May 3, 2021 The 2021 Urban Landscape Summit kicked off with a State of the Landscape Industry panel. This first session provided an overview of today's landscape industry conditions. Opening remarks and panel discussion focused on water use ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Water
From the 2021 Urban Landscape Summit May 10, 2021 H2OSAV (Water Savings, Analytics and Verification) is a UF/IFAS Extension program helping measurably save Florida water. The program is led by UF/IFAS State Specialized Extension Agent Nick ... READ MORE
Category: Water
According to Pasco County’s watering regulations, new landscape material may be watered more during a 60-day establishment period as an exception to the water restrictions. Meaning: different water restrictions apply to new, young plants ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Ideally, the requirements of a tree/shrub (or any plant for that matter) should align with the conditions of the planting site (right plant, right place). When a plant's growing needs are matched to the environmental conditions, you may notice ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Mature Trees Mature trees, especially older ones, develop an extensive network of roots and can survive on rainfall exclusively. Some of these roots run very deep, which is why supplemental watering is usually unnecessary. Most mature shrubs ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Scientists throughout the South are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help growers save labor costs and time, spray with precision, detect diseases, control food quality, maintain animal health and help grow wheat. University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
For about 20 years, Colin Furness and his family have bred and raised miniature cattle and donkeys, and specialized in getting people started with their own herd of mini livestock. They raise registered Herefords, Florida Cracker cattle and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Sakata Seed America Inc. shares the same water as urban residents in Southwest Florida. So, farm manager Cory Dombrowski wanted to see if he could irrigate more efficiently at the research farm east of Fort Myers. He did. With the help of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran helps oversee seven farming operations for Lipman in Florida and other states along the East ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management
About 22 million people already live in Florida, and it’s expected to grow to 33 million by 2070. Those who irrigate lawns tap into the same water, much of it from the Floridan aquifer. Many cities and counties, and all water management ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water