Introduction Among the ten species of geckos found in Florida, only one, the Florida Reef Gecko (Sphaerodactylus notatus), is native to the state, the additional ten non-native species found in the state having arrived in cargo or via the ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Arguably the most popular insect in our landscape, Butterflies are beloved by all. Now everyone can easily start a Butterfly Garden to attract and raise butterflies … guaranteed! Here are two easy steps on How to Attract Butterflies and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Plants that grow in tropical environments (such as Florida) are faced with nutrient deficient soils. Many of the swamps and bogs, wet flatwoods, and even dry mesic flatlands are poor in Nitrogen and Phosphorus. These elements are essential ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources
Lichen is often misidentified as a fungal issue on plants. They are actually completely harmless organisms and will grow on anything the does not move, they are very slow growing. Lichens are a combination of multiple organisms living in an ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES
Found in the Eastern US from Maine to Florida, the pine webworm (Pococera robustella) impacts several species of pines in the first year or two of growth. While less common, older saplings and branches of larger trees can also be impacted ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease,
“What are those!?”As a Florida native I take the regular presence of the sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) for granted, but my out of state visitor was quite shaken both by their size and by their shrill call. To be fair, at just under ... READ MORE
Category: , Wildlife
Wondering how your landscape can protect the environment? The Water Wednesday Team has partnered with the UF/IFAS Communications and developed 11 videos to show you how your landscape can be both esthetically pleasing and environmental friendly. Click ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
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
I was recently ask a set of complicated questions about how long Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) live. Question: "Is it true that live oaks only live for about 60 years?" Answer: No. Live oaks can live for well over 60 years, often ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Horticulture
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