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Caring For Trees After a Storm

Jamie DaughertyAugust 16th, 2024Florida is known for what can be pretty intense summer storms, and the occasional tropical storm or hurricane. When caring for our urban trees, care should be taken to ensure they are in the best health possible before storm season starts. See my blog on prepping trees for hurricanes for more about that:https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/lakeco/2022/11/14/prepping-trees-for-hurricanes/ After the […]

UF study sheds light on challenges and recommendations of managing urban trees and storms

Brad BuckAugust 8th, 2024Trees can provide much-needed shade in cities, thereby reducing the “heat island” effect. Such benefits underpin the growth of urban tree planting campaigns across the globe. But they can also topple in storms, generating headaches and possibly heartache — a salient point as we enter the heart of the hurricane season. “As we grapple with […]

Basics of Landscaping in Florida–Free Webinar–English on 8/15/24 & Español en 8/22/24

Hannah Eason (formerly Wooten)July 29th, 2024During this webinar, learn basic concepts about developing sustainable landscapes in Florida, such as planting the right plant in the right place, keeping plants the proper height, and following mowing and pruning best practices. ENGLISH CLASS WHAT: Basics of Landscaping in Florida in English WHEN: Thursday, August 15th, from 12 noon – 1 pm WHERE: […]