Introduction August is that time of year when our beautiful blue ponds tend to turn green. Maintaining a healthy, weed and algae free pond or lake can be difficult in Florida when temperatures increase and we have plenty of sunshine. Although ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
Growing up along a creek that snaked its way through my hometown in the Mississippi Delta, I knew more than most people my age about alligatorweed, the invasive water-impeding amaranth weed species clogging waterways across the Southeastern ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
-Even though the calendar says we are only a few weeks into spring, recent weather has been more like summer. The early arrival of sustained warm weather has water temperatures in local ponds high enough that aquatic vegetation growth has ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
Bulrush - Weed of the Week Bulrush is a native plant that prefers wet areas, such as the edges of ponds and marshes. It is a large sedge that provides food for native birds, but can become a weed nuisance if not managed. Additional ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
A pond can be a source of great enjoyment or great frustration for a landowner. Excessive growth of aquatic plants can be one of the surest ways to tip the scales from enjoyment to frustration. Pond weeds can alter the aesthetics of a pond ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
About Hydrilla Hydrilla , the invasive freshwater plant, is spreading throughout Florida and at least twenty other states. It causes damaging infestations that choke out native plants, clog flood control structure, and impede waterway navigation ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water