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Preparing Palms for Hurricane Season in Central Florida

by Julia Sirchia
August 13, 2024

We are officially in hurricane season! On top of the hurricane preparations we have all become accustomed to, there are some common landscaping mistakes that contribute to damage during a storm. Let’s talk about what to do and not to do when ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Healthy, Horticulture, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Landscape, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Landscaping, Palm, Palm Pruning, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Safety, Tree Safety, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Hurricane Preparation for Gardens

by Julia Sirchia
July 25, 2024

Florida's summer season is great for beach days, hikes, and visiting your favorite theme park. But let's not forget, we are officially in hurricane season. The weather during this time can be a challenging time for gardeners and landscapers. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Arborist, Garden Pruning, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Irrigation Systems, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Palm Pruning, Proper Pruning, Proper Tree Pruning, Rain Barrels, Safety, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Yard Safety
Mature avocado trees at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead, Florida.

Golden Raintree – They’re colorful BUT…

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 5, 2021

Each fall, Floridians are suddenly "wowed" by the sight of golden raintrees blooming along the roadsides. Vivid yellow flowers are followed by equally distinctive pink or peach-colored "paper lanterns."   (More on those "paper lanterns" ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: #FloridaFallColor, #invasivespecies, #RightPlantRightPlace, Fall, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowering Trees, Landscapes, Landscaping, Tree Safety, Wind Resistant Landscapes
Sunrise at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC).

Tree safety tips

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 13, 2020

Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner. Given the large size attained by some trees, they can become hazardous to people and property when the wrong ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Arborist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Palm Diseases, Palm Nutrient Deficiencies, Palm Pruning, Reslilient Landscaping, Storm, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Trees, Wind Resistant Landscapes

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