Category: Lawn
Water Recycling, Reclaiming and Reuse
October 3, 2017
With a growing population, running out of water is a big concern. Wells are constantly being placed for new homes which are causing springs, aquifers, streams and lakes to go dry. How can we help to conserve water? Water reclaiming ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Recycle, Recycled Water, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Water Conservation, Water Reclaiming, Water Reuse
One Night in the Tropics Event
October 2, 2017
The University of Florida-Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC)'s 4th One Night in the Tropics event is under way. This year’s celebration is a special one as our community has suffered major losses due to Hurricane Irma. After ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & LifeFlorida-Friendly Landscaping Practices
September 29, 2017
If you live in Florida, you know that the weather is hot and dry most of the time. How can you keep your yard beautiful all of the time and be economically friendly, even through the dry seasons? Florida-Friendly landscaping is the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, WaterTags: Florida, Florida Friendly, Home Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Yard
Did a Storm Damage Your Palm Trees?: Care After the Storm
September 15, 2017
While many palm species are adapted to windstorms, a hurricane or major storm can damage even the most tolerant palm trees. Make sure to wait until after the storm to venture outside and assess damage. Once an assessment has been ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, LawnTags: Hurricane Damage, Hurricane Recovery, Palm Damage, Palm Recovery, Palm Treatment, Palm Tree, Palm Tree Care, Palm Tree Recovery, Royal Palm, Sabal Palm
After the Hurricane: Cleaning Up Safely
September 15, 2017
After a hurricane there is usually debris, limbs, trees fallen and other property damage. Homeowners can be seriously injured while doing their own tree work. It is always a good idea to consult a professional before taking on major restoration ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Chain Saw, Chain Saw Safety, Debris, Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Tree, Tree Cutting, Tree Felling
Best Management Practices
August 31, 2017
Landscape personnel that apply fertilizer to the lawn or landscape plants must have a state-issued certification to perform this service. To obtain the certification, individuals must complete a Green Industries Best Management Practices ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, LawnTags: Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden
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