When considering the restoration of native ecology on the Lake Wales Ridge in Central Florida, it is important to prioritize the establishment of plant species that are native to the region and play crucial roles in the local ecosystem. Here are some top plant species that could be installed first in a restoration project: It […]
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Propagation by Root Cuttings
Taking root cuttings from plants is a method of vegetative propagation that allows you to propagate new plants from existing ones. Here is a general procedure to take root cuttings from a plant: 1. Choose the Plant and Timing: Select a plant that is known to propagate well from root cuttings. It’s best to take […]
How to Germinate Longleaf Pine Seeds
How to germinate longleaf pine seeds.
Can Invasive Species Negatively Affect a Property’s Value?
When invasive species establish and spread on a property, they can lead to various problems that can diminish its value.
Why Does My Dog Chew Grass?
Dogs may chew grass for a variety of reasons, and it’s a relatively common behavior among them. Here are a few possible explanations.
What is Ziziphus Parryi?
Ziziphus parryi is a synonym for the plant species Condalia mexicana, which is a shrub or small tree that belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly known as Mexican holly or bluewood condalia.The plant typically grows to be 10-20 feet tall and is […]
What is Parry’s Jujube?
Ziziphus parryi is known as “Parry’s Jujube” and is a synonym of Condalia parryi, a small shrub or tree species in the family Rhamnaceae that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is also known by the common names “Parry’s condalia,” “silver holly,” and “Arizona holly.” Pseudoziziphus Parryi is genetically related […]
What is ‘Pseudoziziphus’?
Pseudoziziphus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rhamnaceae. The genus contains at least one species, Pseudoziziphus schimperiana, which is commonly known as the “false jujube” or “Ethiopian jujube.” Pseudoziziphus schimperiana is a small tree that is native to East Africa and produces small, edible fruit that is similar in taste to the […]
Is There a Plant Named ‘Florida Ziziphus’?
There is no plant species known as “Florida ziziphus”. The genus Ziziphus, commonly known as jujube, is a group of plants that includes around 40 species of trees and shrubs in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae). Some species of Ziziphus are commonly grown for their edible fruit, which is also known as jujube. However, there is […]
How a Lawnmower Ruins Your Ecology
Whether you have non-native invasive species, or endangered endemic species, a lawnmower makes either situation worse. Fit to be Mown Grass was not created to be razed by machines. Perhaps by animals, but certainly not by machines. Grass has lived on this Earth without lawnmowers for exactly as long as grass has been around, minus […]