In this post, you’ll find a collection of valuable gardening and landscaping resources from UF/IFAS Extension. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these resources will help you grow healthier plants, create beautiful landscapes, and troubleshoot common issues. Explore tips on Florida-Friendly Landscaping, lawns, plant care, and more.

General Resources

UF IFAS Extension Polk County YouTube Channel

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Blogs

Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Eventbrite Page for Event Registration

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Plant Guide (mobile website)

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Plant List for Your Polk Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Handbook for Home Landscapes

Assessment of Non-Native Plants (find out if a plant is invasive)

Lawns

Gardening Solutions: Lawns

Landscape

Dividing plants 

Weeds

Weeding 

Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns 

Improving Weed Control in Landscape Planting Beds 

UF/IFAS Florida Weed ID Videos 

Reading the Weeds 

Weeds and Invasive Plants 

Summer Weeds (on demand video) 

Soil Solarization 

Mulch

Mulch

Choosing and Installing Mulches

Mulch 101 

Beware of Volcano Mulching!

Vegetable Gardening

Vegetable Gardening Guide

Trees

Benefits of Trees

Comparative Ecosystem Benefits of Common Urban Trees and Palms in South Florida 

Right Plant, Right Place: The Art and Science of Landscape Design—Plant Selection and Siting Florida Native Plants 

Native Plants: An Overview 

Florida-Friendly™ Landscaping Plant List for Your Polk Yard 

Trees 

Native Florida Trees 

Underappreciated Native Shade Trees 

Trees That Can Withstand Hurricanes 

Standout Trees 

Pruning

Pruning shrubs

Pruning palms

Find an arborist 

5