Fruit trees are not immune to the challenges posed by drought stress. Drought stress occurs when a tree’s water supply falls below its demand, leading to physiological disruptions that can impair growth, development, and fruit production. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Better landscaping practices are good for Florida! Even though Florida has a lot of water resources, there are also a lot of people and industries sucking from the tap...and more keep coming. Long story short, Floridians need to conserve ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
BEWARE! AFTER THIS CLASS, YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT PALMS THE SAME AGAIN! Palms are popular plants that represent a slice of Florida paradise! There is a science to growing pretty palms that will thrive in Florida, from wild places to managed ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Recent freezes have resulted in many people questioning whether to prune or not to prune cold damaged plants. The short answer is - wait. We’ve just had a run of freezing temperatures. But winter’s not over. Our winter temperatures go ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
The Importance of Winter Pruning: Welcome to the end months of winter, where the chill in the air signals not only a change in the weather but also a crucial time for winter maintenance in your landscape. One of the key practices for ensuring ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Dilemma: To Prune or Not To Prune in November! Are you tempted to cut or pull spent plants that have gone to seed? Isn't a neatly trimmed bed delightfully satisfying and aren't you dying to clean it all up after the chaos of this mad, hot summer? Wait! If ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
There are a number of controllable factors that combine to create a tree healthy enough to fruit. A healthy tree must have a strong root system, adequate light, proper pruning, proper nutrition, the right age, proper pollination, no mechanical ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
This year's UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Annual Mango Morning class partnered with the Florida Forest Service to teach participants how to properly plant and prune mango trees. After an indoor lecture, we took 50 class participants into ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Florida-Friendly Landscaping 101, Grow with the Changes, May 20, 2023, 10 am-2:30 pm, Hillsborough County Extension. What’s in this for you? (Hillsborough County residents only) Information about pruning, watering efficiently, how to hire ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water
Do you have a favorite fruit? Without a doubt, blackberries would be one of mine. Their sharp, sometimes bittersweet flavors and unique textures offer a cool and refreshing counterpoint to the infamous heat of the Florida summer. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables