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Video:  Trees and Property Lines

Video: Trees and Property Lines

Hurricane Season starts June 1 so we are are revisiting a video that discusses tree issues and property lines. There are often questions about who is responsible when storm-damaged trees end up on a neighbor's property. UF IFAS Escambia County Extension discusses a...

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May is the Sweetest Month

May is the Sweetest Month

Written by: De'Anthony Price, Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension - Jefferson County Florida is the perfect place to grow sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas). Sweet potatoes are considered a long-season crop, and Florida’s long, hot...

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The Art of Mowing

The Art of Mowing

Written by: Khadejah Scott, Horticulture, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension - Wakulla County A well-manicured lawn not only enhances the beauty of your property but also provides a welcoming outdoor space. In North Florida, where...

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Video: Smilax Vines

Video: Smilax Vines

Smilax is a common vine that can pop up in unwanted spots in landscapes. Learn about how this plant grows and management techniques with UF IFAS Escambia County Extension. https://youtu.be/63qr101HgU4

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Daylilies: Spring Flower Beauties

Daylilies: Spring Flower Beauties

One of the more popular flowering perennials grown in the landscapes of Florida and throughout the Southeast is the daylily.  This blooming perennial traveled with many of the early settlers.  They brought this plant for several reasons beyond the enjoyment...

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Spring Into Action – Pollinators

Spring Into Action – Pollinators

How often do we stop to think of the importance of pollinators to food security? Pollination is often described as the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of a flowering plant. These transfers are made possible due to pollinator visits in exchange...

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Blackberries in the Home Landscape

Blackberries in the Home Landscape

The Blackberry When you think of fruit production in Florida, blackberries (Rubus spp.) will not quickly jump to mind. Many people envision viny plants infiltrating your gardens and attacking you with their tiny spines. These are dewberries and are not known for large...

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