Tag: water conservation
Celebrating Earth Day: Preserving Florida’s Precious Water Resources
April 18, 2024
As we celebrate Earth Day, it's crucial to reflect on the importance of preserving our planet's natural treasures. In Florida, one of our most precious resources is water. From crystal springs to vast wetlands, Florida's waterways are not only ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Earth Day, Florida's Water, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality Protection
UF/IFAS scientists launch landscape water use survey to enhance water conservation efforts, programs statewide
April 10, 2024
Looking for ways to help save on your household water bill? Wondering how often to irrigate the lawn? Perhaps you are looking at the use of technologies that will help you gauge when and how often to irrigate. A team of University of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Climate Change, Environmental Horticulture, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Horticulture Department, Irrigation, Landscape Water Use Survey, Lawn, Natural Resources, News, Soil, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Sustainability, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Water Conservation
Starting at the Bottom: Soil and Garden Health
April 4, 2024
Why is soil important? Let’s take a moment to break down the base of our gardens – soil! What goes on under the surface is very important to the health and happiness of your plants. Soil – Its alive! Now when we say soil, we don’t ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Central Florida, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Compost; Manure; Vermicomposting, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Herbs, Horticulture, Inorganic Matter, Landscape, Landscaping, Nutrition, Organic Matter, Potting Soil, Produce, Right Place, Right Plant, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Topsoil, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables, Water Conservation, Water Wise
Water Conservation in Mind? April is Water Conservation Month
April 3, 2024
By Doris Heitzmann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Manager After an unusual dry 2023 summer, that brought us about nine inches less rainfall than expected in the Tampa Bay area, water conservation is even more on the forefront ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesTags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Month
Fertilizer Fundamentals: How to Apply Fertilizer
March 21, 2024
So, now that you know How to Choose a Fertilizer, you have to learn how to apply them. Just like a skincare routine, you should be intentional and informed before using any fertilizer. Applying Fertilizers The application of fertilizers depends ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: #RightPlantRightPlace, #SaveWaterFL, Community Gardens, Fertilizer, Fertilizers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit And Vegetable, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Produce, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Smart Irrigation, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables, Water Conservation, Water Wise
Let’s Get Florida-Friendly Polk County!
October 27, 2023
What's the big deal? As one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, Polk County, it's time to get serious and get Florida-Friendly! With so much development and population growth our natural resources, including our water resources, are ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly LandscapingTags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Water Conservation
How safe is rain barrel water quality for growing gardens, landscapes in South Florida?
October 18, 2023
Much more than a garden trend, rain barrels are an eco-friendly long-term solution to sustainable watering. They save money, promote water conservation and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, potentially reducing flooding. While rainwater ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASTags: Ask IFAS, Eco-friendly, Flood Prevention, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Garden, Gardening, Horticultre, Kimberly Moore, Lorna Bravo, Mica McMillan, Money Saving, Plants, Potted Plants, Rain, Rain Barrel, Rain Water, South Florida, Sustainable Living, Sustainable Watering, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Vegetable Garden, Water Conservation, Watering Plants
September 14: Learn science-based composting basics from UF/IFAS experts, industry leaders at workshop
August 15, 2023
There are plenty of environmental and economic benefits of composting. It is gaining ground among consumers and industries because it helps keep food and yard debris from landfills thereby cutting methane gas emissions. Compost may also ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Climate Change, Compost, Container Plants, Crop, Food Waste, Kenaf, Media, Mica McMillan, Organic Waste, Peat, Plant, Plant Nutrition, Recycle, Soil, Soil Erosion, Substrate, Sustainable, Turf, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Water Conservation
The end is coming…for you to submit your landscape in the Tampa Bay Water Wise Awards Contest.
June 16, 2023
Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County residents: Do you wish you could win this award and proudly display the 2023 handmade mosaic steppingstone in your yard? If yes, read on! Complete the entry form by June 30, 2023. This will take about ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Landscape Evaluation, Water Conservation, Water Wise Award