So many flowers…so little time. Summer’s flowering tree displays range from the warm orange-red hues of the Royal Poinciana (count yourself VERY fortunate if you own a yellow poinciana – they are quite uncommon), and the… Read More
The few things we can count on in Florida in the spring – heat, humidity, sunshine, and lovebugs. Yes, those small, black bugs that are everywhere, but especially splattered across the front of our cars. You… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offers professional landscape management training and resources which promote environmentally sound use of irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides by industry professionals, and offers training and continuing education units to maintain or renew licenses…. Read More
Celebrating Arbor Day? Join us for our Arbor Day webinar! Just in case you missed it you can view the recording using the link below. We’d also love to hear from you – your feedback… Read More
Molly Ringwald has a rival and it’s the pink trumpet tree, also known as the pink tabebuia (pronounced “tab-bee-boo-ya” or “tab-bay-boo-ee-a”), Tabebuia heterophylla, blooming now in a neighborhood near you. Tabebuias are native to the… Read More
Tired of battling weedy plants? Join us March 21 for a free lesson in identifying and controlling common yard invaders. We will cover lawn weeds and common invasive urban species, and showcase methods to curb… Read More
If your neighborhood has a starburst clerodendrum (Clerodendrum quadriloculare), also known as a “shooting star,” consider yourself lucky. Because, although this is a gorgeous, small tree, it also is among one of the more rarely… Read More
What would you call a plant that does not behave like a plant? Ninety-nine percent of plants in the plant kingdom make their own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and other… Read More
Are you involved in maintaining lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal grounds areas. If so, our Jan. 22 “Green Industries Best Management Practices” (BMP) class is for you. BMPs focus on reducing non-point source pollution… Read More
What do you do when your 30 year old oak starts sprouting some odd-shaped mushrooms at the base of the tree trunk? Sadly, there’s not much you can do – more than likely your tree… Read More
