UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is excited to announce the Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops. This series of workshops are intended to help Floridians create healthy landscapes while saving water at the same time. The topics will rotate… Read More
Apps, or application software, are designed for use with smart devices like tablets and smartphones to make your life simpler and easier. So have you considered using a green app? From recycling to carbon emissions, water footprints… Read More
Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Over the years we have posted many holiday themed blogs, and it seems like a great time to revisit several of those helpful topics all in one convenient location. (Because we know how busy… Read More
As if chinch bugs, take-all root rot, large patch, grey leaf spot, nematodes, webworms, armyworms, grass loopers and mole crickets weren’t enough of a headache when it comes to growing St. Augustinegrass, you can add a “new” virus… Read More
Every day when we turn on the tap to get a drink, take a shower, or wash our hands, most of us probably aren’t thinking about what is in the water besides, well, water. Some say they can… Read More
The Christmas tree is a very popular item on the holiday decorating list and the debate about real versus artificial is ongoing. So, which is better and what happens to the tree after the holiday season? Live Christmas… Read More
In Florida, we are lucky to enjoy boating as a year-round sport. However, with winter comes changing marine conditions, such as increased wind speeds and decreased water temperatures. Whether you are a paddler, a sailor, or a motor… Read More
Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County It’s almost winter and the cooler weather is already here. While some Central Florida winter days are warm, others can bring cold winds, frosts, and even freezes. These conditions present several challenges for… Read More
There’s no better time to write about bats with Halloween right around the corner. And, on top of that, it’s the first-ever National Bat Week! Find out what you can do to help protect our only mammal that… Read More
Fall is in the air. Can you feel it? Your grass certainly can. According to research by the University of Florida, when temperatures begin to drop, your grass doesn’t need as much water. Surprisingly, during the cooler months in… Read More
