Tag: Landscape Trees

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Environmental Horticulture (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
March 3, 2026

Biology and Management of Black Medic (Medicago lupulina) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscape Planting Beds By Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble. Black medic is an annual or short-lived perennial. It commonly grows in lawns, landscapes, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Environmental Horticulture Department, Landscape Trees, Weed Management In Ornamentals And Turf

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Horticultural Sciences (Nov.–Dec.)

by Gillian McGuire
January 9, 2026

New Publications Grower’s Guide to Identifying and Correcting Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Deficiencies in Luffa Production By Md Jahidul Islam Shohag, Qiansheng Li; Yuncong Li, Qingren Wang, and Guodong Liu. Luffa, referring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Horticultural Sciences Department, Landscape Trees, Leafy Vegetables, Luffa, Muscadine, Nutrition, Postharvest And Handling, Spanish, Tropical Fruits

Tasty Treasures

by Amanda Quintos
July 25, 2023

One of my favorite parts of living in Florida is having more access to tropical fruit. The classic sweetness of mango, the distinct and delicate flavors of guava and papaya, and the almost chocolaty taste of sapodilla are simple yet profound ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Work & Life
Tags: Fruits, Landscape Trees, Planting, Recipes

Urban Trees, Pollen, and Allergenicity

by Amanda Quintos
April 4, 2022

Today is the day. A friend who moved away years ago is returning for a visit, and you can hardly wait to get outside with your picnic basket. Until you see it: the coat of pollen all over your car. You and your friend both have allergies. Still, ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Landscape Trees, Lawn And Garden, Pollen, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Urban Forestry

Holy Guacamole, It’s Almost Avocado Season!

by Paul Roberts
May 21, 2021

Avocado trees are a popular choice in south Florida landscapes, and even farther north. When I first moved to Gainesville, my roommate had two trees, though the potted one disappeared one night, thus proving their popularity. Avocados are ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Amy Simonne, Avocado, Avocados, Carlos Balerdi, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Guacamole, Ian Maguire, Jonathan H. Crane, Landscape Trees, Linda Bobroff, South Florida

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