Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Professional Webinar Series

Webinar Schedule 2024

Webinar and CEU FAQ

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The webinar series for professionals provides free, science-based information on topics of interest to green industry professionals, landscape architects, community association managers, and others.

Note: There is no charge for attending the FFL Professional Landscape Series, but there is a $15 administration fee to receive a certificate for continuing education.

2024 Webinar Schedule

Register for the 2024 Professional Webinar series here. You will receive an email with the join link for each monthly webinar. Attend as many as you choose.

NOTE: CEUs still pending approval are not shown; these will be added below when approved.

Schedule is best viewed in landscape mode.

Date	Webinar Topic	FFLCP, FNGLA	LA (DBPR)	ISA	LIAF	FDACS LF, LCLM, LLO, CLO
Jan 9	Our Precious Palms: Lethal Bronzing Update - Dr. Brian Bahder	✓	✓		✓	✓
Feb 13	Using Water Wisely: Irrigation Design Standards - Emily Lang and Deirdre Irwin	✓	✓		✓	✓
Mar 12	Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping: Connecting Professionals and the Public - Dr. Laura Warner	✓	✓		✓	✓
Apr 9	Stormwater Ponds: Determining the Benefits and Best Management Practices - Dr. Eban Bean	✓	✓		✓	✓
May 14	Let's Talk About Grass: A Conversation with UF Turfgrass Experts - AJ Lindsey, Phil Harmon and Adam Dale	✓	✓		✓	✓
Jun 11	Learn to Better Manage Pests with Integrated Pest Management - Faith Oi	✓	✓		✓	✓
Aug 13	Should You Bamboo? - Alex Fell (New Shoots Bamboo)	✓		✓	✓	✓
Sept 5	Creating Showstopping Landscapes and Having Success with Bedding Plants - Debbie Mola	✓	✓		✓	✓
Sep 10	Learn What to Watch For: Landscape Insect Update - Adam Dale	✓	✓		✓	✓
Oct 8	Taking the Temperature of Soil Health - Sarah Strauss	✓	✓		✓	✓
Nov 12	Palms of Florida - Stephen Brown	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dec 10	Common Landscape Design Problems and Easy Solutions - Claire Lewis	✓	✓		✓	✓

Abbreviation Key

FFLCP	Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certified Professional
FNGLA	Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
LA	Landscape Architecture
DBPR	Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
ISA	International Society of Arboriculture

LIAF	Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida
FDACS	Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
LF	Limited Urban Fertilizer
LCLM	Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
LLO	Limited Lawn and Ornamental
CLO	Commercial Lawn & Ornamental

Webinar and CEU FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will I receive the link to join the webinar?

A: You will receive an email directly from Zoom one day and one hour before the event.

Q: Is there a charge for the webinar?

A: The FFL Professional Landscape Webinars are free. There is a $15 administration fee for the CEU. Follow this link to make payment to receive a CEU certificate.

Q: Are the webinars recorded?

A: Yes, all webinars are recorded and can be found in the Recorded Webinars section below.

Q: How come I don’t see the webinar recording?

A: The webinar recordings usually will be uploaded within two weeks of the event. If you still do not see the recording contact clairelewis@ufl.edu.

Q: How do I know which CEUs are available for each webinar?

A: The available CEUs are listed next to the topic on the webinar schedule.

Q: I have paid for the CEU. When will I get my certificate?

A: You will receive the CEU certificate 7-10 business days after the webinar. If you don’t receive the certificate, contact clairelewis@ufl.edu.

Q: What if I attended the webinar but have not paid for the CEU credit?

A: Follow this link to provide payment and license information. Be sure to indicate the correct webinar/date that you attended and be prepared to provide your license number.

For more CEU options, see FFL Online Courses

To receive a CEU certificate for a webinar you attended, click below to request CEUs and pay the $15 administrative fee.

