One of the small native trees in the Exploration Gardens is the Flatwoods Plum, Prunus umbellate. This round-topped, deciduous tree is mostly planted for its spectacular display of blooms. In late February, before the leaves appear, these trees ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
One of the newest trees recently planted in the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s Exploration Gardens is a 'Florida Flame' red maple. The new growth is bright red and almost looks like a flowering tree from afar. 'Florida Flame' is a more ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
Dead palms tell few tales! Scientists and palm specialists often receive photographs of dead palms, with no other accompanying material and with the following question attached: "What killed my palm?" In most cases, it is not the least bit obvious ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Doveweed is an aggressive summer annual weed. It rapidly invades warm-season turfgrass species, especially in residential lawns, and few herbicides can effectively control it. Because of these challenges, a well-designed management strategy ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
When the rainy season begins, mushrooms begin to pop up all over the landscape due to the fact that mushrooms thrive on moisture. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of a fungus. Some indicate a disease to plants and others do not. One mushroom ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
FNGLA’s Florida Flower Trials is a two-day annual event where top plant breeders, education experts and key industry members come together to exchange ideas and witness which ornamental plant varieties can stand Florida's oppressive heat and ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
In 2000, a new fungus disease called daylily rust (Puccinia hemerocallis) began to attack daylilies nationwide. It will not kill an otherwise healthy plant but will make it unsightly and decrease its performance. The most obvious symptoms of ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
The CEUs needed to renew the Limited Urban Landscape Fertilizer Applicator license (2 CORE, 2 Limited urban fertilizer) are available at CEU Day on May 8, 2018. Don't miss this opportunity to get the CEUs you need to renew your license and learn ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
Circling roots can cause a plant to decline. Circling/girdling root systems begin in the nursery with plants that are too large for the container size or kept too long in the pot. Some roots hit the edge of the container and circle; other hit ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County offers soil testing services to help you identify basic issues with your lawn and landscaping. At our office, a free pH test is available that measures the acidity or alkaline level in the soil. The UF/IFAS Soils ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture