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Oak tree canopy with sun coming through leaves

Celebrating Florida Arbor Day Through Community Tree Planting

by Lisa Strange
January 12, 2026

Arbor Day has served as a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees since its establishment in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska. The observance has since expanded nationwide, with individual states selecting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Florida Arbor Day, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Natives, Perry, Planting Trees, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension
proper planting with hose and shovel

Proper Planting: Trees and Shrubs

by Anne Yasalonis
November 16, 2023

Trees and shrubs can be purchased in many sizes, most are no smaller than a one gallon size, and many go up to 7 gallon (or larger). Because of both size at planting and maturity, cost of plants, and large root spread, planning for proper placement ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Planting, Planting Shrubs, Planting Trees, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Proper Planting, Shrubs, Trees, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County
Field with forest trees in background

Florida’s Arbor Day, a Time to Celebrate Trees

by Samantha Murray
January 28, 2021

  I’ve always enjoyed trees in one way or another – climbing them as a kid, eating their fruits, using them to build tree houses, etc. As an adult, I still enjoy and appreciate trees for their beauty and benefits. Can you imagine ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation
Tags: Arbor Day, Florida Arbor Day, Master Gardener Volunteer, Planting Trees, Tree Benefits, Trees

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