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Category Archives: Pond Management
Lemon bacopa, a beautiful pond plant or a weed?
Bacopa caroliniana, also known as lemon bacopa, is a popular aquatic plant. It is mostly found in the southeastern United States in states such as Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi and even Texas. Lemon bacopa has a perennial life … Continue reading
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A Florida Native; Tape Grass
Article by Gadsden County Extension Agent DJ Zadarreyal Vallisneria americana, also known as tape grass or eel grass, is a common native aquatic weed in the state of Florida. Tape grass has tall, grass-like leaves that are a light … Continue reading
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Miniature Plants with Sizeable Character
Some of the world’s smallest flowering plants grow in aquatic environments. And a number of these tiny aquatic plants grow natively right here in Florida! Aquatic plants of all kinds display an amazing array of adaptations for growing in water. … Continue reading
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Your Christmas Tree Could Benefit Winter Wildlife
Americans purchased approximately 30 million live Christmas trees last year. If you plan to have a live tree this winter, and you’re wondering what you could do with your tree once it has finished its role as holiday decoration in … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Gardening, Pond Management, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife
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Florida’s Aquatic Carnivorous Plants – Yes, Aquatic!
I don’t know about you, but living in “La Florida” – “the land of flowers” (the Spanish translation of Florida – named in 1513 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León) makes it difficult to have a short list of … Continue reading
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Pond Management Workshops May 31 and June 7
Ponds can be a source of great enjoyment. However, properly managing them to meet your desired goals can be challenging. Panhandle Pond Management, a two part series being offered by UF/IFAS Extension, is designed to help pond owners/managers become more … Continue reading
Discover the Beauty and Role of Native Aquatic Plants – in Your Own Pond
This is the time of year when gardens burst forth with lush green growth and colorful flowers. With a little planning and management, your backyard pond can also put on the same show each year and fight unwanted pond weeds … Continue reading
Do Your Part to Stop the Spread
With all the news about the Zika virus spread in Florida, now is the time to start thinking about mosquito protection. As the weather warms, they will be hatching. Check out where the water is collecting in your yard. The … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Education, Gardening, Invasive Species, Pond Management, Stormwater
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NISAW 2016 – Working together to remove Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) from Northwest Florida
Matthew Phillips and Scott Jackson – UF/IFAS Extension and Research works with many partners supporting invasive species management actions and strategies across Florida. One key partner is the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Invasive Plant Management … Continue reading
Posted in fishing, Florida Panhandle, Invasive Species, Invasives, Land Management, Lend a Hand, Pond Management, water quality
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NISAW 2016 – Controlling Weeds in Your Pond: Water Hyacinth
Libbie Johnson UF IFAS Escambia County Extension Northwest Florida can be a pond owner’s paradise. There is usually enough rainfall to keep ponds filled, catfish, bass, and brim are well adapted to the environmental conditions, and there is a long … Continue reading
Posted in Invasive Species, Invasives, Lend a Hand, Pond Management, Waterfronts, Wildlife
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