Water Wednesday Recap – Is Your Rain Sensor Working?
What is a rain sensor? How does it work? Last Water Wednesday, the Residential Horticulture Agent in Osceola County, Eva Pabon gave us an overview of rain sensors.
Category: Home Landscapes
Water Wednesday Recap – Rain Barrel Basics
What is rain water harvesting? Have you ever wondered how you can utilize our rain water? Last Water Wednesday, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent in Seminole County, Tina McIntyre, went through the basics of a rain barrel. To read… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Florida-Friendly Landscaping
You may hear some myths that Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ means “you plant it and you forget it” or it looks wild and untamed. This is not the picture we want anyone to paint of a Florida-Friendly landscape.
Your Lawn & Landscape Will Miss You
For those of you that haven’t committed to staying in Florida for our steamy Florida summers with frequent rain and lots of bugs, your lawn and landscape will miss you. There are things you should do to prepare… Read More
Always wanted to be a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer?
You can apply for the Fall 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Class now! Do you enjoy gardening and want to know more about gardening in central Florida? Is conserving and protecting water quality important to you? Does acquiring… Read More
Envisioning The New Normal From A Plant Quarantine Perspective
Currently most of the world is focused on Covid-19, and rightly so. We’ve watched the spread of the virus from one country to another and see the destruction it is leaving behind with the loss of tens of… Read More
Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational Webinars
Join us for our Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational (WISE) workshops! June 12 at 1:00 pm, Dr. Steve Johnson, UF/IFAS Associate Professor from the Department of Wildlife and Ecology, will be presenting on “Native Turtles of Florida”. Zoom… Read More
Artillery Fungus-Small but Mighty
Mulches for the Landscape Residents that prefer to use organic mulches in their landscape beds have several options to choose from that provide many benefits to Florida’s sandy soils and plants. Types and Benefits of Organic Mulch… Read More
Crapemyrtles: A Landscape Showstopper
Crapemyrtles are a beauty to behold in any landscape. They are popular landscape plants in Florida because of their ease of propagation, lengthy blooming period, ability to grow under a range of soil conditions, and are relatively inexpensive…. Read More
Sniffing Out Those Broken Irrigation Heads
For homeowners who have an in-ground irrigation system, now is the perfect time to inspect for any problems. Warmer weather means that ornamental plants and turf will start actively growing again. To avoid any potential problems, inspect your… Read More