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Agricultural Activism

With five decades of industry leadership under his belt, Roy Davis’ induction into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame, along with Tampa Wholesale Nursery’s recent Environmental Leadership Award, prove that dedication to the industry goes a long way.

Puerto Rican Plants Show Promise

New and interesting ornamentals may soon be available in the United States.

Economics And The Landscape

By investing in a landscape, property values can increase significantly.

Lessons Learned from Hurricanes

Eleven hurricanes later, UF researchers have results on how wind and trees interact.

Seeing Red

Breeding programs yield improved varieties of red-flowered crape myrtles.

Comparing Tree Containers

An irrigation study evaluates trees grown in four kinds of porous-bottom, above-ground containers.

Underutilized Trees

Trees to try for smaller landscape areas.
 

Enhancing Auxin Applications

The use of Dip-Gel on rose and hibiscus cuttings may lead to improved rooting response. 
 

Making The Grade

Grades and standards have played a big role in increasing tree quality in Florida.

A New Look At An Old Friend

Sweet olives are honored in China, but underused in the United States.

Hexed Hollies

Witches’ broom, caused by Sphaeropsis tumefaciens, is taking its toll on landscape hollies in Central Florida.

Berry Good Plants

Some plants’ seeds and berries can serve as an attractive alternative to flowers.

Tree Farms Face Troubles

Government policy is pitting the environment against agriculture in Miami-Dade County.

Don't Top Trees

Topping urban shade trees is an unwise way to prevent storm damage.

The Shocking Death Of Trees

Learn how to protect prized trees from lightning strikes.

A Tiny Bug With A Big Appetite

Problematic in South Florida, lobate lac scale has been found to attack more than 300 species of woody plants.