ENH-1115, a 10-page fact sheet by Sartain, J.B., L.E. Trenholm, E.F. Gilman, T.A. Obreza, and G. Toor, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question-and-answer format to address common concerns related to fertilizers, best management practices (BMPs), landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ143
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ENH1114/WQ142 Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Irrigation for Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinances
ENH-1114, an 8-page fact sheet by Michael D. Dukes, Laurie E. Trenholm, Ed Gilman, Chris J. Martinez, John L. Cisar, and Thomas H. Yeager, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question and answer format to address common concerns related to water, irrigation, and landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ142
ENH1113/WQ144 Frequently Asked Questions about Florida-Friendly Landscaping
ENH-1113, a 7-page fact sheet by Laurie Trenholm, Esen Momol and Terril Nell, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It addresses common concerns related to Florida-friendly landscapes, water pollution prevention, water conservation, mulches, plant and turfgrass selection, maintenance professionals and certification programs. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ144
ENH1007/EP258 2003 Survey of the Florida Caladium Tuber Production Industry
Revised! ENH-1007, a fact sheet by Z. Deng, B.K. Harbaugh, R.K. Schoellhorn, and R.C.
Andrews, reports the results of a survey of Florida caladium growers and industry to gather demographic information, to understand the industry’s needs, and to identify the leading cultivars grown commercially in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP258
CIR527/MG034 Gerberas for Florida
Revised! Circular 527, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by B. Tjia, R.J. Black, and Sydney Park Brown, describes these members of the sunflower family that are popular for Florida gardens and make long-lasting cut flowers — flower colors and forms, planting and care, seeds, division, pests and diseases. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG034
ENH1108/EP371 Pests of Roses in Florida
ENH-1108, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox and Russell F. Mizell, III, provides basic information for homeowners on minimizing rose pests through selection and care, describes major pests of roses, as well as other diseases, insect, mites, arthropods, and animals that are pests of roses. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP371
ENH1105/EP369 ‘Cranberry Star’ – A New University of Florida Caladium Variety
ENH1105, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Zhanao Deng, describes this unique new caladium variety with bright white leaves, green veins, and bright purple spots — its origin, description, tuber production, container forcing, landscape performance, and availability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP369
ENH63/EP054 Let Your Lawn Tell You When to Water
ENH-63, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm and J. Bryan Unruh, helps homeowners avoid overwatering their lawns by operating irrigation systems only when the lawn shows signs of drought stress. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP054
ENH-1106/EP370 ‘UF-404’ – a New University of Florida Caladium Variety for Use in the Container and the Landscape
ENH-1106, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Zhanao Deng, describes this red, lance-leafed caladium variety with a nuique coloration pattern — its origin, tuber production, container forcing, landscape performance, chilling resistance and availability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP370
ENH1102/EP366 Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum
ENH-1102, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes new techniques plant breeders can use to manipulate flowering and pollination in ornamental aroids for hybridization purposes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP366
ENH1101/EP365 New Florida Foliage Plant Cultivar: Aglaonema ‘Stripes’
ENH-1101, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Henny, R.J. and J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes this hybridized Aglaonema cultivar with strong bands of silvery white coloration along the lateral veins, its origin, performance, recommendations, and availability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP365
ENH1100/EP364 New Florida Foliage Plant Cultivar: ‘Orange Hot’ Anthurium
ENH-1100, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen, and T.A. Mellich, describes this new Florida foliage plant cultivar with light salmon orange spathes, available for commercial producers growing finished plants. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP364
ENH884/EP141 Weed Management in Home Lawns
Revised! ENH-884, a 9-page fact sheet by J.Bryan Unruh, Barry Brecke, Laurie E. Trenholm, provides homeowners with information to carry out a carefully planned and coordinated weed control program for their lawns. Describes types of weeds, proper lawn management, weed biology and control, weed control prior to turf establishment and in established turf, and pesticide application procedures. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2008.
ENH151/EP072 Growing Turfgrass in the Shade
Revised! ENH-151, a 2-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, lists species of turfgrass suitable for use in the shade and management practices to minimize added stress. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP072
ENH1086/EP351 Mycorrhizae: Implications for Environmental Remediation and Resource Conservation
ENH-1068, a 5-page fact sheet by J. Sharma, A.V. Ogram, and A. Al-Agely, describes the symbiotic relationships between plant roots and fungi and how the resulting rhizosphere activity can lead to transformation and removal of polluting compounds from the soil, reduce the need for fertilizer in commercial nurseries, and improve soil structure and health. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP351
ENH1098/EP362 Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms of Woody Ornamental Plants in South Florida
ENH-1098, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Timothy K. Broschat, describes and illustrates typical symptoms for common nutrient deficiencies in trees and shrubs grown in south Florida landscapes. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
ENH1088/EP358 Remediation of Runoff: Options for Container Plant Nurseries
ENH-1008, a 6-page illustrated fact-sheet by J. Sharma, P.C. Wilson, and T.H. Yeager, describes the problem of non-point source pollution from container nurseries, and plant-based and non-plant based options for remediation. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP358
ENH1094/EP359 Palms for North Florida
ENH-1094, a 16-page illustrated fact-sheet by Edwin R. Duke and Gary W. Knox, provides assistance in selecting cold hardy palms for northern Florida, including sections on growing conditions, maintentance, treating cold damage, and availability. Includes references and a 10-page table showing characteristics of palm varieties suitable for northern Florida. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP359
ENH1093/EP357 Tropical Foliage Cultivar Development: New Ornamental Introductions Drive Plant Markets
ENH-1093, a 3-page illustrated fact-sheet by R.J. Henny and J. Chen, looks at foliage cultivar development and markets through history. Includes references and a table chronicling changes in major foliage plant genera in commercial production between 1975 and 1999. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP357
ENH1085/EP350 Some Suggestions for Controlling Benghal Dayflower in Field Nurseries
ENH-1085, a 9-page illustrated fact-sheet by Robert Stamps, describes this increasingly problematic weed — also known as jio, tropical spiderwort, hairy wandering jew, and Indian dayflower — in field nurseries, its identification, control, factors effecting pre- and post-emergence herbicides, tables of recommended herbicides, and references. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP350