The holiday season is in full swing, and what better way to enhance your home’s ambiance than with decorative floral arrangements? Bringing vibrant colors and delightful scents of nature indoors can elevate your holiday cheer. Many of the ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Consumers are digging into gardening now more than ever. Several factors account for the increasing popularity, including growing food, relaxation, therapy and sprucing up your green areas and patios, according to a survey by the National ... READ MORE
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Are you ready to start you’re a gardening journey, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe all the plants you’ve tried struggle to survive. Have you considered which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone you live in? If not, it may be part of the ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
You may be impressed with the determination of nature when you find that little sprout growing up from the driveway or contemplate how wooden roots crumble concrete. On the one hand it is incredible, but if these things are happening on your ... READ MORE
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Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) have long been beloved for their rich coloring and ability to suppress plant - parasitic nematodes. This is true, however, simply planting marigolds in your garden or landscape, or intercropping, will not reduce nematode ... READ MORE
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You may recognize the delicate, vibrant flowers of the Florida violet (Viola sororia), but did you know that this flower is native to Florida? This annual can add a pop of color to most any garden. Still, it is important to keep the plant’s ... READ MORE
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Florida has it's very own maple tree! The Florida maple (Acer barbatum), also known as "Florida Red Maple" or "Swamp Maple," gets its name from the color of its leaves. In the autumn, these leaves turn to hues of yellow, orange, and red. This ... READ MORE
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The firebush (Hamelia patens), also known as "Scarletbush" or "Firecracker Shrub” gets its name from its vibrant red and orange tubular flowers. Native to Florida, this perennial is a great addition that will add a pop of color to most any ... READ MORE
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We are officially in hurricane season! On top of the hurricane preparations we have all become accustomed to, there are some common landscaping mistakes that contribute to damage during a storm. Let’s talk about what to do and not to do when ... READ MORE
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Do you know what Florida’s official state wildflower is? It’s a flower named the coreopsis (Coreopsis leavenworthii). The coreopsis, also known as the "Tickseed" or the "Golden Tickseed," is a wildflower native to Florida. This vibrant perennial ... READ MORE
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