Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Differences Between Container, B&B, and Bare Root Trees

by Jamie Daugherty

December 20, 2021

What are the differences between container, B&B, and bare root trees? After you have selected the right tree for your planting location, next you must decide what kind of tree to get. The three main nursery root stalks available are container, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: B&B, Ball And Burlp, Bare Root, Container Tree, Tree Planting, Tree Site Preparation

Shrubs in the Florida Garden

by Brooke Moffis

December 9, 2021

The structural importance of shrubs in the Florida garden Typically defined as a multi-stemmed woody plant, shrubs are perennials with branches forming low to the ground. Most shrubs display hues of green through their leaves, which is one ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: FFL, Florida Shrubs, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Shrubs

The 3-Cut Tree Pruning Practice

by Jamie Daugherty

December 2, 2021

Proper tree pruning is vital for tree health and vitality. When pruning it is important to use the 3-cut method. The first cut is the undercut. This prevents the bark from ripping down the trunk when cutting the second cut. The second cut ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Pruning, Reduction Cut, Topping, Tree Cleaning, Tree Pruning, Tree Raising, Tree Topping, Trees

Tree Planting Techniques

by Jamie Daugherty

December 2, 2021

Planting a tree in a landscape takes planning, and a few more steps than simply putting the tree in a whole. Common issues with tree planting: Not calling to check for utilities before you dig. This can be very dangerous. In Lake County ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Arboriculture, Gardening, Home Landscape, Tree, Tree Planting

How Do I Select a Landscape Tree from a Nursery?

by Jamie Daugherty

November 29, 2021

You finally selected the planting location and tree species for our landscaping project! Congratulations! Now what? Contact local nurseries to see who carries what you are looking for. Familiarize yourself with Florida Grades and Standards for ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Florida Grades And Standards, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Tree, Tree Selection, Trees In Landscapes

Irrigation Orientation – A Webinar Series for Florida Homeowners

by Yilin

April 20, 2021

Are you frustrated that with all the energy and money devoted to your yard, you still have patchy turfgrass or weed spots? Or you are spending too much money to keep your grass green? Did you know... it all starts with irrigation! In this ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension Learning, Florida Friendly, Grass, Irrigation, Lawn, Residential Irrigation, Residential Landscape, Virtual Workshop, Water, Water Conservation

Landscape Edging Materials

by Brooke Moffis

September 22, 2020

Landscape edging is often an afterthought when it comes to home lawns and landscapes, but it’s one of those details that can really make a front yard stand out. Use edging to define garden rooms, outline a space and keep groundcovers, plants, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture

Water Wednesday Recap – Make Your Backyard a Wet Oasis for Wildlife

by Yilin

September 1, 2020

As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural wildlife preserves. What people ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida Water, Krista Stump, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Water Gone Virtual

by Yilin

August 24, 2020

Do you know how much water you use on a daily basis? Have you heard of virtual water? Did you know that water is used to create nearly every product out there, including our food? Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Sustainable Ag and Food ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn, Water
Tags: Florida Water, Morgan Pinkerton, MREC, Tina McIntyre, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, UF/IFAS Extension, Virtual Water, Water Conservation, Water Footprint, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Time It Right

by Yilin

August 18, 2020

St. Johns River Water Management District and Southwest Water Management District limit watering to after 4 pm and before 10 am. Why is this? Why can you not just water your garden whenever you want? Last Water Wednesday, Jamie Daugherty, the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Jamie Daugherty, MREC, Photosynthesis, Plant Physiology, Plants, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

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