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Hands sift compost gathered from a pile.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Recycle yard waste

by wholley
April 21, 2017

Mention the word “recycle,” and many people automatically leap to thinking of glass, plastic, paper, aluminum and the range of consumer materials we acquire every day. But there’s another recyclable that many of us overlook, one that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Compost, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pgm_HortRes, Recycle, Reduce Reuse Recycle, Yard Waste

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Manage yard pests responsibly

by wholley
March 14, 2017

What is a pest? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is my brother. For this article, though, let’s focus on pests in the landscape. Diseases, insects and weeds are the major pests that vex homeowners. In years past, the typical response ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Landscape, Lawn, Pests, Pgm_HortRes, Turf, Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Manage yard pests responsibly

by wholley
March 14, 2017

What is a pest? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is my brother. For this article, though, let’s focus on pests in the landscape. Diseases, insects and weeds are the major pests that vex homeowners. In years past, the typical response ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Landscape, Lawn, Pests, Pgm_HortRes, Turf, Yard

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Attract wildlife

by wholley
January 13, 2017

Imagine a backyard refuge where butterflies flit around, songbirds splash in a birdbath, and hummingbirds dart from flower to flower. It's a beautiful, serene scene; one that can benefit Florida wildlife. And you can make it real, with help ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitat, Landscaping, Lawn, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Attract wildlife

by wholley
January 13, 2017

Imagine a backyard refuge where butterflies flit around, songbirds splash in a birdbath, and hummingbirds dart from flower to flower. It's a beautiful, serene scene; one that can benefit Florida wildlife. And you can make it real, with help ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitat, Landscaping, Lawn, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife
UF Community Farm Student Garden Open House on May 9, 2015.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Mulch

by wholley
January 4, 2017

Do you have an area where nothing will grow, an area of barren ground? A place that is hard to irrigate, mow or maintain? Consider mulching it. One of the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, mulching offers an aesthetic ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, Landscaping, Lawn, Mulch, Pgm_HortRes, Plants
workers apply mulch to a garden

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Mulch

by wholley
January 4, 2017

Do you have an area where nothing will grow, an area of barren ground? A place that is hard to irrigate, mow or maintain? Consider mulching it. One of the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, mulching offers an aesthetic ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, Landscaping, Lawn, Mulch, Pgm_HortRes, Plants

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Fertilize appropriately

by wholley
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™ – Fertilize appropriately

by wholley
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

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