Category: Natural Resources

Johnson Beach at the Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola, Florida, photographed for the Naturally Escarosa phone application. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones.

A New EDIS/Ask IFAS Publication Published by the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (FFGS) Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences and Florida Sea Grant College Program in August

by Susan Gildersleeve
September 12, 2025

Read the latest publications from FFGS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences/Florida Sea Grant for August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Anna E. Braswell, Ask IFAS, Bethany J. Lee, EDIS Journal, Emory H. Wellman, Florida Sea Grant College Program, Program In Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences
A close-up photo of the insect in profile; it is deceased, which we know by the large black pin impaling it. Its legs and body appear covered in thick, tawny fur. The wings are mixed colors, beige and black with orange splotches.

A New EDIS/Ask IFAS Publication Published by the Department of Entomology and Nematology in July

by Susan Gildersleeve
September 12, 2025

Read the latest Entomology and Nematology publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest contributions ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, EDIS Journal, Jiri Hulcr, Miranda Barnes

Florida Land Steward Update, September 12, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 12, 2025

FALL IS TIME TO TREAT COGONGRASS Cool mornings are a reminder that fall approaches and it's time to treat one of our worst invasive plants. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a warm-season perennial grass species found throughout tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Cogongrass, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife
A photo of a grassy section of beach with oysters growing along the water's edge. The end of a board fence is visible on the lower left. Everything is in bright sun; the water is reflecting a blue sky.

Salt Marsh Restoration

by Susan Gildersleeve
September 12, 2025

For many people, a salt marsh is something to endure on the way to the coast: an inexplicably large expanse of mud and grass that one tends to accelerate through in the rush to arrive at the good stuff: dunes, waves, dolphins, sea turtles, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation
Tags: Anna E. Braswell, Bethany J. Lee, Emory H. Wellman, Florida Sea Grant, Program In Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences
Gardening

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Edible Gardens

by Sara MacDonald
September 11, 2025

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) encourages homeowners and communities to use research-based practices that conserve water, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources. These nine principles are often applied to traditional residential ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Edible Gardens, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Horticulture
A damaged roof with a large tree branch leaning against it, with a house in the background.

Is your landscape ready for a major storm? UF experts provide top tips to maintain a resilient landscape

by Lourdes Mederos
September 10, 2025

Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, but the damage isn’t limited to roofs and windows. Trees, lawns and landscapes also can take a major hit that may lead to costly repairs. After hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024, residential ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Arborist, Coastal, Commercial Horticulture, Flying Debris, Garden Tools, Hurricane, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, International Society Of Arboriculture, ISA, ISA Trees Are Good.org, Landscape, Michael Orfanedes, Outdoor Furniture, Patio, Potted Plants, Prune, Pruning, Saltwater Intrusion, South Florida Landscape, Storm Season, Storms, Tree Damage, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, Tree Treimming, Trees, Tropical Storms, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, University Of Florida, Unpruned, Wind Damage, Yard

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook September: Gag Grouper

by Dr. Megan Moore
September 10, 2025

The featured Gulf Coast Catch and cook species for September 2025 is the Gag Grouper! Gag Grouper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! September is the time to target Gag Grouper as they have a limited fishing season. Read on to learn ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch And Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gag Grouper, Grouper, Gulf, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Groundcovers for an Alternative Lawn

by Tia Saracino
September 9, 2025

Lawns planted with turfgrass can require a lot of maintenance. Bahia grass is a drought-tolerant turfgrass with minimal pest and disease problems and a low nitrogen requirement. St. Augustinegrass has a high demand for water and fertilizer and ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alternative Lawns, Groundcover, Hillsborough, Native, No Mow Lawns, Pollinator, Silvasy, Tampa

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