One small mite; one giant problem

A really tiny mite—almost imperceptible to the naked eye—can cause giant problems in the plant world. Eriophyid mites are less than 1 mm in length, which makes them difficult to see. Yet, one female mite… Read More
Posted: May 1, 2020
A really tiny mite—almost imperceptible to the naked eye—can cause giant problems in the plant world. Eriophyid mites are less than 1 mm in length, which makes them difficult to see. Yet, one female mite… Read More
Posted: July 25, 2019
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
Posted: June 5, 2019
It is very likely that you know a few people who have a passion for purple, and celebrated author Alice Walker noted that it’s almost a cardinal sin for one to ignore nature’s salute to… Read More
Category: Work & Life
Tags: environment, Extension, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, horticulture, landscape, landscaping, nature, Pgm_HortComm
Posted: March 14, 2019
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
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, flowering trees, horticuture, Landscapes, Pgm_HortComm, pink flowers, trees
Posted: January 29, 2019
Butterflies, birds and bees are fun to watch and an important part of food and flower gardens. Learn how to attract and keep them in your Florida-friendly landscape, in our March 1 class. This free,… Read More
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: bee, bird, Butterfly, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, pollinator
by Pat Williams
Posted: December 11, 2018
Bringing outside water saving technology inside Most of us understand the principle behind rain barrels. They collect free rain water to be used later in multiple non-potable situations conserving both our water supply and money…. Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: conserve, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, rain barrel, water
by wholley
Posted: August 30, 2017
Living on the coast or along a lake in Florida can make for a fantastic lifestyle, often replete with stunning scenery and vibrant ecosystems. But, that lifestyle carries with it additional responsibility, in the form… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Tags: algae, chemicals, fertilizer, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, landscaping, lawn, pesticide, Pgm_HortRes, plants, runoff, turn, water
by wholley
Posted: August 30, 2017
Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, landscape, lawn, Pgm_HortRes, runoff, stormwater, water, yard
by wholley
Posted: April 21, 2017
Mention the word “recycle,” and many people automatically leap to thinking of glass, plastic, paper, aluminum and the range of consumer materials we acquire every day. But there’s another recyclable that many of us overlook,… Read More
by wholley
Posted: March 14, 2017
What is a pest? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is my brother. For this article, though, let’s focus on pests in the landscape. Diseases, insects and weeds are the major pests… Read More
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