Your Central Florida Yard Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb

Does the thought of living in central Florida bring to mind a tropical-looking landscape? There are many plants that thrive in this area from ornamental plants like palms and foliage plants to fruit trees. What even does a tropical yard look like? Can Florida native plants help us achieve that look? Join us to find out in today’s episode.



Sources for this Episode:


Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/


In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu


Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/


UF IFAS Extension Polk County YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xcbdX1cDeyXlXUmaW9wBg


Climate Zones https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/global/climate-zones


Florida 101: Florida Weather https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/flaglerco/2023/10/26/florida-101-florida-weather/


2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/


Ornamental Palms for Central Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP020

Living in Florida includes being prepared for hurricanes. Many people know how to get their homes ready but what should do for your landscape? Join us to learn how to prepare your garden and landscape for hurricane season along with tips for recovery after the storm.



Sources for this Episode:


Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: ⁠https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/⁠


In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu


Your Central Florida Yard ⁠https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/⁠


Hurricane Landscaping https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weather/hurricane-landscaping.html  


Hurricane Recovery: Wind-Resistant Trees for Home, Business, and Park Landscaping  https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2017/09/21/hurricane-recovery-wind-resistant-trees-for-home-business-and-park-landscaping/  


Trees That Can Withstand Hurricanes https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/trees-that-can-withstand-hurricanes.html  
Is my tree safe? Recognizing conditions that increase the likelihood of tree failure https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP507  
Tree Risk Assessment  https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/tree-risk-assessment.html  
Pruning Shade Trees in Landscapes: A Plan for Training Shade Trees https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP276
Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/media/disasterifasufledu-/docs/Florida-Homeowners-Handbook.pdf
Disaster Preparation & Recovery https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/

What do we do when the rain stops, the water bills rise, and those watering restrictions kick in? Join us to learn about future water options for Polk County, FL, tips for saving water outdoors, and drought tolerant plants.

Sources for this Episode:


Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: ⁠https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/⁠


In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu


Your Central Florida page ⁠https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/⁠
Direct Potable Reuse Pilot https://www.polk-county.net/services/utilities/programs-and-rebates/
Lower Floridan Aquifer Exploration https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/projects/lower-floridan-aquifer-exploration
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fflifasufledu/docs/FFL-Plant-Guide_v03222022_web.pdf
The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Handbook https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fflifasufledu/docs/FFL-Handbook_03172022_web.pdf
Ten Ways to Save Water https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/irrigation/ten-ways-to-save-water.html
Drought Tolerant Plants for a Florida-Friendly Landscape – Zone 9 https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/orangeco/2020/03/11/drought-tolerant-plants-for-a-florida-friendly-landscape-zone-9/

Having trouble with your lawn? Learn about possible causes for lawn decline, proper cultural practices, along with groundcover alternatives to help when your grass won't grow.

Sources for this Episode:


Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/


In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu


Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/

Reading the Weeds https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/reading-the-weeds.html


Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries (page 14: Table 1: Comparison of lawn grasses available for use in Florida) https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fflifasufledu/docs/GIBMP_Manual_Web_English.pdf
Weeds as indicators of soil conditions in lawns and landscapes https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP634
Landscaping in Florida shade https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP457
Groundcovers for Shade https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/landscaping-for-specific-sites/groundcovers-for-shade.html
Rain Gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/rain-gardens.html
Lawn Insect Pests https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/lawn-insect-pests.html
Turfgrass Disease Identification Chart https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/turfgrass-disease-flow-chart.html
Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP236

Learn about what plants to grow, how to start them, how to maintain them, and different ways you can enjoy wildflowers all summer right in your own back (or front!) yard!


Sources for this Episode:


Wildflowers For All Seasons: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/wildflowers-for-all-seasons.html 


A Guide to Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1180 


Wildflowers for Central Florida Home Gardens: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/orange/hort-res/docs/pdf/County-Fact-Sheet---Wildflowers.pdf 


Creating Wildflower Habitats in Gold Course Out-of-Play Areas: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1316 


Florida Wildflower Foundation: https://www.flawildflowers.org/


Florida Wildflower Foundation Seedling Images: https://www.flawildflowers.org/wp-content/resources/pdfs/Publications/SeedlingImageProject_Report-Ver2007-96DPI_Images.pdf


For more information and to contact us: ⁠⁠⁠https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/⁠

Learn what may be causing your palm trees to turn yellow, how long it can take to correct, and what to look for in a palm fertilizer.



Sources for this Episode:


Nutrient Deficiencies of Landscape and Field-grown Palms in Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP273


Fertilization of Field-Grown and Landscape Palms in Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP261


Florida Fertilizer Ordinances https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/fertilizer-ordinances/


State Seal of Florida https://dos.myflorida.com/florida-facts/florida-state-symbols/state-seal/ 



For more information and to contact us: ⁠⁠https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/⁠