Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

CEU Series–Landscape University!

by Hannah Wooten

December 10, 2021

How do you encourage more good bugs in your landscapes? What kind of plants can thrive in shady areas? What is the deal with invasive species? Landscapes and waterways are connected? What services are available when the fungus is among us? This ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CEU, CEUs, Cflandscapes, Class, Disease, FFL, Florida, Gardens, Hwooten, Insect, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Landscape, Lawn, License, Pest, Pesticide License, Plants, Renewal, Samples

Roselle Hibiscus—The Florida Cranberry

by Hannah Wooten

December 10, 2021

I know you know the tropical hibiscus flower. Perhaps you have enjoyed some hibiscus tea? It is a more popularized way of drinking up this flavorful flower, but it has many more uses than you may know of! One such use is a cranberry flavored ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cflandscapes, Cranberry, Cranberry Hibiscus, Drink, Edible, FFL, Garden, Gardening, Grow Your Own, Healthy, Hibiscus, Holiday, Hwooten, Ocextension, Red…, Roselle, Sorrel, Tea

Plant Profile: Tillandsia bartramii Elliott

by Julio Perez

December 9, 2021

The next time you are walking in a wooded area, look up… you might see a remarkable organism, a Tillandsia bartramii Elliott. Unlike a "traditional" plant, this Tillandsia (commonly known as Bartram's air plant) lives a life free of soil. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Shrubs in the Florida Garden

by Brooke Moffis

December 9, 2021

The structural importance of shrubs in the Florida garden Typically defined as a multi-stemmed woody plant, shrubs are perennials with branches forming low to the ground. Most shrubs display hues of green through their leaves, which is one ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: FFL, Florida Shrubs, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Shrubs

Weekly “What is it?”: Flip My Florida Yard

by carriestevenson

December 8, 2021

Working in Extension has given me a lot of interesting opportunities. On the job, I’ve found myself leading kayak trips all over Florida, building a two-story bat house, and wearing a Mr. Peanut costume while talking about agriculture. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Weekly What Is It

Root Pruning for a Healthier Tree

by Julio Perez

December 6, 2021

Trees are long term investments. Like a vehicle selecting the right one for you is a important step, and what is hidden can often lead to a lot of grief. The tree's roots are one of the most critical parts of the tree. However, they are hidden ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: FFlorida, Healthy, Planting Tree, Pruning, Putnam County, Roots

The 3-Cut Tree Pruning Practice

by Jamie Daugherty

December 2, 2021

Proper tree pruning is vital for tree health and vitality. When pruning it is important to use the 3-cut method. The first cut is the undercut. This prevents the bark from ripping down the trunk when cutting the second cut. The second cut ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Pruning, Reduction Cut, Topping, Tree Cleaning, Tree Pruning, Tree Raising, Tree Topping, Trees

Tree Planting Techniques

by Jamie Daugherty

December 2, 2021

Planting a tree in a landscape takes planning, and a few more steps than simply putting the tree in a whole. Common issues with tree planting: Not calling to check for utilities before you dig. This can be very dangerous. In Lake County ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Arboriculture, Gardening, Home Landscape, Tree, Tree Planting

Doing our part for the St. Johns River

by Larry Figart

December 1, 2021

The Fourteenth State of the River Report (http://www.sjrreport.com) was recently released. The report addresses issues affecting the health of the St. Johns River. The report contains information that should be of interest to homeowners with ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Tags: Duval, FFL, Nutrients, St. Johns River

From the Ground Up workshop set for January 2022

by Wayne Hobbs

November 30, 2021

January is not always the nicest of times to be working in a Florida garden. Why not spend the day with Master Gardener Volunteers learning about Northeast Florida gardening and getting ideas to improve your own landscape at the "From the Ground ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Class, Florida Friendly, Garden, Gardening, Herbs, Hydroponics, Landscape, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Orchids, Workshop

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