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Coontie- A Fascinating Florida Native


March 17, 2026

If you were wandering through a nursery looking to add a plant to your landscape, coontie might not be the first one to catch your eye. Zamia pumila isn’t too exciting to look at, but it is an incredible plant with historical and ecological ... READ MORE

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Why choosing drought tolerant plants for our growing zone is more important than ever


March 11, 2026

By now you may have heard that this February, a Phase II Severe Water Shortage was declared in Duval County.  We also had some unusually cold temperatures through the winter months that killed many of our landscape plants.  But what do those ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscaping, Freeze Damage, Irrigation, Save Water
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Companion Planting Can Help Reduce Or Eliminate Insecticide Use In The Garden


March 2, 2026

Spring has returned and now is the time to start planting your warm season vegetables Part of the fun of gardening is trying new methods like companion planting. In the past, gardening wisdom would just declare that certain vegetables did not ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Crops, Duval, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Landscape, Mulch

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