Tag: irrigation

Irrigation Orientation – A Webinar Series for Florida Homeowners

by Yilin
April 20, 2021

Are you frustrated that with all the energy and money devoted to your yard, you still have patchy turfgrass or weed spots? Or you are spending too much money to keep your grass green? Did you know... it all starts with irrigation! In this ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension Learning, Florida Friendly, Grass, Irrigation, Lawn, Residential Irrigation, Residential Landscape, Virtual Workshop, Water, Water Conservation

Irrigation Helps Young Peach Trees

by jpopenoe
March 10, 2021

Peach trees grow rapidly in their first few years and it is important to get the trees well established for best production. Irrigation and fertilizer are important components to good tree growth. In Florida young peaches are put on irrigation ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Drip Vs Microsprinkler, Establishment, Fertilizer, Irrigation, Peach

Water Wednesday – Different Types of Rain Sensors

by Yilin
July 29, 2020

Did you know by Florida Statute requires "Any person who operates an automatic landscape irrigation system shall properly install, maintain, and operate technology that inhibits or interrupts operation of the system during periods of sufficient ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: Eva Pabon, Irrigation, Rain Sensor, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Florida Automated Weather Network

by Yilin
July 20, 2020

Have you heard of FAWN? What is FAWN? FAWN is Florida Automated Weather Network. It is a University of Florida-operated service aiding agricultural decision-makers statewide since 1997. Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Project Manager of ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
Tags: FAWN, Florida Automated Weather Station, Irrigation, Rainfall, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Strawberry Planting Dates and Establishment Practices for Central Florida

by jpopenoe
May 3, 2019

Florida strawberries are grown as annuals started from northern-sourced cold-treated young plants set out in September and October. Bare-root plants with their leaves retained yield earlier than plants with leaves removed. However, frequent ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture,
Tags: Irrigation, Kaolin Clay, Strawberry, Transplant

Citrus Best Management Practices – Nutrition and Irrigation

by jpopenoe
January 17, 2019

Learn about BMPs for citrus nutrition and irrigation, including the latest nutrition research results. Drs. Tripti Vashisth and Davie Kadyampakeni from the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center will provide the latest in nutrition ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, BMP, Citrus, Irrigation, Nutrition

Start Your Winter Vegetable Garden

by Mark Bailey
October 23, 2018

As the weather begins to cool down in the fall, this is the signal it's time to start your winter vegetable garden. The first thing you want to do is consider where you want to grow your vegetables. Generally, it is best to have the garden ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Agriculture, Florida, Food, Irrigation, Planting Seeds, Seedling, Sustainable, Varieties, Water

Fall Vegetable Gardens

by David Holmes
September 24, 2018

Vegetables are touted as an important ingredient for healthy diets and I have found the fresher vegetables are the better they taste. Most people don’t have issues with overeating when it comes to vegetables but freshness can greatly enhance ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Crops, Gardening, Irrigation, September, Vegetables

Reclaimed Water Basics

by Yilin
July 27, 2018

Florida is a recognized leader in the use of reclaimed water and its reuse program was the first recipient of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Water Efficiency Leader Award in 2006. Encouraging and promoting reuse in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Aquifers, Conservation, Groundwater, Irrigation, Reclaimed Water

What Floridians Think About Water

by Yilin
July 25, 2018

Bountiful freshwater sources, heavy rainfall, and oceans, Florida is unique in its seemingly endless water resources. However, water quality and quantity are a crucial issue in Florida, as the need to balance agricultural needs, business ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Irrigation, Landscapes, Natural Resources, Rain, Turfgrass, Water Conservation

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