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Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head and home irrigation system. Photo taken 10-01-20.

Learning about Home Water Use

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Bradley Spatz, H2OSAV, Kaitlin Olander Robb Price, Nick Taylor, Parker Johnson, Pierce Jones, Tricia Kyzar, Water Use

New Year’s Resolution – Always put the “right plant” in the “right place!”

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

One of the core principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping is the notion of putting the “right plant” in the “right place.” So what does that really mean? Well, have you ever brought home a small plant from the nursery, and pretty ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Hardiness, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardens, Growing Conditions, Right Place, Right Plant
Fire burning underbrush during a controlled burn at Ordway Swisher Biological Station.

Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

As we reach the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Pasco County Fire Rescue's social media page recently reminded residents of the importance of being fire-wise around our homes and ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Drought, Energy Efficiency, Fire-wise, FireWise, Landscape, Landscaping, Water Conservation, Water Wise, Wildfire
Basil plant.

UF Researchers Work to Save Pesto!

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 15, 2026

Q: What's wrong with my basil? Here at Extension, we receive a lot of questions about struggling basil. One of the most common issues? A devastating disease called “basil downy mildew” which has become very widespread over the past few ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #EatLocal, #EdibleLandscaping, #floridafriendly, #NotAllHeroesWearCapes, #RightPlantRightPlace, #SavePesto, #ThankAScientist, #WorkSmarterNotHarder, IPM

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook March: Sheepshead

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 15, 2026

The featured Gulf catch and cook species for March is the Sheepshead! Sheepshead are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Sheepshead can be caught in the Gulf year-round! Read on to learn how to catch Sheepshead and make a delicious meal! Fun ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch And Cook, Fisheries, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Recreational Fishing, Sheepshead, Spearfishing, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

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