Recorded Webinars

	Palms of Florida - Nov 12, 2024 Stephen Brown - Palms are a dominant feature of the landscape in south Florida--can be selected for many locations statewide. Favorable climatic conditions encourage the successful outdoor culture of many different species, and summer's warm, rainy weather is perfect for planting them.
	Taking the Temperature of Soil Health - Oct 8, 2024 Adesuwa Erhunmwunse - Healthy soils contain organic matter and a diverse soil food web (SFW), or community of organisms, which interact with each other and the soil environment. This community consists of various micro- and macroorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, arthropods, nematodes, and other organisms listed here.
	Learn What to Watch For: Landscape Insect Update - Sept 10, 2024 Adam Dale - This webinar covers the latest information on the biology, movement, and management of insects, mites, and their associated pathogens of Florida trees, shrubs, and other ornamentals.
	Creating Showstopping Landscapes and Having Success with Bedding Plants - Sept 5, 2024 Debbie Mola - Tips to create amazing, colorful displays. Learn how the experts at Disney choose their plant varieties, and keep their plants looking great for the best guest experience.
	Should You Bamboo? - August 13, 2024 Shanti Pierce - Bamboo has a bad reputation with Florida gardeners. And while it's true that some kinds do spread aggressively, there is a whole category of bamboos that do not.
	Learn to Better Manage Pests with Integrated Pest Management - June 11, 2024 Faith Oi discusses Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a comprehensive approach to managing plant pests. IPM's emphasis is on the management of problems, rather than their eradication.
	Let's Talk About Grass: A Conversation with UF Turfgrass Experts - May 14, 2024 AJ Lindsey, Phil Harmon and Adam Dale - An overview of turfgrass species for home lawns and commercial properties; how to select appropriate turgrass species; and Best Management Practices for fertilization, shade tolerance, mowing and irrigation for establishment of turfgrass and beyond.
	Stormwater Ponds: Determining the Benefits and Best Management Practices - April 9, 2024 Dr. Eban Bean describes how stormwater ponds slow the velocity of runoff, removing sediments and particles from stormwater.
	Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping: Connecting Professionals and the Public - March 12, 2024 Dr. Laura Warner explains how greenspace in residential landscapes meets human needs, connects people with nature, and supports wildlife and biodiversity.
	Using Water Wisely: Irrigation Design Standards - February 13, 2024 Emily Lang and Deirdre Irwin describe how irrigation systems continue to be one of the largest users of water in urban areas and support the design and installation of efficient irrigation systems.
	Our Precious Palms: Lethal Bronzing Update - January 9, 2024 Dr. Brian Bahder explains the latest about the Lethal Bronzing and how to protect the palms you maintain.
	Selecting Your Style: Take a Look at Some FFL Landscape Styles – December 12, 2023 Dr. Gail Hansen provides tips and examples of Florida-Friendly landscape design from her new style guide.
	Things Are Looking Up! Vines, Hanging Baskets and Other Vertical Elements – November 14, 2023 Robert Bowden will help you discover new ways to accent any garden space by bringing the plants into view.
	Invasive Invaders: Historical Invasive Plants and the Future - October 10, 2023 Christian Wanamaker talks about the nonnative invasive plant species that pose a significant threat to Florida's natural areas.
	Who’s Hiding in Your Landscape: Dealing with Critters – September 12, 2023 Dr. Bill Kern discusses how to deal with some of the unwanted critters that you may find in your landscape.
	Get Your Grasses Growing: Ornamental Grasses: Selection, Use and Care - August 8, 2023 Erin Alvarez assists the first-time gardener as well as the experienced landscaper in the selection and use of ornamental grasses in Florida.
	Are You Missing Out on Some Trees? Find Out About Some Underutilized Trees - July 11, 2023 Dr. Jason Smith talks about some little-used trees to add to your landscapes.
	What’s Making This Mess: Mosaic Disease of St. Augustinegrass - June 13, 2023 Dr. Phil Harmon will describe how to identify and manage Mosaic disease symptoms that occur on many plants.
	A Moveable Feast for the Eye: Container Gardens - May 9, 2023 Debbie Mola Mickler will provide tips to create eye-catching colorful container gardens.
	What to Remember about Reclaimed Water: Considerations for Using It in the Landscape - April 11, 2023 Dr. Kim Moore on how to effectively use and manage reclaimed water in the landscape.
	Bringing in the Butterflies: Designing Butterfly and Pollinator Gardens - March 14, 2023 Dr. Jarret Daniels will teach about pollinators and pollinator services in the landscape and best practices for using and maintaining pollinator habitat.
