If you heard the name ‘Sloppy Painter’ or ‘Yellow Icing’ would you know what type of plant it was? How about ‘Gold Star’ or ‘Fishbone’? These are all croton cultivars. Cultivars are cultivated plants that have selected ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
It's a butterfly world! Sometimes, my garden is literally bursting with butterflies. If you feel this way too, then you may have planted many butterfly host plants. A butterfly host plant is one which they lay their eggs on. You must ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Have you ever seen a palm tree make fruit? While dates may be the most famous fruit tree from palms, one great Florida-Friendly palm we have growing throughout much of the state should not be overlooked for your landscape. The pindo palm. Try ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Smaller flowers, plants, and foliage can add interest and eye-appeal in the gardening world. Take the vinca for example – a hero of the bedding plant universe that takes the oppressive heat of our summers. They come in many colors ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Científicos confirman que dos de las especies de termitas invasoras más destructivas del mundo no solo se están ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
As summer ends, Hillsborough County should prepare for peak hurricane season. Historical data from 1944 to 2020 shows a sharp rise in storm activity after August, peaking through September and October. The graph below highlights this trend, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
UF/IFAS researchers are mining Hurricane Helene data to better understand the spread of pitch canker and minimize the devastating disease’s impact on the timber industry, an important economic driver in the southeastern United States. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. El verano ha comenzado oficialmente, marcando el inicio de la temporada de vacaciones. A medida que comienza a reservar ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Summer has officially arrived, marking the start of vacation season. As you start making reservations for your rentals – whether you are vacationing in Florida or packing your bags for an out-of-state adventure – bed bugs are looking for ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Florida's beekeeping industry plays a vital role in supporting both local agriculture and national pollination efforts. The state's warm, humid climate and extended beekeeping season (the queen never stops laying eggs) present unique challenges ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension