Tag: ground covers

Exploring Alternatives to Turfgrass for Your Landscape

by Michael J. Masucci
May 19, 2026

Are you considering replacing your traditional turfgrass for reasons beyond just foot traffic, such as water conservation, low maintenance, or simply seeking a more environmentally friendly option? If so, you're not alone! In this article, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Discovery Garden, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Groundcovers, Hillsborough County, UF/IFAS Extension

Creating a Healthy Lawn

by Beth Bolles
May 18, 2026

Spring is just around the corner and lawns will soon begin active growth. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension for tips to have an attractive and healthy lawn. We will also discuss a few alternatives to the traditional lawn. There are two ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Fertilization, Groundcovers, Lawn Care, Lawn Problems, Lawns, Turf, Watering Lawns

UNF Botanical Garden – Focusing on Sustainability Through Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

by Stephanie Means
May 15, 2026

Recently Rhonda Gracie, the University of North Florida Botanical Garden Horticulturalist and mastermind behind the gardens for the last decade plus, received the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Ambassador award. An FFL Ambassador is ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 9 Principles, Botanical Garden, Conservation, Duval, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Groundcovers, Mulch, UNF Botanical Garden

Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Groundcovers

by Jackie Lebouitz, Forest Hecker and Ashley Ellis

February 11, 2026

Groundcovers are low-to-the-ground plants that you can use to help fill out your landscape. Keep reading to learn about some groundcover plants that require minimal watering and care in Sarasota County. Note: The following information is ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Tags: Alternative, Grass, Groundcovers, Landscaping, Lawn, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Pgm_Water, Water

Flowering Groundcovers: Beyond Just Grass

by Amanda Marek
February 3, 2023

Turfgrasses such as St. Augustine grass, zoysia, and bahia are by far the most commonly planted groundcovers in the state of Florida for residential lawns and common areas. But there are so many more exciting, flowering groundcovers that can ... READ MORE

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Tags: Blooms, Frogfruit, Groundcovers, Pollinators, Turfgrass, Weeds

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