Category: Home Landscapes

Overseeding Florida Lawns for Winter Color


November 30, 2015

Lawns 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
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn & Garden, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Overseeding, Overseeding Florida Lawn, Overseeding Lawns, Winter Color

How Cold Weather Affects Landscape Plants


November 23, 2015

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

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Advective Freeze, Cold Protection For Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape Plants, Home Landscaping, Landscape Plants, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Lawn And Garden, Radiational Freeze, Winter Landscaping

Are ladybugs all ladies?


November 18, 2015

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
Tags: Aphid, BugWeek, Entomology, FAQ, Insects, Ladybug
Cranberries

All about Cranberries


November 16, 2015

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
Tags: Cranberries, Cranberry Growth Cycle, Crops, Family Hot Topic, Fruits And Vegetables, Health And Nutrition, Horticulture

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