UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
After major storm events, initial clean-up focuses on broken branches, blown over trees, and anything in the landscape displaced by the wind and water. However, did you know some of the damage make take much longer to show… Read More
While the official hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through the end of November, hurricanes and tropical storms are most likely to develop when the waters of the Atlantic Ocean are warmest, typically in August and September…. Read More
Now that it is officially hurricane season perhaps it is time to be thinking about the trees around our homes. There is no “risk free “tree however; there are strategies that we can undertake that can create a… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Floridians preparing for the next Hurricane Irma can visit the University of Florida’s new disaster website for quick tips, videos and more on how to deal with a natural disaster. Experts encourage users to… Read More
Theresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Are you looking for a new tree for your landscape? Have you thought about the wind resistance of your trees in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm? Even strong… Read More
It’s May and the weather is still pleasant… for now. Soon we will be battling hot summer sun, bugs, humidity, and torrential rains every afternoon. These conditions present several challenges for the home gardener, but there are things… Read More
