How to using compost in a home landscape?Compost can be applied to various garden and landscape areas, including vegetable gardens, landscape beds, turfgrass, especially before installing sod, flower beds, grow boxes, container gardens, and ... READ MORE
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The goal of a good compost pile is to turn dead plant material into humus, the black or brown material that is formed when organic matter is decomposed. Many organisms play a part in breaking down this organic matter, from microscopic bacteria, ... READ MORE
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Looking for an easy way to conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and keep your landscape healthy? A rain barrel is one of the simplest and most effective tools available for homeowners. Rain barrels collect rainwater from your roof through ... READ MORE
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Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Simple Practices, Big Impact! FFL protects the state’s natural resources while allowing individual expression and encouraging beautiful landscapes! Developed by the University of Florida's Institute of ... READ MORE
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“If I could get people to water their lawns only when needed, I would solve most lawn problems in Florida.” That is what one of the top grass researchers at the University of Florida says. When it comes to watering lawns, people often ... READ MORE
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tina McIntyre, a longtime UF/IFAS Extension faculty member and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ agent, has been named the new UF/IFAS Extension Regional Specialized Agent (RSA) for Sustainable Land Development with the ... READ MORE
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When people think of scientific research, they often picture Bunsen burners, beakers, and scientists in white lab coats hunched over microscopes. But some of the most valuable data comes from community members observing the world around ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlifehttps://youtu.be/i4YKAZvzTzY GAINESVILLE, Fla. —A new collaborative research project led by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is exploring how Florida's urban landscapes can remain attractive ... READ MORE
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Nothing brightens up my day like a colorful flower and one of the simplest ones to grow is the sunflower! Standing tall in the garden, these sentinels of summer come in a wide range of sizes and colors that I had not realized until I started ... READ MORE
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