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
Butterflies American Painted Lady Atala (Coontie Hairstreak, Eumaeus atala) Butterflies and Moths in North America Butterfly Gardening Eastern Comma Florida Butterflies Sheet 1 Hackberry Emperor Red-Spotted Purple Limenitis READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Spring is literally around the corner, and our attention turns from the brown of dormancy to the green of new growth. It’s my favorite time of year as plants become a focus of our human attention. Turning our attention to green, the mainstay ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,Color Hiding in Your Landscape With Spring 2018 barely out of the starting gate, all kinds of plants are sprouting and producing blooms. This week’s last gasp of winter temperatures slowed the progress, but only slightly. Much like the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
It is good to know the botanical name of a plant as the common name can be varied and confusing. For instance, the plant known as Thunbergia grandiflora, is commonly known as the Bengal clockvine, Bengal trumpet, blue sky flower, blue Thunbergia, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Pat Cooke, Master Gardener As I write this, the temperature outside is in the low 70’s. We had frost this morning. It is no wonder that gardeners are scratching their heads wondering when they can safely trim or prune their landscape plants. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
St Lucie County is known for its pristine beaches and nature preserves. We are truly fortunate. Take time to explore the county's natural areas and discover the abundance of wildflowers native to our area. On October 2, 2012, a team of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources