The sand pine, Pinus clausa, is a native pine tree and a relative of the common Florida slash pine. The sand pine has shorter needles, is shorter in height than its cousin and does not live as long as the slash pine. Because it does not produce ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly LandscapingTallahassee Democrat September 11, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Solomon’s Seal. Photo by Kathy Kinsey. Are you looking for a stunning plant for your garden? A plant that just can’t be beat? Though I am always ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
The blue morpho butterfly, also known as the peleides blue morpho or common blue morpho, is a brightly colored butterfly abundant in tropical environments in Central and South America. It can be seen flying in open areas such as paths, trails, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
While September marks the beginning of fall, the summer’s blistering temperatures may not drop for some time. To see what you should plant this month, use these recommendations based on Florida’s climate regions. You can identify your area ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Teaching and demonstration gardens are places where the public can learn about different types of gardens and landscapes. This 10-page fact sheet discusses the various types of gardens, how to plan and develop a demonstration garden, logistical ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Recreation
To help homeowners predict the impact of implementing some of the water conservation measures listed on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ checklist, this 5-page fact sheet offers a table of estimated water savings. Homeowners can select activities ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Here is some excellent advice for butterfly gardeners from Kelly Greer, Orange County Extension Agent for Residential Horticulture and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program: There has been much discussion about a recent scientific ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly LandscapingGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat August 21, 2015, Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Michael Barach Firebush. Photo by Michael Barach The chickens are laying hardboiled eggs. The cows are giving evaporated milk. Old Doc, who was ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Decision-Ade™ is a tool Extension can use to better understand how residents with a range of household budgets feel about their utility bills. Analyzing households in terms of both income and utility bill "botheredness" creates a more ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Swamp dogwood, Cornus foemina is found frequently throughout Florida's wet hammocks, along the edges of swamps and floodplain forests. It has the potential to grow to 15 feet high, with stiff, upright branches, reddish-purplish stems; dark green ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes