Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

variegated flax lily

Q: What can you tell me about the green and white flax plant I keep seeing pop up all over town – even in commercial sites?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 18, 2017

A: I believe you are referring to variegated flax lily, Dianella tasmanica variegate. The most important factor of this plant, and probably why you are seeing it everywhere, is its drought tolerance. Plus, it is not picky about the light conditions ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Dianella Tasmanica, Drought Tolerant, Variegated Flax Lily

The Value of Birds

by Lara Milligan
July 18, 2017

Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy. They can also keep us and our economy healthy ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Ecosystem Services, Pest Control, Pollinators, Special Topics

Renowned UF professor named a Fellow by national organization

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 10, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Michael Dukes, director of the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Fellow by a prestigious national organization. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Award, Center For Landscape Conservation And Ecology, News
fertilizer

Q: You often talk about not overusing Nitrogen fertilizers but isn’t it needed to keep the grass growing?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 2, 2017

A: I am going to take a recent study and use parts of it to answer your question. Nitrogen is important for growth but we generally are using too much. A little fertilizer can perk up a St. Augustinegrass lawn as spring arrives, but homeowners ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Chinch Bugs, Fertilizer, Lawns

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