During the Fall season, each female garden spider leaves us a wonderful gift in the garden. She will create a very distinctive egg sac that can be hidden in plants or hang in the corner of a porch. The sac is brown and pear shaped, supported ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Milkweed is a flowering Florida native that supports pollinators, like the monarch butterfly. It is the only plant on which Monarch butterflies can reproduce. But, beyond their critical role in supporting monarch butterfly populations, milkweed ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Florida has long held a special place in America's fruit bowl. With its subtropical climate, the state remains one of the few parts of the continental United States where exotic fruits -- from mangoes and avocados to papayas and dragon fruit ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), also known as Seminole balsamo, is a native plant that could be the perfect addition to your Florida landscape. Find out if this low-maintenance, evergreen shrub is right for your garden or landscape: The 9 ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Passion flowers (Passiflora incarnata), commonly known as maypop, are cherished for their stunningly intricate blooms and their vital role in Florida’s native ecosystems. This vigorous native vine is a feast for the senses, showcasing an ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Florida has its very own native cactus, so if you're looking for a pretty, but low maintenance plant, consider the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa). This plant adds both beauty and ecological value to your landscape. Let’s explore ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, known as IPM, is a sustainable approach to managing pests. This method includes preventative, cultural, physical, biological, and chemical control tools to manage pests in your garden. These steps were ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
We all admire the vibrant flowers on display at almost any garden center, maybe you've even been tempted to purchase a few. The first time, no matter what you did, your beautiful plants died within the year. You tried again, and the same thing ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Is your garden or landscape Florida friendly? Meaning, is your landscape in harmony with the climate and growing conditions we have here in Florida? Well, to make it easy the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
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