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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Fertilize appropriately


October 28, 2016

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, Water
Tags: Fertilize, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Manure, Nitrogen, Pgm_HortRes, Phosphorous, Potassium

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Water efficiently


October 10, 2016

I've often heard people say, "It's Florida. You can't water too much." Don't believe it. Overwatering is a frequent problem here, one that leads to unwanted weeds and pests, wasted resources, and higher-than-necessary water bills. "Water ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Sprinkler, Sustainability, Water, Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Water efficiently


October 10, 2016

I've often heard people say, "It's Florida. You can't water too much." Don't believe it. Overwatering is a frequent problem here, one that leads to unwanted weeds and pests, wasted resources, and higher-than-necessary water bills. "Water ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Sprinkler, Sustainability, Water, Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Right plant, right place


August 17, 2016

Many homeowners turn to their yards when it comes time to bump up the beauty and pump up the property value, only to watch in mounting frustration as plant after plant withers under blazing sunlight or sags in torrential rains. If only they'd ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping, Lawn, Pest, Pgm_HortRes, Plant, Sustainability, Water, Wildlife, Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Right plant, right place


August 17, 2016

Many homeowners turn to their yards when it comes time to bump up the beauty and pump up the property value, only to watch in mounting frustration as plant after plant withers under blazing sunlight or sags in torrential rains. If only they'd ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping, Lawn, Pest, Pgm_HortRes, Plant, Pollinator, Pollinators, Sustainability, Water, Wildlife, Yard

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