Once you’ve identified what plants you have in your yard it’s time for the fun part. Shopping! Well, not just yet. First, assess the living conditions where your new plants will be dwelling. Is it sunny or shady? Is your soil acidic ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
In Part 1 of the Planting for Pollinators post, we discussed the importance and decline of pollinators. Now, step out into your yard for a bit. If the only plants you can identify are “green ones,” no worries. The Marion County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesEastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar on sweetbay In Part 1 of the Planting for Pollinators post, we discussed the importance and decline of pollinators. Now, step out into your yard for a bit. If the only plants you can identify ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
If I were to ask you to list some pollinators that visit your gardens, butterflies and honey bees may come to your mind. But take a closer look! Do you see a shiny little green sweat bee flying from flower to flower? Or possibly a hummingbird, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesIf I were to ask you to list some pollinators that visit your gardens, butterflies and honey bees may come to your mind. But take a closer look! Do you see a shiny little green sweat bee flying from flower to flower? Or possibly a hummingbird, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
By Brooke Moffis, Residential Horticulture Agent It is the beginning of fall and spring has sprung in Central Florida, at least for the gardener. It’s hard to grow and get excited about the garden during the dog days of summer. Since ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Succulents are tough, drought-tolerant plants that come in an array of colors, shapes and sizes. The are fun to plant in both shady and sunny locations and require very minimal maintenance when grown outdoors. UF/IFAS Extension Polk County ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesIf 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, Water
Growing microgreens at home is a quick and easy way to add nutrients to your diet. While they may be tiny, research has shown that microgreens contain 4 to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts! What are microgreens? Microgreens ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes