Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Protect the waterfront
August 30, 2017
Living on the coast or along a lake in Florida can make for a fantastic lifestyle, often replete with stunning scenery and vibrant ecosystems. But, that lifestyle carries with it additional responsibility, in the form of preserving our waters ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, WaterTags: Algae, Chemicals, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn, Pesticide, Pgm_HortRes, Plants, Runoff, Turn, Water
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Reduce stormwater runoff
August 30, 2017
Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal beaches, some 7,800 freshwater lakes, 700-assorted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & LifeTags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Runoff, Stormwater, Water, Yard
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Reduce stormwater runoff
August 30, 2017
Florida is an amazing state, in many ways. Chief among these is the variety of water resources available to us. We can boast of nearly 3,000 miles of shoreline, more than 650 miles of coastal beaches, some 7,800 freshwater lakes, 700-assorted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water, Work & LifeTags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Runoff, Stormwater, Water, Yard
Green Industry BMP Training and Fertilizer Applicator Licensing
August 25, 2017
Florida-Friendly Green Industries BMP Certificate Educational Program with a focus on fertilizer and water The Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) educational program helps green industry employees understand how fertilizer ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Reducing Stormwater Runoff
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 drains. Some of the pollutants that may get ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Lawn And Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polkgardening, Stormwater
Help control mosquito population
August 21, 2017
Help control mosquito population To help control mosquito populations, inspect your property for standing water. This can include pet dishes, bird baths, old tires, dirty rain gutters, plant saucers, and more. Infestations in large pools can ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Insect Repellent, Mosquito Control, Rain Barrels, Sunscreen
Don’t Be Afraid to Disturb the Rootball
August 18, 2017
A new tree or shrub is an investment for the future. When we pick an ornamental plant, we have the hope that it will survive for many years and offer seasons of beauty that enhance our landscape. Time is often spent picking a suitable spot, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: Circling Roots, Rootball, Tree Planting