Category: Home Landscapes
Aquatic Midges, also known as “Blind Mosquitoes”
October 11, 2017
Blind mosquitoes are a type of freshwater midge. This particular type of midge does not bite, suck blood, or carry diseases. However, blind mosquitoes can still be a nuisance and their populations are often extremely difficult to manage. Read ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Aquatic Midges, Blind Mosquitoes, Freshwater Midges, Midges, Mosquitoes, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale
October Gardening & Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale
October 11, 2017
October brings welcomed relief from summer’s heat. And it’s a great time to plant a wide range of plants. Fall is the best time for planting shrubs. Fall planted shrubs have all winter to grow roots and so will be better established ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes
Water and Environmental Conservation Workshops at Extension
October 6, 2017
On a monthly basis, from February through November, we present Composting, Microirrigation and Rainwater Harvesting Workshops at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County. These workshops are free to Hillsborough County residents. The Composting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Nine Steps to a Florida-Friendly Landscape
October 6, 2017
For an easy-to-implement approach to create and maintain an attractive and healthy landscape that protects Florida’s natural resources, follow the nine steps listed below. Right Plant, Right Place – Select plants that require minimal ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Cool Season Vegetable Gardening
October 5, 2017
Fall has arrived. Hurricane Irma caused a lot of damage to "warm season" vegetables. There is not enough time left to replant most “warm season” vegetables. The "cool season" vegetable garden season begins soon. But with the warm winters ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesTags: Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables