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Kayak Lunch & Learn at Rainbow River

by Yilin
September 20, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable journey on one of Florida's most pristine and beautiful rivers, Rainbow River. This is your chance to immerse yourself in nature while learning about our precious water resources and how to protect them. Event Highlights ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Education, Extension, FFL, Kayak, Landscape, Lunch And Learn, Nutrient Loadings, Rainbow River, Septic Systems, Springs

How-To Video Series to Create Your Own Sustainable Landscaping

by Yilin
September 14, 2022

Wondering how your landscape can protect the environment? The Water Wednesday Team has partnered with the UF/IFAS Communications and developed 11 videos to show you how your landscape can be both esthetically pleasing and environmental friendly. Click ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hands-on Video, How-to Video, Landscape Practices, Sustainable Landscape, Water Conservation, Water Protection, Water Wednesday

Tips and Techniques for Watering Your Florida Lawn

by Yilin
June 20, 2022

When it comes to watering our lawns, many homeowners just set out the sprinkler system, turn it on and let it run for a while, assuming our lawns are getting enough water. The reality is many may be underwatering or overwatering their grass. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Lawn Watering, Residential Irrigation, Water, Yard

Water Wednesday Recap: Stormwater Ponds

by Yilin
October 29, 2021

The ponds that you see outside your residence are probably not put there by nature, nor are they even close to being naturally occurring. These might be stormwater ponds. Urbanization is one of the boldest impacts on the water cycle. This is ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #WaterWednesday, AJ Reisinger, FFL, Gabriel Vicari, Runoff, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds, Urban Water, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Waterfront, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Composting for a Waterwise Landscape

by Yilin
January 26, 2021

Composting reduces your water use, improves your soil health, and decreases your overall environmental impact. Last Water Wednesday, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent in Orange County, Tia Silvasy, discussed how to turn kitchen and garden ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Composting, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Soil Health, Tia Silvasy, Water, Water Conservation, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesdays Recap – Mulching

by Yilin
January 19, 2021

What is mulch? Mulch is a product used to cover the soil. It is often composed of tree bark, needles, wood, leaves, or grass. Sometimes mulch is made from inorganic materials such as recycled tires, gravel or pebbles. Spreading mulch over planting ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water
Tags: Brooke Moffis, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Mulch, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesdays – Florida-Friendly Landscaping

by Yilin
January 4, 2021

Happy New Year everyone! Are you looking for one or two resolutions that are easy to keep? How does adopting one or two Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices sound like? Florida-Friendly Landscapes are attractive, low-maintenance landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Less Water, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water Conservation, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Webinar, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Saving Water with Florida-Friendly Plants

by Yilin
August 11, 2020

Did you know half of our household water is used in lawns? Saving Florida’s water resources is a vital responsibility of everyone. Last Water Wednesday, I invited the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent, Tina McIntyre, to give us a talk about ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida Water, Plants, Tina McIntyre, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Florida-Friendly Landscaping

by Yilin
May 25, 2020

You may hear some myths that Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ means "you plant it and you forget it" or it looks wild and untamed. This is not the picture we want anyone to paint of a Florida-Friendly landscape. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Norma Samuel, Water Conservation, Water Protection, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesdays – Florida-Friendly Landscaping

by Yilin
January 1, 2020

Happy New Year everyone! Are you thinking about taking on a New Year's resolution or two? How about adopting one or two Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices? Water Wednesdays in January will focus Florida-Friendly Landscaping. What Is Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: FFL, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water RSA, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang