Skip to main content
IFAS ExtensionUniversity of Florida
Login
Photo of Tina McIntyre

Tina McIntyre

Specialized Agent

Send Email

Tina McIntyre

Orcid ID0000-0001-9632-0284

Specialized Agent

Blogs.IFAS profile

Publications

thumbnail for publication: Protecting Natural Areas During Development: Four Spatial Considerations to Maximize their Benefits

Protecting Natural Areas During Development: Four Spatial Considerations to Maximize their Benefits

Basil V. Iannone III, Tina McIntyre, Alexander J. Reisinger, Eban Z. Bean, Abbey Tyrna, and Brooke L. Moffis

Designers, builders, and managers of sustainable urban areas must consider location and proximity of conserved land, built infrastructure, and designed urban ecosystems such as stormwater ponds and ornamental gardens. This publication introduces four key spatial considerations and discusses their implications for conservation of native plants and animals and the biodiversity and ecological benefits provided by urban landscapes. Planners, builders, and managers must recognize and conserve spatial differences in habitat types and understand how the size, shape, and location of conserved lands and urban ecosystems affect plant and animal welfare and movement. The publication  lists multiple free tools for visualizing and measuring spatial aspects and stresses that conserved areas and designed ecosystems must be properly managed to reap benefits from good spatial planning. People can use the information to improve the design, construction and management of sustainable urban areas.

thumbnail for publication: Soil Health and Fertility of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Soil Health and Fertility of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Saracino, Esen A. Momol, yEsen Momol
Otros contactos: Claire Lewis

Maintaining an edible landscape using the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles provides a practical approach to food production for homeowners and landscaping consultants. Integrating practical pest management strategies, addressing nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning techniques, timely harvesting, and mulching are all practices that contribute to a healthy landscape. This publication provides homeowners with key Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concepts and tips to enhance the health and fertility of soils while protecting the environment. Healthy soils result in improved production yields, beautiful landscapes, and a more resilient environment.

thumbnail for publication: Guidelines for Hiring a Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional

Guidelines for Hiring a Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional

Esen A. Momol, Esen Momol, Claire Lewis, Tom Wichman, Elisha A. Cash, Jennifer W. Marvin, Michelle Atkinson, Julie McConnell, Tina McIntyre, Chris Marble, J. Bryan Unruh, Lynn Barber, Stacie Greco, Ben Bolusky, Merry Mott, Diedre Irwin, Betsy McGill, Cheryl Harris, Emily Brown, Michael Scheinkman, yAmanda Peck

Many residents evaluate their landscape professionals on price alone; however, quality landscaping is an investment in your property. Knowing what to look for in a landscape professional will help you get the most for your investment, ensure your yard reaches its greatest potential and protect Florida’s water and other natural resources. This new 7-page document, published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, is intended to provide guidance to residents and entities such as HOA community associations when hiring a landscape professional.