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It’s OK to Throw Plants Away: A Gardener’s Guide to Knowing When to Let Go


October 28, 2024

As gardeners, we’re taught to nurture and protect our plants. Every seed, every stem feels like a living piece of potential, one that we can help grow into something beautiful and useful. But sometimes, plants simply outgrow their usefulness, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Indoor Plants, Invasive Plants, Old Plants, Recycling Plants, Unwanted Plants

National Invasive Species Awareness Week!


February 24, 2021

Co-Authored by: Alyssa Vinson and Katherine Clements What are invasive species? An invasive plant, animal or pest is one that is non-native (originating from another state or country), are able to reproduce and maintain self-sustaining ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Air Potato, Brazilian Pepper, CISMA, IFAS, Invasive Plants, Manatee County Extension, NAISMA, Pgm_EcoNR

Wanted: Air Potato Beetles


September 13, 2019

Wanted: Air Potato Beetles As the summer season begins to dwindle, requests continue to meander into the UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County's Master Gardener Plant Clinic for Air Potato Beetles. Why would someone request a beetle? These beetles ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Air Potato, Biological Control, Horticulture, Invasive Plants, Natural Resources