A: At first glance, I thought this might have been some sort of jelly fungi but after further research and after calling a fellow Extension agent, we discovered it to be blue - green algae called Nostoc commune. This alga is known by other common ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesMany of our favorite woody shrubs and herbaceous plants can be started from cuttings. Here is an easy method that can be used to root dozens of plants at home. You’ll need the following supplies: Sharp hand pruners. Clean plastic nursery ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Q: I found a small, turtle with a very long tail in my driveway. It did not look like any turtle I am familiar with as the outer shell was very rough. I have included a picture. Do you have any idea what it might be? A: I believe you may ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
A: Eastern Gray Squirrels are the most frequently seen mammal in our area. They are members of the Rodent family, and spend most of their lives in trees. Eastern Gray Squirrels usually live to be about five years old. They survive with their ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Q: When do I take in my hummingbird feeders for the year? Someone told me if I didn’t remove the feeders now the hummingbirds would stay around and then die when it gets too cold. A: October should have been the last time hummingbirds were ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesA: I called the Audubon Society about this question just to be sure no new problems had cropped up of which I was unaware. I was particularly interested in your question as I know many gardeners supplement our landscapes with hummingbird feeders. The ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
A: I am going to suggest we limit our search to those vines which will be perennial, which means they will return season after season. I have three Florida native vines to suggest. The strongest contender would be coral honeysuckle, Lonicera ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
A: The Canada goose has in some instances become an annoyance mostly because of the large amounts of fecal matter they produce which can pollute water sources. No one is eager to have that sort of mess around their golf courses, ball parks or ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
A: This is not my field of expertise but the University of Florida has plenty of information to get you started. Check out the following publications: “Wildlife Forages for North Florida - Part I: Cool Season Food Plots” -http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG140 ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Q: I have caterpillars on my canna lilies. I don't want to kill any future butterflies, so how do I know if these are butterflies or moths? They are rolling themselves up into the leaves. A: Sometimes it is tough to know the difference between ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease