Tag: right tree; right place

A forest with tall trees and a ground covered in lush green plants and white flowers.

Plant the right tree in the right place with help from UF

by Brad Buck
May 18, 2026

Homeowners, business owners and others can plant the right tree in the right place in cities and suburbs with help from a newly relaunched website from University of Florida scientists. If “right tree, right place” sounds similar to the ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Canopy, Environmental Horticulture, Florida Trees, Howard Beck, Planting, Resilience, Right Tree; Right Place, Ryan Klein, Stability, Suburban, Trees, Urban, Urban Landscape Summit, Website
An image of artificial mulch outside a residential home.

Homeowners, contractors differ in their perceptions of artificial turf as lawns

by Brad Buck
May 18, 2026

Artificial turf may not be a common sight in Florida yards, but a new University of Florida survey shows some homeowners are warming up to the idea. The appeal is simple: less mowing, less irrigation and far less time spent wrestling with lawn ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Artificial Landscape, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Claire Lewis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, FNGLA, Gravel, Green Industry, Laura Warner, Mowing, Mulch, Non-plant Landscapes, Right Tree; Right Place, Rocks, Synthetic Turf

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