Landscaping for Lizards
Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by lizards and other reptiles, but growing up in the Northeast my sightings were pretty rare. However, in Florida we are blessed (and sometimes cursed when you think… Read More
Tag: Landscaping
Water Wise Awards Program – Final call for 2018 entries!
Is your landscape “water-wise?” If you live in the tri-county Tampa Bay area and answered “yes” – …your yard could be a winner! But time to enter is running out ~ All entries must be received by… Read More
Benefits of Native Plants, June 29 at 9:00 a.m.
Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County for a session on identification, care and use of Florida Native Plants in the home garden. Topics will include: Benefits of Native Plants Native flowers, grasses & perennials Native Alternative to Common… Read More
May 24 – Landscape Tour and Plant Sale
Volusia County Master Gardeners will host a tour of the landscape areas at the Volusia County Agricultural Center on Thursday, May 24 starting at 9:30. There will be a plant sale afterwards for tour participants. During the landscape… Read More
Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?
As we hit the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Due to rainy weather in April 2018, we have been fortunate to have few wildfires (so… Read More
Buyer Beware!
Did you know? Many nurseries sell plants that are invasive or potentially invasive to Florida! In fact, it is perfectly legal to sell many invasive plants – there are only a handful of species that are actually prohibited… Read More
Planting for Pollinators Part III: Good Bugs/Bad Bugs
Once you’ve identified what plants you have in your yard it’s time for the fun part. Shopping! Well, not just yet. First, assess the living conditions where your new plants will be dwelling. Is it sunny or shady?… Read More
Planting for Pollinators Part II: Types of Plants
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar on sweetbay In Part 1 of the Planting for Pollinators post, we discussed the importance and decline of pollinators. Now, step out into your yard for a bit. If the only plants you can… Read More
Planting for Pollinators Part I: The Dilemma
If I were to ask you to list some pollinators that visit your gardens, butterflies and honey bees may come to your mind. But take a closer look! Do you see a shiny little green sweat bee flying… Read More
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Recycle yard waste
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 plays… Read More