Tag: roots

UF researcher investigating ‘plant diamond’ as a carbon removal powerhouse

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
December 4, 2023

Three-year Energy Earthshot project awarded $1.7M from U.S. Department of Energy What surrounds a single grain of pollen may be one of the world’s best, most indestructible carbon removal tools available to humankind. A University ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Carbon Removal, Carbon Sequestration, Matias Kirst, Plant Science, Pollen, Poplar, Roots, U.S. Department Of Energy

Root Pruning for a Healthier Tree

by Julio Perez
December 6, 2021

Trees are long term investments. Like a vehicle selecting the right one for you is a important step, and what is hidden can often lead to a lot of grief. The tree's roots are one of the most critical parts of the tree. However, they are hidden ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: FFlorida, Healthy, Planting Tree, Pruning, Putnam County, Roots

Roots, out of sight, out of mind

by Larry Figart
November 30, 2021

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality”. Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However, without well-functioning roots trees ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Construction, Duval, Root Flare, Roots, Trees

Tips for Success! – Planting a shrub (the right way)

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 27, 2020

Are you getting ready to plant new shrubs in your landscape? Before you buy another plant or dig another hole, watch this quick step-by-step video tutorial. I've included tips about plant selection, hole sizing, mulching & more. Get ready ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Design Tips, Drought Tolerant Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Landscaping, Native Plants, Planting, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Roots, Shrubs, Tips, Wildlife

You might have worms…

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 22, 2018

Does this sound familiar? You buy some great looking veggie transplants, or maybe some flowering annuals for the garden. Or perhaps you've started some plants from seeds. You give them all the right care, but they seem to constantly look sad ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Gardening, Nematodes, Pests, Roots, Wilting

Root biologist joins UF fight against citrus greening

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 22, 2018

By Robin Koestoyo FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- An inventive fruit tree researcher has joined the University of Florida IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center. Lorenzo Rossi is the center’s first-ever root biology professor and will support ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Citrus Greening, IFAS, Indian River Research And Education Center, News, Roots

Palms – the root of no problems

by Ralph Mitchell
August 15, 2017

Palms are a big part of our landscape and as such are fairly closely observed and sometimes obsessed over. Amongst the “normal abnormalities” that may be observed on palms are the weird roots they possess. Seemingly odd and maybe problematic, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Abnormalities, Palms, Roots

Strong Tree Roots in the Nursery and Landscape

by Vanessa Vassilaros
September 4, 2013

If you work in the Green industry, you are invited to attend the 2013 Workshop hosted by The University of Florida/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade: Strong Tree Roots in the Nursery and Landscape: Improving Tree Health and Anchorage This program ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Arboles, Arborist, CEU, Class, Evcampoverde, Roots, Trees

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