Sprinkler tune-up!
It’s time for a sprinkler tune-up! With another “dry season” approaching in central FL, it’s time to make sure your sprinkler system is putting water where it’s needed, when it’s needed… So, if you’re… Read More
Tag: water-wise
Let’s See Your Landscape!
We want to see your landscape! At UF/IFAS Extension, we spend a lot of time looking at landscapes in distress. Pests, disease diagnosis, water issues, mucky ponds, invasive plants, etc. Don’t get me wrong… it’s… Read More
Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program – 2020!
Attention gardeners! Landscape designers! Green-industry pros! The annual Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is on the lookout for landscapes that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. The annual contest is open to… Read More
Is Your Landscape Water-Wise?
Is your landscape water-wise? The Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is seeking to recognize landscapes from across the tri-county Tampa Bay* region that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. *(includes Pasco, Pinellas,… Read More
April showers…?
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”… Read More
Water Wise Awards Program – Final call for 2018 entries!
Is your landscape “water-wise?” If you live in the tri-county Tampa Bay area and answered “yes” – …your yard could be a winner! But time to enter is running out ~ All entries must… Read More
Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?
As we reach the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Pasco County Fire Rescue’s social media page recently reminded residents of the importance… Read More