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.
Start a Fall Garden
Now is the time to start a fall garden. Learn how to get started with these presentations and articles. More...
Landscaping with Native Plants
Conserve water and beautify your yard with plants, trees and flowers that are native to Florida. More...
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Gardens may be grown year-round in Florida, but spring is the preferred season to produce vegetables. More...
Water Your Lawn Wisely
Because of Florida's sandy soils, plants may experience drought stress after only a few days without rain or irrigation. More...
Fire Ants!
These invasive insects are notorious for their painful, burning stings that result in pustules and intense itching. 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
- 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
