Tag: Florida landscaping

Lush hostas thrive along a water feature in a garden

Know Your Heat Zone

by Stephanie Means
May 15, 2026

Placing the right plant in the right place is crucial for gardening success, especially in the challenging climate we have here.  Most of us are familiar with plant hardiness zones but have you heard of heat zones? (more…) READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Choosing Plants, Climate, Florida Friendly, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flower Gardens, Gardening, Growing Zone, Heat Zone, Landscape Plants, Plant Hardiness
Coastal garden near a marina.

Landscape Plants for the Gulf and South Atlantic Coasts: Selection, Establishment, and Maintenance

by Rolando Negron
March 11, 2026

Designing for Life on the Coast Coastal gardening isn’t for the faint of heart. Salt spray, sandy soils, intense sun, high winds, humidity, and even the occasional cold snap can quickly challenge both new and experienced gardeners. ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications
Tags: Coastal Gardening, Environmental Horticulture, Florida Landscaping, Gardening, Gulf Coast Plants, Landscape Maintenance, Rolando Negron, Salt Tolerant Plants, South Atlantic Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, UF IFAS Bookstore, University Of Florida Horticulture, Waterfront Landscaping
Zebra Longwing Butterfly and Two Flowers

Zoe’s Mission: A Journey Through the Eyes of Butterflies and Pollinators

by Rolando Negron
March 3, 2026

Step into the enchanting world of "Zoe's Mission," a delightful children's book that takes you on an adventurous journey with Zoe, a Zebra Longwing butterfly. Authored by the late Rebecca Jordi, former UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Director, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Butterflies, Children's Books, Florida 4-H, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardening For Pollinators, Joanne Roach, Kathy Warner, Landscaping, Pollinators, Rebecca Jordi, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Zoe's Mission
A paper plate of sliced peaches for taste testing consumer opinions

New Systems bring Stronger yields to Florida Peaches: Stone Fruit Field Day

by Eva Sailly
June 9, 2025

Held each year at the UF/IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit (PSREU), the Stone Fruit Field Day brings together growers, breeders, and stone fruit enthusiasts to exchange the latest research and practical innovations shaping Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chaparro, Dr. Ali Sarkhosh, Dr. Jose Chaparro, Field Day, Florida Landscaping, Horticultural Sciences, Peach, Peaches, Plant Breeding, Sarkhosh, Stone Fruit, UF/IFAS PSREU
Three images of flowers from left to right: Nasturtiums, Amaranths, and Passion Flowers

Palatable Petals in Summer: Nasturtiums, Amaranths, and Passion Flowers

by Shane Teachworth
June 6, 2025

Flowering plants, or angiosperms, are the most diversified type of plant on Earth, representing about 80% of all plant species. Excluding ferns, mosses, and pines, most couldn’t name a plant that doesn’t blossom. The exact origins of flowers ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Amaranth, Florida Landscaping, Food Trend, Gardening, Horticultural Sciences, Nasturtium, Passion Flower
Upscale Suburban Tropical Home

Basics of Landscaping in Florida/Conceptos Básicos del Paisajismo en Florida

by Rolando Negron
May 1, 2024

We are pleased to announce our newest publication, Basics of Landscaping in Florida/Conceptos Básicos del Paisajismo en Florida, developed collaboratively by UF/IFAS Extension Professionals Hannah Wooten from Orange County, Morgan Pinkerton ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Eco-friendly Landscaping, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Hannah Wooten, Landscape Design Strategies, Landscape Management Tips, Landscaping Techniques, Leah Welch, Michele Wood, Morgan Pinkerton, Professional Landscaping Certification, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Landscaping Practices, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Tina McIntyre, Water Conservation In Landscaping, Water-efficient Landscaping

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