Because landscape beds often contain a variety of ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees, using herbicides to control weeds in these areas can be challenging; however, non-herbicidal methods can be labor intensive. This 6-page fact sheet outlines ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesGolden canna is a native wetland plant with bright yellow flowers that can be found throughout most of Florida. This 4-page facts sheet details the golden canna's biology, distribution and habitat, propagation, pests and diseases, and landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat August 21, 2015, Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Michael Barach Firebush. Photo by Michael Barach The chickens are laying hardboiled eggs. The cows are giving evaporated milk. Old Doc, who was ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTallahassee Democrat August 21, 2015 By Donna Legare Garden pond at Native Nurseries using all native plants. Photo by Donna Legare A garden pond is a tranquil spot, bringing the relaxing sound of cascading water to a landscape while ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesMessage framing can be an effective tool for crafting messages for a target audience. This 5-page fact sheet explains how Extension can use gain and loss message framing to encourage Florida residents who irrigate their home landscape to adopt ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Decision-Ade™ is a tool Extension can use to better understand how residents with a range of household budgets feel about their utility bills. Analyzing households in terms of both income and utility bill "botheredness" creates a more ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeThe State of Florida requires a license for green industry employees that perform fertilizer distribution in the landscape. The application must include a Best Management Practices certificate. The next opportunity to earn one is September ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Professional DevelopmentBacterial blight fact sheet READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesSelect the image below to view the Winter edition of UF/IFAS Plant Producer Newsletter. READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you ever spotted an organic label in the grocery store and wondered what it meant? What you saw was the USDA organic seal, which means... (more…) READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life