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Water woes and your landscape: A new episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast

by Anne Yasalonis

May 6, 2024

Water woes and your landscape In this episode of Your Central Florid Yard, we talk water. Water is essential and gardeners know this. But what do we do when the rain stops, the water bills rise, and those watering restrictions kick in? Don't ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Jschelb, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

When Grass Won’t Grow, a new episode from Your Central Florida Yard podcast

by Anne Yasalonis

April 29, 2024

When Grass Won't Grow In this episode of Your Central Florid Yard, learn what to do in your yard when grass won't grow. A new episode out now from Your Central Florida Yard Your Central Florida Yard, a podcast from UF/IFAS Extension Polk ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, Jschelb, Lawns, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Turgrass Alternative, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Why is My Palm Yellow?

by Julie Schelb

March 13, 2024

One of the most common occurrences with palms is the unsightly yellow appearance that many display. So, why are palms yellow? Palm Nutrient Deficiencies Nutrient deficiencies are some of the most common causes of yellow palm fronds. So, let's ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Nutrient Deficiency, Palm, Palm Problems, Polkgardening

Creating a Native Wildflower Garden in Your Central Florida Yard, a new episode from Your Central Florida Yard podcast

by Anne Yasalonis

March 13, 2024

Creating a Native Wildflower Garden in Your Central Florida Yard In this episode of Your Central Florid Yard, learn how to start adding native wildflowers to your yard! A new episode out now from Your Central Florida Yard Your Central Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five Ways to Know You are a FFL Follower!

by Anne Yasalonis

March 13, 2023

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Florida-Florida Friendly Landscaping™ this blog series. Since 1993, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ has served as the state of Florida’s premier Extension program that promotes sustainable alternatives ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Butterflies, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polk Florida Friendly Landscaping Series, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Take some action in five simple steps!

by Anne Yasalonis

February 27, 2023

Join us in celebrating 30 years of Florida-Florida Friendly Landscaping™ with this blog series. Since 1993, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ has served as the state of Florida’s premier Extension program that promotes sustainable ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polk County FL, Polk Florida Friendly Landscaping Series, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, Vegetable Gardening, Wildlife

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Series: Five facts to know to help you grow!

by Anne Yasalonis

February 13, 2023

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, Wildlife

A Part-Time and New Resident’s Guide to Gardening in Central Florida

by Julie Schelb

December 6, 2022

Welcome to Florida! The land of abundant sunshine and a more varied climate than you may think. From the occasional near freezing temperatures every few winters to summers full of heat, humidity, and rainstorms, Florida is quite a unique ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Jschelb, Part-time Residents, Plants, Polk County FL, Snowbirds, Vegetable Gardening

Webinar Series: Florida Arbor Day Celebration

by Shannon Carnevale

January 5, 2021

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County will host a series of webinars about urban forestry and urban trees in celebration of Florida Arbor Day, the week of January 11, 2021. They will focus on trees and tree canopy in Polk County’s residential and ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Arbor Day, Community Forests, Florida Ecosystem, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Jschelb, Scarnevale, Urban Forests

April is Water Conservation Month!

by Julie Schelb

April 1, 2020

April is often very dry in terms of rainfall here is Central Florida. In an effort to help and encourage you to save water this month, below are some tips you can use to save water in the landscape. Maintain Your Irrigation System Many lawns ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Jschelb, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polkgardening, Water Conservation, Water Efficiently

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