It was February 13, 2017 and the temperature was 74°F… 74! It has been one strange winter. The azaleas in my yard have already bloomed, friends of mine have seen butterflies already forming chrysalis, and I have already had to deal ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
By Jessica Pardo, Communications Specialist, SWS Tomorrow, January 20th, the Sunshine State celebrates Arbor Day – a day set aside for people to plant and care for trees, as they are reminded of the importance of Florida’s forests. Arbor ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Imagine a backyard refuge where butterflies flit around, songbirds splash in a birdbath, and hummingbirds dart from flower to flower. It's a beautiful, serene scene; one that can benefit Florida wildlife. And you can make it real, with help ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, WildlifeImagine a backyard refuge where butterflies flit around, songbirds splash in a birdbath, and hummingbirds dart from flower to flower. It's a beautiful, serene scene; one that can benefit Florida wildlife. And you can make it real, with help ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, WildlifeAs the morning temperatures start to dip and the days shorten, it is a sign that winter has arrived in Northeast Florida. Plants that are adapted to our climate are going to begin going dormant and that includes the lawn. Oftentimes, turfgrass ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Do you have an area where nothing will grow, an area of barren ground? A place that is hard to irrigate, mow or maintain? Consider mulching it. One of the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, mulching offers an aesthetic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Do you have an area where nothing will grow, an area of barren ground? A place that is hard to irrigate, mow or maintain? Consider mulching it. One of the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, mulching offers an aesthetic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, LawnOCALA, Fla. --- Robert and Christy Cathcart had just moved to Florida, and wondered how soon they could replicate their bountiful garden back home in Connecticut. They soon realized that they would need help with gardening and landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Fertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterFertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water