Category: Invasive Species

Plants for your Florida Water Garden

by Maria Quirico
September 7, 2025

Central Floridians love constructing water features because Water Gardens add a touch of class to your home. We create ponds and container water gardens easily by visiting our local garden centers. Look for large tubs and preformed ponds with ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife

Create a Buggy Yard!

by Maria Quirico
August 4, 2025

Insect populations are on the decline. This is a serious problem because insects are a primary source of food for any ecosystem. Birds, reptiles, and small mammals rely on insects as a major part of their diet. There are TEN simple things ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife

Youth and Invasive Plants

by Dallas Meringolo
November 9, 2018

The Impact of 4-H Youth 4-H began because adults within the farming community were not educated regarding new agricultural development in the late 1800’s. In fact, many farmers did not want to accept or attempt using new agricultural developmental ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Invasive Species
Tags: Invasive Plants

Exotics

by jpopenoe
October 9, 2017

By Megan Mann, Livestock and Natural Resources agent This time of year Florida enjoys a big population boom as our neighbors to the North flee freezing temperatures and icy roads for the balmy beauty of a Florida “winter”. Unfortunately, ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Invasive Species, Ivegot1, Lantana, Megan Mann, Pythons

Cogongrass Invasion

by jpopenoe
October 9, 2017

By Megan Mann, Livestock and Natural Resources agent Cogongrass, a noxious weed, is prevalent in Lake County (and throughout Florida) but often goes unnoticed as it blends in well with the landscape and does not advertise its presence with ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Cogongrass, Invasive Species, Megan Mann

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