Kimberly A. Moore

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Planting Shrubs in Florida Landscapes

Edward F. Gilman, Amy L. Shober, Kimberly A. Moore, Christine Wiese, Maria Paz, and S. Michele Scheiber

Native Aquatic and Wetland Plants: Arrow Arum, Peltandra virginica

Kimberly A. Moore, Luci E. Fisher, Carl J. Della Torre III, and Lyn A. Gettys

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Natural resources operations and Invasive Species

Pond Apple—A Tree Species Adapted to Salt Stress

Guodong Liu, Yuncong Li, Kimberly Moore, and Kim Gabel

This document provides an overview of the Pond Apple (Annona glabra L.), a semi-deciduous tree native to Florida and Puerto Rico. It highlights the tree’s tolerance to salt and flooding, making it suitable for high-salinity coastal landscapes. The Pond Apple can grow up to 10 feet and produces edible fruit similar to custard apples. Ecologically, it is important as its fruit is consumed by wildlife, and its seeds are dispersed by animals. The tree has various uses, including its edible fruit and medicinal properties, with potential anticancer chemicals. Compared to the bald cypress, it is more salt-tolerant but may suffer from iron deficiency in dry conditions. 

How to Properly Read Your Irrigation Water Analysis for Turf and Landscape

Marco Schiavon andKimberly A. Moore

Because water characteristics can affect soil and plant status, it is important to check water quality periodically. However, water analysis reports are often confusing and cumbersome to read, focused primarily on monitoring sodium contents and little else. This new 3-page publication reviews several important water quality properties that need to be assessed when water samples are sent for analysis. Written by Marco Schiavon and Kimberly Moore.

Rain Barrel Water Quality in South Florida

Kimberly A. Moore, Mica McMillan, andLorna Bravo

Rain barrels are a great way to conserve water, save money, and contribute to a sustainable landscape. However, adoption of rain barrels is low with homeowners concerned about water quality, especially from different roof types. Our analysis of nutrients showed that there was no difference in nutrient levels based on roof type. All water samples had low levels of nutrients and no detectable pathogens. Based on our analysis, the water collected from these rain barrels would be safe to use for non-potable uses in the landscape and garden.

Environmental Horticulture Management Certificate: A Path to Career Opportunities and Advancement

Kimberly A. Moore and Kathleen Ujvari

Florida is one of the top-producing states in the environmental horticulture industry (“green industry”), which includes garden centers as well as greenhouse, nursery, and landscape operations. Although, the industry is not without its challenges. A workforce that is knowledgeable of the issues facing the green industry and of proactive techniques that can help streamline operations and facilitate building efficiency can aid in alleviating some of the industry’s challenges. Graduates from the University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Management certificate program gain a background in sustainable ornamental horticulture practices used in the greenhouse, nursery, and/or landscape sectors of the green industry.

Native Aquatic and Wetland Plants: Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Kimberly A. Moore, Luci E. Fisher, Carl J. Della Torre III, and Lyn A. Gettys

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Native Aquatic and Wetland Plants: Duck Potato, Sagittaria lancifolia

Kimberly A. Moore, Luci E. Fisher, Carl J. Della Torre III, and Lyn A. Gettys

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Native Aquatic and Wetland Plants: Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis

Kimberly A. Moore, Luci E. Fisher, Carl J. Della Torre III, and Lyn A. Gettys

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Establishing Shrubs in Florida Landscapes

Edward F. Gilman, Edward F. Gilman, Amy L. Shober, Kimberly A. Moore, Christine Wiese, Christine Wiese, Maria Paz Kinslow, Maria Paz Kinslow, andS. Michele Scheiber

This fact sheet describes the steps that homeowners should take for effective irrigation of transplanted, container-grown shrubs in the home landscape until there is sufficient root growth for them to become established.

Sensory Gardens

Eva C. Worden, Eva C. Worden, andKimberly A. Moore

All gardens can stimulate the senses. Some gardens stimulate the senses to a greater degree than others. In sensory gardens, plants and other design elements are selected with intention to provide experiences for seeing, smelling, hearing, touching, and tasting. Some sensory gardens are devoted specifically to one sense, such as a fragrance garden. Others may focus on several senses, with separate sections devoted to each sense. A third approach is a blend that enlivens all of the senses throughout the garden. 

Regenerated Sabal/Cabbage Palms (Sabal palmetto): Why and How

Stephen H. Brown and Tim Broschat

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

How to Chemigate Salinity-Stressed Plants with Hydrogen Peroxide to Increase Survival and Growth Rates

Guodong Liu, Yuncong Li, Kimberly Moore, Kim Gabel, Lei Wu, and Rafael Muñoz-Carpena

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems