Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

A butterfly on a flower.

How do I attract the “good bugs?”

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 16, 2019

The nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping* are designed to help: Save water Support wildlife Reduce guesswork Improve water quality Make YOUR ideal landscape a reality!   *(Need a refresher on the 9 FFL ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial Insects, Caterpillars, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Landscape, Landscaping, Pest Management, Pests, Right Place, Right Plant
Volcano mulching around tree

Beware of Volcano Mulching!

by polkmg
October 15, 2019

Protecting tree roots with organic mulch has many benefits. Mulch creates a safe zone around the tree area, eliminating potential injuries from mowers and string-trimmers. Mulch can separate major root zone areas from nearby sod areas, and breaks ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Mulch, Mulching, Polkmg, Volcano Mulching
Partially submerged alligator with green plant matter on it's head and body

October Lawn Care

by Les Harrison
October 9, 2019

Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green After hauling hoses and sprinklers around the lawn this past September, I know why the gardening experts say that turfgrass is high maintenance! Hopefully October will bring us more moderate temperatures ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn,
Tags: Agriculture, Garden, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
Pink flowers.

Attracting Birds in the Keys

by Michelle Leonard-Mularz
October 8, 2019

Here in the beautiful Florida Keys, we have no shortage of tidal shoreline and coastal landscapes, in addition to some unique natural habitats. This provides a fantastic opportunity to observe many of nature’s beautiful creatures. Especially ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Attracting Birds, Florida Keys, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Native Plants, Wildlife Habitat

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