Depending who you talk to there are two different species of cypress (Taxodium spp.) trees in Florida, the bald cypress (Taxodium disitichum) and pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens). When I took my dendrology class (the study of forest plants), ... READ MORE
Category:Hurricane Irma’s winds swept through our area and caused quite a few trees to break, lean, or fall over. You might be wondering - should I plant another tree? There are several reasons trees are worth the trouble of replanting. Trees are ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources
By Jane Morse, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas Now that hurricane Irma has left the state it is time to assess the damage done to our landscapes. Trees may be leaning, broken or defoliated (lost their ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTheresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Spring is a beautiful time of year here in Florida. The birds are singing, the weather is warm (but not yet hot), and the flowers and trees are blooming. But along with the beautiful ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
That’s right, the third Friday of January every year marks Florida Arbor Day. Florida celebrates Arbor Day in January because that is the best time of year to plant a tree in Florida. National Arbor Day is celebrated in April when most of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & LifeSpring is here and so are the many pesky lawn and garden problems that come along with it. Your UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension service has solutions for you- in three locations for north, central, and south county residents. Master Gardeners ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeDr. Ed Gilman, University of Florida's Urban Tree Management Professor will be giving a morning program on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL. The cost is $25 Certified Arborists ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HorticultureTheresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Are you looking for a new tree for your landscape? Have you thought about the wind resistance of your trees in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm? Even strong afternoon ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTheresa Badurek, Urban Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension February is a beautiful time of year here in Pinellas County. The birds are singing, the weather is warmer, and the flowers and trees are blooming. But along with the colorful ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
It’s May and the weather is still pleasant… for now. Soon we will be battling hot summer sun, bugs, humidity, and torrential rains every afternoon. These conditions present several challenges for the home gardener, but there are things you ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes