Patrick J. Minogue

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Landscape Mulches: How quickly do they settle?

Mary L. Duryea and Patrick J. Minogue

This study compares the settling rates of six landscape mulches in Florida: cypress, eucalyptus, melaleuca, pine-bark, pine-straw, and utility-pruning mulch. Over two years, pine-straw settled the most, reducing to nearly nothing, while melaleuca settled the least, maintaining most of its original depth. The study highlights the importance of mulch replenishment to maintain benefits like weed control and soil moisture retention. The findings suggest melaleuca, pine-bark, and cypress as superior choices for long-term mulch effectiveness. First published October 1999.

Managing Oaks to Produce Food for Wildlife

Holly K. Ober and Patrick J. Minogue

Describes the reasons homeowners should consider planting oaks, how to select the right oak species for a given site, and how to improve wildlife habitat in established stands. Includes sources of additional information.

A Native Growing Season Forage for Wildlife—Teaweed, Sida acuta Burm. f.

Rick Williams, Tim Baxley and Pat Minogue

Teaweed has been a problem plant in agriculture, but our research has found that this plant has many good qualities as a wildlife food source. Anyone interested in growing plants that benefit native wildlife, especially white-tailed deer, turkeys and quail, can improve wildlife habitat by managing native plants. How does managing native plants improve the forage quality on your property? For example, to reach optimum body size and full antler growth, white-tailed deer require at least 16% protein in the plants they consume. The plants discussed in this paper all meet or exceed that minimum required protein level for white-tailed deer growth and development.

Biology, Control and Invasive Potential of Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) in Florida

Pat Minogue and Seth Wright

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Invasive Species

Longleaf Pine Regeneration

Chris Demers, Alan Long, and Patrick Minogue

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Toxic Plant

B. A. Sellers, S. F. Enloe, Patrick Minogue, and J. Walter

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Control y Biología del Helecho Trepador Japonés (Lygodium japonicum)

Elsa D. Chevasco, Patrick J. Minogue, Kimberly K. Bohn, y Francisco Escobedo

A UF/IFAS numbered Translation. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Biology and Control of Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) in Southern Forests

Patrick J. Minogue, Brent V. Brodbeck, and James H. Miller

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Herbicides for Weed Control in Eucalyptus Culture

Patrick Minogue and Anna Osiecka

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)

Patrick J. Minogue, Stella Jones, Kimberly K. Bohn, and Elsa D. Chevasco

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Tung Oil Production in Florida

Patrick Minogue

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Natural resources operations and Invasive Species

Controlling Invasive Plants in North Florida Forests

Chris Demers, Patrick Minogue, Michael Andreu, Alan Long, and Rick Williams

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Invasive Species

Forest Herbicide Characteristics

Anna Osiecka and Patrick J. Minogue

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Guide to Fertilization for Pine Straw Production on Coastal Plain Sites

Anna Osiecka, Patrick J. Minogue, and E. David Dickens

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Forestry

Wind and Trees: Surveys of Tree Damage in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricanes Erin and Opal

Mary L. Duryea

This document summarizes the results of surveys conducted after Hurricanes Erin and Opal in 1995, which assessed tree damage in the Florida Panhandle. It ranks the wind resistance of various tree species, highlighting that species like dogwood, live oak, and sabal palm showed high wind resistance, while species like sand pine and Carolina laurelcherry were less resistant. The findings emphasize the importance of selecting wind-resistant trees for hurricane-prone areas and suggest that proper tree care and maintenance can mitigate damage. First published: May, 1997.

Establishment of Silvopasture in Existing Pastures

Jarek Nowak, Alan Long, and Ann Blount