Lawn & Garden
Florida gardening presents unique challenges, so we offer research-based assistance, information, and advice. Whether you are developing a vegetable garden, choosing landscape plants, or seeking information about lawn care, our resources will help you make your yard green and beautiful.
To find out what Extension services are available in your area or to get personal assistance, please contact your county Extension office.
Water Your Lawn Wisely
Much of Florida is experiencing drought conditions. Learn how to help your lawn cope with water shortages. More...
Herbs for Spring
Spring is the perfect time to plant herbs that you can use to season or enrich the taste and smell of food. More...
Stop Crape Murder!
Don't over-prune your crape myrtle trees! Learn how to properly tend these beautifully-blooming plants. More...
Your Spring Vegetable Garden
It’s time again to plant warm-weather vegetables. Check our gardening guide for tips and suggestions. More...
Scentless Plant Bugs
These brightly-colored insects--also called "goldenrain tree bugs"--are harmless to people and plants. More...
Growing Avocados at Home
Small avocado plantings and isolated trees are found in warm locations throughout the state of Florida. More...
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Environmental Horticulture Department
- Extension Soil Testing Laboratory
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture & Community Sustainability at Hastings
- Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
- Gardening in a Minute
- Gardening Tips with Dr. Bob Black
- Horticultural Sciences Department
- IPM Florida
- Landscape Plants
- Living Green
- Pesticide Information Office
- Plant Pathology Department
- ProHort
- School Gardens
- Soil and Water Science Department
- Trees and Hurricanes
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Department of Community Affairs
