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Top Five Sub-tropical Fruits to Grow in Central Florida

by Tia Saracino
July 30, 2026

Central Florida has a sub-tropical climate that is excellent for growing a variety of fruits. Here are our top five choices for easy-to-grow productive fruits for your home landscape. Pineapple Pineapples can be grown and fruit ... READ MORE

Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Avocado, Banana, Central Florida, Edible Landscaping, Featured Hot Topic, Fruit, Home Landscapes, Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Silvasy, Tampa Bay

Groundcovers for an Alternative Lawn

by Tia Saracino
September 9, 2025

Lawns planted with turfgrass can require a lot of maintenance. Bahia grass is a drought-tolerant turfgrass with minimal pest and disease problems and a low nitrogen requirement. St. Augustinegrass has a high demand for water and fertilizer and ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alternative Lawns, Groundcover, Hillsborough, Native, No Mow Lawns, Pollinator, Silvasy, Tampa

Florida Arbor Day – Tips for Tree Planting

by Tia Saracino
January 22, 2024

Arbor Day was established to celebrate trees and their beneficial ecosystem services they provide for humans and our environment. Florida Arbor Day is in January, as cooler months are the best time to plant trees, although trees can be planted ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Arbor Day, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Silvasy, Tree Planting

Tips for Starting a Vegetable Garden

by Tia Saracino
February 6, 2023

For a deep dive into Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida, watch our YouTube of the webinar recording. Vegetable Gardening in Florida If you are getting started with growing your own vegetables in Florida, start by reading the Florida ... READ MORE

Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Compost, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Hillsborough, Landscape, Seed, Silvasy, Soil, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Tsilvasy, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening, Video, YouTube

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