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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Forbs

by Jackie Lebouitz
May 14, 2024

Low-Maintenance Forbs Forbs are herbaceous, flowering plants that you can use to bring a variety of colors and textures to your landscape. Keep reading to learn about some forbs that require minimal watering and care in Sarasota County. Note: ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forbs, Herbs, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Low-maintenace, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Shrubs

by Jackie Lebouitz
April 30, 2024

Low-Maintenance Shrubs Shrubs are a common addition to the landscape and are often used to outline the home and provide decoration near streets and sidewalks. While some are prized for their foliage, others are planted for their showy blooms. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Succulents

by Jackie Lebouitz
April 16, 2024

Low-Maintenance Succulents Succulents are plants with thick leaves that easily retain water, making them well-adapted to drought-like conditions. They can add interesting textures and forms to the typical landscape, and some residents even ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Low-maintenace, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Vines

by Jackie Lebouitz
April 2, 2024

Low-Maintenance Vines Vines are so versatile! Vines can be trained to grow on walls, fences, trellises, archways, and even trees. Keep reading to learn about some vines that require minimal watering and care in Sarasota County. Note: The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Trees and Palms

by Jackie Lebouitz
March 19, 2024

Low-Maintenance Trees and Palms Trees and palms are a staple in many landscapes. They provide shade and shelter, improve air quality, and mitigate flooding. Keep reading to learn about some trees and palms that require minimal watering and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Ferns

by Jackie Lebouitz
March 5, 2024

Low-Maintenance Ferns Dating back to 360 million years ago, ferns are one of the oldest plant lineages. They are a lovely choice for filling out shaded areas of the landscape. Keep reading to learn about some ferns that require minimal watering ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Pgm_Water, Use, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Ornamental Grasses

by Jackie Lebouitz, Forest Hecker and Ashley Ellis
December 21, 2023

Low-Maintenance Ornamental Grasses Ornamental grasses, unlike turfgrasses, are true grasses or plants that have the appearance of grass. They are often used to border landscapes or accent plant beds. Keep reading to learn about some grasses ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_HortRes, Pgm_Water, Water
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Groundcovers

by Jackie Lebouitz, Forest Hecker and Ashley Ellis
November 21, 2023

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
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Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Introduction

by Jackie Lebouitz
May 4, 2023

Hey, you! Are you tired of waking up early to water your plants? Sick of high water and electric bills from heavy duty irrigation all year round? Fed up with constantly paying for the latest and greatest way to get rid of plant pests? Perhaps ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Edible, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Lml, Low, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Maintenance, Native, Pgm_Water, Pollinators, Water

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