring and summer when many plants are in bloom. Yet, pollinators need nectar in the fall and winter months too. An Atala colony is no exception. Plants that feed these butterflies ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Wildlife
Tags: Atala Butterflies, Florida Friendly Landscape, Florida-Friendly Plants, Miami-Dade, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension

Exploring Florida’s Native Gems: The Firebush

by Julia Sirchia
August 20, 2024

The firebush (Hamelia patens), also known as "Scarletbush" or "Firecracker Shrub” gets its name from its vibrant red and orange tubular flowers. Native to Florida, this perennial is a great addition that will add a pop of color to most any ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Native Plants, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Wildflowers
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Weeds in the Home Landscape: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

by Anne Yasalonis and Julie SchelbAvatar photo
August 19, 2024

Weeds in the home landscape Weed management can be stressful and difficult for many homeowners, and like many pest problems, the best way to combat problems in the lawn and landscape is through proper maintenance to promote healthy plants. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Weed Identification, Weeds, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

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