Prickly Pear Cactus A favorite of gopher tortoises and loved by pollinators, Prickly Pear Cactus makes an attractive addition to any hot, dry, well-drained landscape. Prickly pear prefers poor, sandy soils - in fact, if soil is too rich, it ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
One of the most widely studied invasive plants in the world, Lantana camara is found in almost every county in Florida as well as in many surrounding states. Lantana camara is native to the West Indies, and while there are a few species of lantana ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
Trying a Different Kind of Bean by Amy L. Stripe, Master Gardener 2008 Now is the time to plant broad beans (Vicia faba L.), also called fava beans. This highly nutritious bean is popular in the U.K., and my English husband has urged me to ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Marc Frank UF|IFAS, Extension Botanist with the U.F.|IFAS Herbarium, alerted me (Jan. 13, 2020) to the new name, Rotheca microphylla (Clerodendrum incisum), sometimes referred to as ‘Musical Note’. This flower display strikes a winning ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
The nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping* are designed to help: Save water Support wildlife Reduce guesswork Improve water quality Make YOUR ideal landscape a reality! *(Need a refresher on the 9 FFL ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Goldenrod Solidago L. Goldenrod is a late summer, early fall blooming plant. The spectacular show of yellow blooms along the roadways allow this plant to be easily identified, and often mistake as the cause ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Protecting tree roots with organic mulch has many benefits. Mulch creates a safe zone around the tree area, eliminating potential injuries from mowers and string-trimmers. Mulch can separate major root zone areas from nearby sod areas, and breaks ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
These piles of dirt are accumulated frass and silk webbing from a caterpillar, [Pyralidae: Penthesilea difficilis], tunneling inside the stem (photo with flower and frass by Stephen Brown, UF|IFAS Extension Lee Co.)There isn't too much one ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease,
Is it OK to plant a veggie garden now? The answer is Yes, as long as you stick to the winter crops. Some of the best ones for now are broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and many others. The Master Gardeners are available in the Plant Clinic to ... READ MORE
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