Tag: knowledge

UF study: About half of Florida residents are not aware of local water restrictions

by Brad Buck
February 28, 2024

Half of Florida residents don’t know about their local water restrictions, but those who are aware can be persuaded to abide by them, new University of Florida research shows. Water restrictions can be set by cities, counties and the state’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Intention, Irrigation, Knowledge, Laura Warner, Lawns, Restrictions, Water, Yards

UF research: Norms, not knowledge, drive irrigation habits

by Brad Buck
July 11, 2022

Norms beat knowledge when it comes to irrigating homeowners’ lawns, new University of Florida research shows. For example, science tells us that if you replace at least one-third of the irrigated area of your yard or landscape with non-irrigated ... READ MORE

Category: Lawn, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Grass, Homeowners, Irrigation, Knowledge, Landscaping, Laura Warner, Lawns, Norms, Plants, Replacment

Poinsettia Fun Facts

by Carolyn Saft
December 12, 2017

Test Your Knowledge on Poinsettia Plant Fun Facts Which of the statements below are true or false about poinsettia plants? 1. National Poinsettia Day is December 12th. 2. Florida has a native poinsettia plant, Euphorbia heterophylla. 3. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Fun Facts, Knowledge, Poinsettia Plants

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