University of Florida/IFAS Charlotte County Extension

'Awabuki' viburnum is a favored ornamental hedge or shrub noted for its large shiny green leaves useful for screens and formal he...

Africanized honeybees have been in Charlotte County for years and a recent rash of calls to our office for information have spurred me to...

It seems that besides the African violet, the Aloe plant is one of the most commonly kept houseplants.  Although there are over three-hu...

Most palms do best in full sun locations where growth is sustained and enhanced.  However, the lady palm, also known as Rhapis excels, i...

You probably have seen the Mexican petunia and admired its consistent purple or pink flowering and low-maintenance habit.  You also may ...

Carrotwood is a tree native to Australia, but was introduced into Florida as early as 1955.  As an introduced ornamental tree, it became...

Landscape shrubs that have been identified as dwarf are a boon to low-maintenance yards as they are easier to keep within bounds,   “Dwa...