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Celebrate Native Plant Month with Upcoming Classes

by Heather Kalaman
March 26, 2025

April marks Native Plant Month, a time to honor Florida's rich plant diversity and the essential role native species play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Native plants are well adapted to Florida's unique climate, making them drought tolerant, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: #Floridafriendlylandscaping, Central Florida Gardening, FL Natives, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Landscaping Agent, Florida Grown, Florida Native, Florida Native Bees, Florida Native Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn Alternative, Native, Native Bunch Grass, Native Flowers, Native Landscaping, Native Plants, Native Tree, Sustainable Landscapes, Sustainable Landscaping

Happy Halloweeding: Chinese Tallow

by Amanda Marek
October 10, 2022

As the colors begin to change in other parts of the country, many begin to desire the fall reds and golds here as well. Some of our native trees do get lovely fall color, particularly the hickories that turn gold and the sweetgums that turn ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
Tags: Chinese Tallow, Invasive, Native Tree, Red Fall Color

What’s in Bloom? …Loblolly-Bay

by John Roberts
August 2, 2021

An Overlooked Southern Belle Lobllolly-bay is a native species with which many gardeners have yet to be acquainted. Although a native to the American southeast, the white flowers would have appeal within many Old World gardens that often ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Flowering Tree, Native Tree, Underutilized Tree, White Flower

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