A "fencepost mentality"? 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, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
As an active wildfire season gets underway in Florida, a pair of UF School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences professors are leading UF’s effort as part of the multi-institutional effort known as the Eastern Fire Network (EFNet). “We ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
The freeze over the weekend was certainly a deep one In an instant our landscapes and turf went from green to various shades of brown. While there are a lot of articles and blogs telling us not to prune out our dead plants, there is not a lot ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources
Cool weather in North Florida often inspires gardeners to grab the pruners and “clean up” the landscape. But, winter pruning should be selective and intentional. The right cuts can improve plant health, structure, and flowering, while pruning ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Arbor Day has served as a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees since its establishment in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska. The observance has since expanded nationwide, with individual states selecting ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly alone, according to new University of Florida research. The study shows that spending time in tree-filled spaces — like parks or wooded ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Third in a series highlighting those who have chosen careers in horticulture - "How did we get here?" Man can not live on tech alone We are increasingly becoming a society based on technology, however, we must remember that careers in agriculture, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Keystone Plants for Central Florida Planting native species is an excellent first step toward attracting beneficial insects. In his influential book Nature’s Best Hope, author, conservationist, and entomologist Douglas Tallamy explains ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A group of University of Florida art students don’t need to be told to go out and touch grass, as getting out into nature is part of the assignment. During the past semester, and for the 15th year, faculty and ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching