Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Gardens of the World: A Period of Darkness

August 31, 2020
A Dark Period of Time Everything outside the walls is wild and dangerous…The decline of the Roman empire led to the beginning of the Medieval Period or Middle Ages. Once Rome fell, western Europe was in chaos, there were mass migrations, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Design, Environment, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardens Of The World, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscape Design

September Checklist

August 31, 2020
Citrus: Depending on citrus fertilizer label, apply fertilizer every six weeks or as directed but this is the last month to fertilize until March. Check for citrus insects and disease. Weed as needed. Water generally once a week if we do not ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Checklist, September

Scouting and Identifying Bad Bugs in the landscape

August 28, 2020
Healthy plants are happy plants! For a plant to be happy, first it needs to be planted at the right place where it will get all its requirements in the right proportion. Different plants have different amounts requirements. Plants needs soil, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, TurfTags: Bad Bugs In The Landscape

Tips for Success! – Planting a shrub (the right way)

August 27, 2020
Are you getting ready to plant new shrubs in your landscape? Before you buy another plant or dig another hole, watch this quick step-by-step video tutorial. I've included tips about plant selection, hole sizing, mulching & more. Get ready ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, HorticultureTags: Design Tips, Drought Tolerant Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Landscaping, Native Plants, Planting, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Roots, Shrubs, Tips, Wildlife

American beauty combats mosquitoes
August 27, 2020
I love multi-purpose plants, and the American Beautyberry is one of the easiest to grow. Beautyberry is an attractive landscape plant that requires little care. This shrub has pale pink flowers in the spring that provide nectar for pollinators, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HorticultureTags: American Beautyberry, Florida Edible Plants, Florida Native Plants, Pollinator Plants

How Do I Apply for a Pesticide Applicator License?
August 27, 2020
If you are new to the landscaping industry, agriculture, starting a business in pest control, or work for a government, then you may need a pesticide applicator license. Who's in charge? The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: FDACS, Licensing, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Pesticide, Pesticide Applicator, Pesticide Licenses