Knowledge for Florida landscapes

Landscape Insights

Field-informed guidance on the systems, plants and design decisions that shape resilient outdoor environments.

Southern Live Oak: Plant for the Century Ahead

Placement, root-zone protection, structural pruning, hurricane resilience and responsible management of common live-oak pests.

How window feeding, ragged blades, green frass and nighttime scouting help confirm tropical sod webworm activity before treatment.

How direct sun, filtered light and shade influence plant vigor, moisture, fungal pressure and the color expression of variegated foliage.

How leaf age, vein patterns, alkaline soil, saturated roots and irrigation water help separate nutrient availability from a fertilizer shortage.

How to protect the home, adjust irrigation and choose plants for areas that remain wet after heavy summer rain.