Introduction Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta), invasive to North America, are aggressive and cause painful stings. They are red to black and range from 1/8” to ¼” in length and normally have a deep red thorax and solid black ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Nature doesn’t waste nutrients, and your garden doesn’t have to either! What is ‘chop and drop’ gardening? Chop and drop gardening involves ‘chopping’ plant material, and then ‘dropping’ it in place, where it decomposes naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Innovation in turfgrass doesn’t happen overnight—and it certainly doesn’t happen in isolation. It is the result of years of research, rigorous field evaluation, and close collaboration between university scientists and industry ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf
Learning doesn’t slow down in the summer. Our June lineup includes classes and workshops designed to help residents care for their landscapes, manage finances, and support overall well-being. Take a look at what’s available this ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Los suelos de Florida presentan desafíos únicos para agricultores, administradores de tierras y residentes. Aunque ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Puede que el césped artificial no sea parte del panorama habitual en los jardines de Florida, pero una nueva encuesta de University of Florida muestra como ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Recap of May 2026 First Friday with Florida First Detector In May, we dove into the basics of nematodes. While many nematodes are free-living and play beneficial roles in soil ecosystems, others are parasitic and can cause significant damage ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Has your lawn died from the historic drought and other environmental stressors? Here is what you should do to set yourself up for future success with a more resilient lawn when replanting: How to Set Yourself Up for Long‑Term Success ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
The drought conditions impacting Florida have implications for your herbicide use. In an unirrigated yard, you may notice your yard has gone dormant and grass is brown while some weeds remain green. Weeds are tough plants and can survive drought ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Turf
The Florida Keys are characterized by coastlines, coral reefs, and marine life. Here in the Keys, protecting and conserving water is essential not only to our health but also to our economy, many of our jobs, and our way of life. Water conservation ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water