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Reimagining new home construction landscapes, backed by science

by Tory MooreAvatar photo
May 2, 2023

UF/IFAS researchers have partnered with award-winning land developers in Central Florida to study the benefits of landscapes that move away from traditional turf lawns and instead incorporate drought-tolerant plants native to Florida. Studying ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Center For Land Use Efficiency, Compost, Native Plants, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Soil Health, Turf Alternatives, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, Urban Ecology, Urban Landscape Ecology, Water Conservation, Water Quality, Water Resources
River grass beneath the Ichetucknee River.

A ChatGPT Poem: Water Conservation in Florida

by Kaitlin Robb Price
April 17, 2023

April is Water Conservation Month! Since it is also National Poetry Month, we thought it would be fun to ask ChatGPT to write us a poem about water conservation in Florida. Here is the unedited response: “Sure, here's a poem about water conservation ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, H2OSAV, Irrigation, Lawn, UF IFAS Extension, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Month

Pesticides and Water Conservation

by Dr. Brett BultemeierAvatar photo
April 6, 2023

April is water conservation month here in the state of Florida. Multiple agencies have wonderful information about what we can do to conserve water here in Florida (https://www.tampabaywater.org/blog/april-is-water-conservation-month-do-your-part-be-water-smart/ ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticides, Water, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Awareness Month

April: Water Conservation Month

by Eva Maria PabonAvatar photo
April 3, 2023

For the last 25 years, April has been Water Conservation Month in Florida.  This is especially important this year, as we are in a drought.    While half of Osceola is only in a moderate drought, the other half is severe.  Seminole ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening In Central Florida, Toho Water, Water Conservation

April is Water Conservation Month

by Theresa Badurek
March 29, 2023

By Doris Heitzmann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program Manager As we are headed towards the dry season, with April being one of our driest months, we are reminded that some easy steps before and during the dry season can keep ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Landscape, Water, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Month
Hands manipulating a lawn sprinkler

To save water, start with irrigating less

by Tory MooreAvatar photo
March 16, 2023

Growing up, we are taught to save water by turning the faucet off while we brush our teeth, or by taking short showers instead of baths. Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research indicates that water use in our yards can really ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Center For Land Use Efficiency, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, H2OSAV, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscapes, Rain Sensor, Save Water, Smart-irrigation Controllers, UF IFAS Extension, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quantity, Water Use, Yards

Avoiding Common Landscape Mistakes

by Eva Maria PabonAvatar photo
March 14, 2023

Everyone has the same goal for the yard.  We all want our place to look good, whether we take care of it ourselves or hire various companies to do it. Either way, here are some ideas on how to have a nice yard with fewer problems.   Choose ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Eva Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Water Conservation

Working with Water Connects Us All-the Water Ambassador Program.

by lbravo1
January 28, 2023

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo To make a difference concerning the issues surrounding water quality and quantity in our urban landscapes, we must understand how we interact and connect with ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gallons Of Water, IFASwater, Sources Of Water, Urban Environments, Urban Horticulture, Urban Tree Canopy, Water Conservation, Water Management, Water Quality

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