Category: Home Landscapes

Do wasps have any benefits at all?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
April 11, 2016

Actually, yes! They may not make honey like pollinating bees do, but we still need them. Even though you might tend to think of wasps as pesky stinging insects, they do provide ecological benefits. Similar to bees, some species are helpful ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #ufbugs, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Wasp

Plant of the Month: Trumpet Tree

by Samantha Murray
April 11, 2016

[Tweet "When this tree blooms, it really puts on a show! Learn why the trumpet tree is the #PlantOfTheMonth. http://bit.ly/1XrlYrM"]It’s hard to miss a trumpet tree at this time of year. Its bright, trumpet-shaped blooms appear before it puts ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Plant Of The Month, Trumpet Tree

Make Your Own Rain Barrel

by Samantha Murray
April 11, 2016

[Tweet "Want a more sustainable way to water your landscape? Try making a rain barrel! #FloridaFriendlyLandscaping http://bit.ly/1ViqGdF"]A rain barrel is a container that collects the rain water that would normally flow off your roof and into ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Rain Barrel, Sustainable Hot Topic, Water Conservation

I keep my house clean, so why am I still finding ants?

by Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman
April 8, 2016

It may feel as though ants, no matter what you seem to do, will never leave your house. There are several reasons why ants continue to find their way inside your home. Doing dishes every day and keeping food properly sealed may not be enough ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #ufbugs, BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Insects

Vegetable Gardening Guide: The What, When, Where, and How to Plant Guide

by cherryw
April 7, 2016

Follow the link below to this easy to read gardening guide for our local area. This guide is provided by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida. It’s a must-have for anyone who’s growing vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension

Flower Gardening in Florida

by cherryw
April 4, 2016

Check out these links to great information on growing annuals (typically last only one growing season) and perennials (typically last more than one growing season) in Florida! These documents are provided by the Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes

Lawn burweed and April plant clinic

by llw5479
April 4, 2016

Lawn burweed is a winter annual weed that becomes problematic in spring. It is a low-growing weed with leaves somewhat resembling a miniature version of parsley. Burweed seeds germinate in fall. The plants remain small and inconspicuous during ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes

Planting in April

by Samantha Murray
April 4, 2016

[Tweet "It's prime gardening season--what can you be planting? http://bit.ly/226wMNe"]Spring is upon us—now is the time to get out into the garden and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. No matter where you are in Florida, find out what you ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Coleus, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Planting In April

April: What’s in Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 3, 2016

Can you believe Florida fresh fruits and veggies are supplied to 160 countries around the globe! Particularly abundant right now are the vegetables commonly referred to as cruciferous vegetables. (However, many scientists are starting to ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: April, Living Well In The Panhandle, Season, What’s

Spring Means Time To Fertilize Landscape

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 1, 2016

By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director With the beginning of April, spring is in full swing. The residents of Wakulla County are heading out of doors to engage in the wide array of available activities. One universal activity ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Extension, Fertilizer, Growing, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Plants, Spring, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension

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