Citrus trees are quintessentially Floridian, and many residents enjoy having this iconic plant in their own backyard. Growing citrus in Florida presents many rewards, including backyard shade and access to fresh fruit (UF/IFAS Master Gardener ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot TopicThe end of the year is fast approaching. Pull out that pesticide license to see when it expires. Don't wait for the last minute notice from the state. Mark you calendar for January 7th, 2016 in Crestview and plan to get those CEUs out of ... READ MORE
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Poinsettias seem to be everywhere this time of year. Did you know… (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, SFYL Hot TopicGardening in the winter? Florida has that! Check out what you can be planting in December based on your gardening region (map): North Florida Central Florida South Florida Photo Credit: sakhorn38/Thinkstock READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnLawns go dormant during late fall and early winter in many parts of Florida, resulting in brown lawns throughout the cold months. Homeowners may prefer green lawns, but there is nothing wrong with brown grass in the winter—it is a natural ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic
The turkey oak is a deciduous tree commonly found in sand dunes, sand hills, and ridges. Learn more about these trees, including how they got the name “turkey oak” and why they’re useful to people who want to attract wildlife to their ... READ MORE
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If you live in north or central Florida, you may be aware that tropical, subtropical and recently planted, unestablished plants are more susceptible to cold injury from typical freezing temperatures (such temperatures are rare in south Florida). ... READ MORE
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The ladybug (Figure 1), or ladybird, is the common name given to beetles in the Coccinellidae family. This is misleading because not all ladybugs are ladies; they can be either female or male. It is difficult to determine the sex of a ladybug, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Cranberries are well known for being the sweet, delicious accompaniment to a Thanksgiving turkey, but not much else is commonly known about this berry. They have a unique planting process, are versatile in recipes, and provide ample nutritional ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Even though cold weather can easily ruin a garden, growing cold-hardy plants can keep a garden healthy through the winter. Annuals Once your summer annuals start to fade, replace them with flowers that can withstand freezing temperatures. ... READ MORE
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