Let's Celebrate Many people travel to parks and natural areas to catch a glimpse of native creatures. But can we ever see wildlife in our own yards? If so, what can we do to encourage wild visitors? What can we do? While ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
One of the easiest ways to attract wildlife is to plant flowers, shrubs and trees that birds and pollinators need for their species to survive. It’s easy to attract these beneficial guests to your yard or patio by selecting the right plant ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeCan wildlife and urban development co-exist? With the urban landscape as the most rapidly expanding land use in central Florida, one doesn’t have to look far to see new subdivisions and homes being built. An estimated 900 people move ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23 this year, so I’m highlighting one of my favorite pollinators: hummingbirds. They are easy to attract, all you need is the right nectar plants. Hummingbirds have regular feeding routes, and will come ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
Celebrate National Pollinator Week- June 17-23, 2019 and plant a paradise for pollinators in your yard! Florida crops like watermelon, cucumber, blueberry, and strawberry depend on pollinating insects for abundant, high quality fruit. Many ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife
Ah, the sound of birds chirping. toads croaking and turkeys gobbling, music to my ears. Many of us take these sounds for granted. However, if you have ever spent time in the concrete jungles of cities, these sounds may not be as familiar to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Wildlife