This article was written by Maxine Hunter, she is the Urban Horticulture Agent II for UF/IFAS Extension, Marion County. A new grant funding program from the State of Florida will launched Friday, September 3, 2021…. Read More
Plant Stressors Plants can help us overcome stress in a variety of ways, but did you realize your plant can exhibit stress symptoms as well. A stressed plant is more susceptible to insect and disease… Read More
With the cooling weather many of us are excited to get some landscaping work done. Winter is a great time to add fresh mulch, to do a thorough check of your irrigation system, and to… Read More
Several years ago in late September I had a visit to one of the fern nursery in Volusia County. I was impressed with their shipping operation where fern leaves, baby’s breath and an assortment of… Read More
Recently the weather was warm enough for lunch on the patio and as we ate one of our guests remarked about how many birds he was observing in our backyard. It’s always good to have… Read More
As the year draws to a close and trees shed their leaves I think of mistletoe. A kiss under the mistletoe may seem a harmless holiday tradition, but mistletoe is a somewhat dangerous plant. To… Read More
Have you been noticing large webs in your trees recently? Although these webs may make your trees look like they belong at a haunted house, they really are nothing to be spooked about. Enclosed in… Read More
Trees, shrubs, grass, row crops, et cetera all need essentially the same key components for maximizing growth and maintaining a healthy plant. Essential needs for plant growth include: water availability, soil drainage, soil aeration, access… Read More
