Is your landscape water-wise? Each year, the Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program seeks to recognize landscapes from across the tri-county Tampa Bay region (Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough) that demonstrate the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. … Read More
Does your palm have ugly yellowing leaves? STOP!!!! Put down the pruning equipment and step away from the palm. When NOT to prune a palm – You can’t prune away a palm nutrient deficiency. In fact,… Read More
What image comes to mind when you hear the term “drought-tolerant plant?” Ugh. Unfortunately, there are a handful of common misconceptions about drought-tolerant landscaping that just won’t go away. Too often, the phrase “drought-tolerant” immediately conjures up… Read More
Aphids are a very common garden pest. They feed by piercing leaves and sucking out the juices. This can cause leaves to crinkle and curl, especially on new flushes of growth. Aphids excrete a fluid that contains… Read More
Every day, the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping are helping people in your community create vibrant, resilient yards and neighborhoods. These same 9 FFL Principles also help protect our water, and support Florida’s incredibly diverse wildlife too… … Read More
Excessive or inefficient watering of a landscape can be just as harmful as giving too little water. The best Florida-Friendly Landscapes only put water where it’s needed, when it’s needed. Check out these simple tricks to help save… Read More
Florida is known for warm weather, sandy beaches, theme parks…. but fall color? We’ve got that too! Here’s how to embrace the change in seasons, Florida-Friendly style. Up north, the spectacle of autumn leaves changing color is… Read More
It’s a great time to replenish mulch around trees, shrubs, & landscape beds. Here’s a quick lesson on the whys, whats and hows… of MULCH. Ready? Q: Why use mulch? A: A thick layer of mulch can help… Read More
In a recent blog post, we covered the basics of doing a sprinkler “wet-check.” (If you missed that post, or want a quick review, click here.) In today’s post, we’re focusing entirely on rain sensors, and how/why they… Read More
As we approach the “dry season” here in central FL, you’ll want to be 100% sure your sprinkler system is working properly and putting water where it’s needed. So put on your bathing suit, and get… Read More
