Tag: Wind resistant landscapes

Bright coral tubular flowers of the coral honeysuckle stand out against its dark green leaves

Exploring Florida’s Natives: Coral Honeysuckle


July 23, 2024

Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), also called trumpet honeysuckle, is a vine native to all parts of Florida. Let's talk about its origins, growing conditions, and ecological significance. Origins of the Coral Honeysuckle The coral ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Native Gardens, Resilient Landscaping, Responsible Gardening, Wind Resistant Landscapes
Mature avocado trees at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead, Florida.

Golden Raintree – They’re colorful BUT…


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


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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