Water-wise awards
Most people who look at Scott and Lisa Freeman’s yard probably assume it takes a lot of water to keep it so green and lush. They couldn’t be more wrong — this sub-tropical oasis requires nearly no water… Read More
Tag: Lawn & Garden Hot Topic
Preventing tree abuse through education
Have you ever had a tree trimmed back to bare bones because you thought you were getting your money’s worth? You may be guilty of tree abuse, says a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences… Read More
Green-Spore Poison Parasol Mushroom
The green-spore poison parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum molybdites), also known as the “false parasol” or “green-spored parasol,” is commonly found in the southeastern United States, including Florida. It appears on “lawns, grassy areas, and open woods” and is more… Read More
So You Want to Start a Vegetable Garden?
Maybe you’ve been admiring a neighbor’s vegetable garden, or maybe you think having the freshest possible vegetables right in your back yard would be delicious. Maybe you just want an excuse to get outside! Whatever your reasons, starting… Read More
Plant of the Month: Trumpet Tree
[Tweet “When this tree blooms, it really puts on a show! Learn why the trumpet tree is the #PlantOfTheMonth. http://bit.ly/1XrlYrM”]It’s hard to miss a trumpet tree at this time of year. Its bright, trumpet-shaped blooms appear before it… Read More
Planting in April
[Tweet “It’s prime gardening season–what can you be planting? http://bit.ly/226wMNe”]Spring is upon us—now is the time to get out into the garden and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. No matter where you are in Florida, find out… Read More
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Florida Garden
Spring is a busy time for hummingbirds. After wintering in Central and South America, species such as the ruby-throated hummingbird are now returning to Florida to build nests and raise their young.1 Now is a great time to… Read More
Container Gardens
Do you have the itch to garden but don’t think you have the yard or the space to do it? A container garden may be the answer. As the name suggests, plants in these gardens are grown in… Read More
Hops in Your Florida Garden
Hops plants produce stobiles (cones) that are used in making beer. UF/IFAS researchers are currently working on how to grow hops commercially in Florida,1 but did you know that you can grow hops in your Florida garden? If… Read More
Urban Landscape Summit
On Wednesday, March 23, the UF/IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology will hold the 2016 Urban Landscape Summit on the University of Florida campus. Presentations by UF/IFAS experts from across the state will cover a variety of… Read More