	New Year, New Plants: Learn about the New Plant Releases - February 14, 2023 Dr. John Beuttenmuller will review the cultivar development process and also discuss recent UF/IFAS cultivar releases and their benefits and limitations.
	Which Pests are Eating Your Plants: Key Plant – Key Pests – January 10, 2023 Tom Wichman, Asst. Dir. of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, identifies issues that are common on some of our favorite landscape plants making it easier to recognize problems in their early stages.
	Color in the Landscape - December 13, 2022 Dr. Gail Hansen, professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture, provides information on how to use color to create beautiful and sustainable landscapes.
	Mangroves Coming to a Neighborhood Near You - November 8, 2022 Alyssa Vinson, UF/IFAS Extension, Sarasota County, will cover mangrove identification, ecology, and mangrove pruning best management practices.
	It’s all About the Roots and Proper Tree Planting - October 11, 2022 Dr. Klein will cover site evaluation and tree selection for successful urban landscapes. This includes choosing the right tree for the right place, selecting quality nursery stock, and identifying root defects at the nursery.
	Living Shorelines - September 13, 2022 Dr. Savanna Barry will share how living shorelines are structures made of natural materials such as oyster shells, sand, mangroves, salt marsh plants, and other organic substrate built to protect properties from erosion.
	Turf Management to Protect the Environment - August 9, 2022 Dr. Alex Lindsey will provide an overview of turfgrass morphology, identification, and selection. Dr. Lindsey will also discuss common turfgrass problems and solutions as well as identify turf alternatives for Florida landscapes.
	Pruning and Young Tree Training - July 12, 2022 Dr. Andrew Koeser will provide a preventive pruning program as an important tool to minimize the risks of tree defects.
	New Landscape Pests - June 14, 2022 Dr. Adam Dale will provide a brief overview of the biology and identification of key insect pests, review the recent and emerging key insect pests of turfgrasses and ornamental plants.
	Residential Landscape Maintenance - May 10, 2022 Dr. AJ Reisinger will provide an update on landscape maintenance practices that impact water quality. These include fertilizer ordinances, updates on a leachate monitoring study.
	From Your Landscape to Your Table – April 12, 2022 Dr. Norma Samuel, District Extension Director, Central District, UF/IFAS Extension, provides an overview of urban vegetable gardening and tips for overcoming challenges in the edible landscape.
	Irrigation Technology for Water Conservation - March 8, 2022 Dr. Michael Dukes, professor in the Depatment Agricultural and Biological Engineering, provides the latest information on irrigation research at the University of Florida.
	Landscape Pests and Diseases - February 8, 2022 Dr. Kevin Korus, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, provides an update on common landscape pests and diseases.
	Turf and Landscape Disease Update - January 11, 2022 Dr. Phil Harmon, UF/IFAS professor of plant pathology, provides an update on common turf and landscape diseases, including plant pathology review, diagnosis, disease identification, and diagnostic tips and tricks for common diseases.
	Shade Landscaping - December 14, 2021 Dr. Gail Hansen, UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Associate Professor, presents ideas for shady landscapes, including shade-tolerant plant combinations, the use of hardscape, and adding color to the garden.
	FFL Certification Programs – November 9, 2021 Claire Lewis, Florida-Friendly Communities Statewide Coordinator, discusses the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program and the resources, training, recognitions and certifications that are available.
	Underutilized Natives - October 12, 2021 Dr. Sandy Wilson, UF/IFAS Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture, provides overview of attractive and functional ornamental native species that are underutilized in our landscapes.
	Soil Amendments Research Overview - September 14, 2021 Dr. Eban Bean, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, provides guidance and discusses the benefits of incorporating organic amendments into urban soils.
	Creating Pollinator Habitat - August 10, 2021 Dr. Rachel Mallinger, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology, provides tips on how to attract bees to your landscape and how to select and design for bee-friendly landscapes.
	Hurricane Resilient Trees - July 13, 2021 Dr. Ryan Klein, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture, reviews trees that have performed well in past hurricanes and how to locate trees to have a better chance of surviving storms.
