Ring in the New Year by checking out what you can be planting in January based on your gardening region (map): North Florida Central Florida South Florida Photo credits: Marisol Amador, UF/IFAS READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot TopicMaybe you had a nice poinsettia or amaryllis in your home over the last few weeks that enhanced the festive look of your home or porch. But now that the season is over, what can you do with your post holiday plants? Watch this UF/IFAS Solutions ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot TopicYou may have seen or bought avocados in the grocery store, but did you know that people have been growing avocado trees in their backyards in Florida since the nineteenth century? Florida's tropical and subtropic climates makes it well suited ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot TopicCitrus trees are quintessentially Floridian, and many residents enjoy having this iconic plant in their own backyard. Growing citrus in Florida presents many rewards, including backyard shade and access to fresh fruit (UF/IFAS Master Gardener ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot TopicGardening in the winter? Florida has that! Check out what you can be planting in December based on your gardening region (map): North Florida Central Florida South Florida Photo Credit: sakhorn38/Thinkstock READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnLawns go dormant during late fall and early winter in many parts of Florida, resulting in brown lawns throughout the cold months. Homeowners may prefer green lawns, but there is nothing wrong with brown grass in the winter—it is a natural ... READ MORE
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If you live in north or central Florida, you may be aware that tropical, subtropical and recently planted, unestablished plants are more susceptible to cold injury from typical freezing temperatures (such temperatures are rare in south Florida). ... READ MORE
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Even though cold weather can easily ruin a garden, growing cold-hardy plants can keep a garden healthy through the winter. Annuals Once your summer annuals start to fade, replace them with flowers that can withstand freezing temperatures. ... READ MORE
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October marks the true beginnings of fall-like weather, so it’s time to start planting for the cooler months ahead. Use these gardening suggestions based on the Florida climate zones to see what you can plant this month. Find out which ... READ MORE
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A weed is a persistent plant in your landscape that is in an undesirable location (this can include an undesired plant or a desired plant that’s outgrown its space). While there are several weed control programs to choose from, many gardeners ... READ MORE
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