Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC), Sandra Guzmán, received the Netafim Award for Advancements in Microirrigation recently for her lab’s work on the autonomous ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
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
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
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
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
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
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, HorticultureWhat 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
You have probably seen this cheerful, radiant flower everywhere, but have you actually noticed it? Let's take a closer look at one of Florida's native treasures: the black-eyed Susan. This perennial blooming plant isn't just a pretty face; it's ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
April is Water Conservation Month. We all know how important water is for our gardens and lawns here in Central Florida. Now that warmer weather is approaching, we tend to use more water, especially from our sprinkler systems. Lets talk about ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture