UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Is Your Yard Ready for Hurricane Season? Living in South Florida it is hard not to get anxious around the beginning of the summer, as that usually means it is the start of our hurricane season; beginning of… Read More
It is easy to spot an irrigation problem when Mother Nature isn’t providing rainfall. Dry areas become quite visible when temperatures rise and little rainfall occurs. Typically, irrigation problems have a distinct pattern. When these dry spots appear,… Read More
If you live in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) which includes Putnam, Flagler and St. Johns Counties, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been a bit wetter than normal for this time of year. Just to put this extraordinarily… Read More
Bountiful freshwater sources, heavy rainfall, and oceans, Florida is unique in its seemingly endless water resources. However, water quality and quantity are a crucial issue in Florida, as the need to balance agricultural needs, business and development needs,… Read More
Summertime is upon us following a relatively wet winter. Hot weather and summer showers help mosquito populations fluorish. While a mosquito can deliver an annoying bite, they can also transmit diseases. There ARE a few things that citizens… Read More
Get Your Sprinkler System Ready for Summer As we enter the dog days of summer here in Pinellas County, now is a good time to take a look at your sprinkler system to ensure you aren’t wasting water. The… Read More
Rain Gardens and You! Rain gardens are an important part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concept, and can play a major role in reducing the amount of pollutants that are generated by our urban landscapes. So what is a rain… Read More
Water-Wise Landscaping Class Schedule Water-Wise Landscaping classes presented by Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ experts in Pinellas County feature a different set of topics each month, focused on helping you create an attractive landscape that conserves water at the same time. Each workshop features… Read More
