A new publication, Salty Water: Managing Salinity in Irrigation Ponds gives information on salinity management and plant selection for salty ponds. In 2024, Florida experienced a series of devastating hurricanes that caused widespread ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
The Importance of Rotating Modes of Action in Pesticide Use Pesticides are vital tools in agriculture, landscaping, and pest management, helping to protect crops, gardens, and public spaces from destructive pests. However, the overuse or ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
How Aquatic Plants Help Reduce Erosion in Stormwater Ponds Stormwater ponds play a critical role in managing runoff, improving water quality, and preventing flooding. These ponds are designed to capture rainwater, allowing it to slowly infiltrate ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
Click here to register for GI-BMP Certification training at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. GI-BMP Certification (Green Industries Best Management Practices) is required in Florida to obtain an FDACS Limited Urban Fertilizer Certification ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
I frequently get questions asking, “Why is this turfgrass turning brown?” The quick answer is that it depends, although that alone is not helpful. There are two reasons why turfgrass begins to yellow or get chlorotic, and in some cases continues ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
For plants to be healthy and grow they must use sunlight to produce foods from carbon dioxide and water. This process called photosynthesis involves the plant drawing up water from roots, and leaves taking in CO2 from the air and trapping ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Pruning trees can be tricky. These factsheets can help! The information below can help you with your palm pruning and pruning hardwood trees. For more information contact MichelleAtkinson@ufl.edu or call 941-722-4824 x1818 New Tree Series ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
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Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, Water
Heat stress can be a major concern for outdoor workers, especially during the summer months. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat rash and cramps are the mildest forms of heat stress. Heat ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life