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Ways to Water: Hand watering

by Julia Sirchia
April 24, 2026

What is the go-to way you water your garden? In this series we will explore the importance of watering your plants, or irrigation. There are several methods of watering the garden, one of these methods is hand watering. What is hand watering? Hand ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Handwatering, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Overhead Irrigation, Resilient Landscaping, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water Conservation, Water Wise, Ways To Water

Ways to water: Overhead Irrigation

by Julia Sirchia
April 24, 2026

What is Overhead Irrigation? When we say 'overhead' irrigation, it refers to any system or cultural practice that describes irrigating from above. Most commonly, this term refers to sprinklers. Sprinklers spray water over a broad area for uniform ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Home Landscape, Horticulture, Irrigation, Saving Water, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water Wise, Ways To Water

Ways to Water: Seasonality and Irrigation Requirements

by Julia Sirchia
April 24, 2026

Timing Considering seasonality is important in the home garden and landscape. Many plants have natural, internal clocks that sync with the seasons. Some grow in the warmer months and become dormant (think of a bear hibernating) in the cooler ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Tags: Efficient Irrigation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape, Irrigation, Overhead Irrigation, Smart Irrigation, Water, Ways To Water

Ways to Water: Calibrate your System

by Julia Sirchia
April 24, 2026

How Efficient are Your Irrigation Practices? A human would need 16,000 gallons of water for a lifetime. Your landscape needs 625 gallons of water for every 1000 square feet. How are you doing on your irrigation efficiency? Are you Managing ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Tags: Efficient Irrigaiton, Efficient Irrigation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Home Landscapes, Irrigation, Overhead Irrigation, Smart Irrigation, Smart Landscape, Spriklers, Water, Ways To Water

Exploring Florida’s Natives: Chickasaw Plum

by Julia Sirchia
March 13, 2026

The Chickasaw Plum is another Florida native that will catch your eye. This small, deciduous, multi-branched tree has delicate white blossoms and small, flavorful plums. Let's talk about the origins, growing conditions, and ecological significance ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardens, Goals, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Smart Irrigation, Soil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

by Julia Sirchia
March 13, 2026

Are you ready to start you’re a gardening journey, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe all the plants you’ve tried struggle to survive. Have you considered which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone you live in? If not, it may be part of the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Cold Damage, Cold Hardiness, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Growing Conditions, Horticulture, Irrigation, Know Your Zone, Native Plants, Resilient Landscaping, Smart Irrigation, Soil, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, Water Wise

Spice Up Your Life: A Beginners Guide to Growing Basil

by Julia Sirchia
February 20, 2026

Are you a fan of fresh aromatic herbs in your dishes? If so, growing herbs right at home might just become your new favorite hobby. In this guide, we'll explore how to grow basil from the comfort of your own home, including some commonly grown ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Basil, Budget, Central Florida, Community Garden, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Health, Healthy, Herb Gardening Series, Herbs, Horticulture, Irrigation, Nutrition, Produce, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Test, Spice-up-your-life, Spiceupyourlife, Sunlight, Vegetable Garden

Ways to water: Micro-irrigation

by Julia Sirchia
October 30, 2025

What is Drip Irrigation? Instead of showering plants with water from above like sprinklers, micro-irrigation delivers water to the base of the plant. This type of irrigation consists of drip, micro-sprinklers, and bubblers. Drip lines are a ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Drip Irrigation, Efficient Irrigation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Resilient Landscaping, Smart Irrigation, Water Wise, Ways To Water

Exploring Florida’s Natives: The Coontie

by Julia Sirchia
July 30, 2025

You may be surprised to hear that the coontie is a native plant with ancient origins. Let's delve into its origins, growing conditions, and ecological significance. Origins of the Coontie The coontie (Zamia integrifolia), also known as Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Water, Water Conservation, Water Wise

Gardening Successfully in Florida’s Summer Heat

by Julia Sirchia
July 29, 2025

Welcome to the Sunshine State! If you've recently made Florida your home or if you're diving into gardening in this unique climate for the first time, you're in for an adventure. Florida's summers are famous for their intense heat, humidity, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Container Gardening, Fertilizers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Resilient Landscaping, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Summer, Turf, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables, Water, Water Wise

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