	Key Plants - Key Pests - June 8, 2021 Dr. Taylor Clem, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County. This presentation will help identify common pest issues on some of our favorite landscape plants making it easier to watch for their signs and treat in their early stages.
	New Pest Update - May 11, 2021 Dr. Adam Dale, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor of Turfgrass and Ornamental Entomology, covers recent and emerging key insect pests of turfgrasses and ornamental plants and new integrated pest management strategies to reduce pests in turf.
	New Turf Varieties - April 13, 2021 Dr. Kevin Kenworthy introduces new landscape cultivars of St. Augustinegrass and an upcoming new zoysiagrass and discusses their performance and issues. Dr. Kenworthy is a UF/IFAS turfgrass researcher and professor.
	UF/IFAS Assessment and the Prevention of Biological Invasions in Florida's Natural Areas - March 16, 2021 Dr. Deah Lieurance, Assistant Extension Scientist with the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, gives a short course on invasive species and the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Species.
	Palm Nutrition - March 9, 2021 Dr. Kimberly Moore discusses common nutrient deficiencies in palms and why they occur as well as how to identify and how to correct them. Dr. Moore is a Professor and Associate Director at UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center.
	Marvelous Magnolias - February 9, 2021 Dr. Gary Knox discusses a number of different magnolia species and cultivars, covering ornamental qualities, tree size, form, growth rate and cultural requirements. Dr. Knox is a UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Professor and Extension Specialist.
	Introduction to Green (Stormwater) Infrastructure - January 12, 2021 Dr. Eban Bean, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in urban stormwater management, covers a brief history of stormwater management, terminology, GSI approach, practices and examples, as well as helpful resources.
	Landscaping for Climate Change - December 8, 2020 UF professors Dr. Gail Hansen and Mike Volk discuss urban ecology and the impact of human activities, risk assessment tools, performance data for sustainable landscapes, and green infrastructure and novel landscape practices.
	Common Installation Mistakes - November 10, 2020 Erin Alvarez, a lecturer in the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, presents how to avoid common landscape design and installation issues in commercial and residential landscapes.
	Soil Health - October 13, 2020 Learn more about soil health and how to manage and improve it in your landscape from Dr. Rao Mylavarapu, UF/IFAS Soil and Water Science Professor.
	Pond Design and Maintenance - September 8, 2020 Dr. Gail Hansen, UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture, and Michele Atkinson, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, share best practices to create and manage healthy ponds.
	Tree Resiliency BMPs for Storm Season - August 11, 2020 Avoid costly and dangerous damage with right tree right place choices and best practices for tree maintenance, design and installation. Learn tree BMPs from Dr. Michael Orfanedes, UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Agent.
	Selecting and Establishing Turfgrass - July 14, 2020 People have many questions about growing turfgrass in Florida. Join Dr. Laurie Trenholm to learn more about the various types of turfgrass you can choose and how to get this new lawn off to a great start.
	Fertilizer Recommendations in a Time of Blackouts - June 9, 2020 Many areas of Florida have instituted a summer blackout period where nitrogen and phosphorous fertilizer may not be applied. Dr. Bryan Unruh discusses product selection and timing to deal with this new normal.
	Smart Irrigation Technology - May 19, 2020 Dr. Michael Dukes discusses the products and practices for irrigation systems to help conserve water while also properly irrigating our landscapes.
	BMPs for dealing with invasive plants in the landscape - April 14, 2020 Invasive plants are problematic in Florida landscaping. Dr. Stephen Enloe, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department and the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, helps the landscape practitioner understand best management practices for addressing some of the most troublesome invasive plants.
	New Landscape Pests - October 29, 2019 Dr. Adam Dale from the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Dept.discusses new pests and potential threats to our landscape trees, turf and plants.
	Lethal Bronzing Disease Update - July 15, 2019 Dr. Brian Bahder from the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center discusses the history of the disease in Florida, how it is spread, ways to diagnose and monitor its progression and the future outlook for our palms.