Reducing Stormwater Runoff

It is summertime in Florida and that means lots of rain. That is great for our plants, but often these heavy rains lead to rainwater running off the landscape and carrying pollutants down our storm… Read More
by Julie Schelb
Posted: August 24, 2017
It is summertime in Florida and that means lots of rain. That is great for our plants, but often these heavy rains lead to rainwater running off the landscape and carrying pollutants down our storm… Read More
by polkmg
Posted: August 13, 2017
Moonflowers! If you go to Circle B and take a walk out by the lake, look up in the trees. You’ll see a mess of vines with solid green, heart-shaped leaves, and odd, pale green drooping… Read More
Posted: July 26, 2017
Do you plant with pollinators in mind, or are you an accidental pollinator? If you choose plants based on flowers, you may be choosing plants for pollinators without knowing it. Master Gardener Molly Griner took a… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: ayasalonis, butterflies, flowers, polkgardening, pollinators
Posted: May 30, 2017
Even the best prevention efforts cannot stop all invasive species but Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is a critical second defense against the establishment of new invasive species populations. EDRR increases the likelihood that localized… Read More
Posted: May 25, 2017
There are many things we can do to conserve water in our homes and landscapes. By following some or all of the tips you can conserve and preserve our valuable water resources as well as… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: ayasalonis, drought, plants, polkgardening, rain barrels
Posted: March 27, 2017
Earth Day, held annually on April 22nd, creates a surge of interest in living “green” or in an environmentally friendly way. Below, I’ve shared some Earth Day celebration suggestions which help our local environment in the long-term…. Read More
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