Tag: Center for Land Use Efficiency

How timing of fertilizer ordinances impacts water quality, UF/IFAS scientists explain

by Lourdes Mederos
January 18, 2024

A new publication by University of Florida scientists on the efficacy of fertilizer ordinances provides an overview of a previously published study that found local fertilizer ordinances can improve water quality, but the timing of ordinances ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: AJ Reisinger, Ask IFAS, Basil Iannone, Bryan Unruh, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinances, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Michael Dukes, News, Soil, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS LAKEWATCH Program

Reimagining new home construction landscapes, backed by science

by Tory Moore
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, UF/IFAS Extension, 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

Florida Friendly-Landscaping™ celebrates 30 years

by Tory Moore
April 11, 2023

For 30 years, Florida’s premier landscaping program has helped improve the environment and keep yards beautiful. The nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ provide landscaping recommendations that use less water, attract wildlife ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS
Tags: "Flip My Florida Yard", Anniversary, Center For Land Use Efficiency, FFL, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, Florida-friendly Landscaping

To save water, start with irrigating less

by Tory Moore
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, UF/IFAS Extension, 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

Experts to Speak on Future of Florida Landscapes at Annual Summit

by Brad Buck
March 12, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- What will Florida landscapes look like in the future? That’s the theme of this year’s UF/IFAS Urban Landscape Conference, to be held March 20-21 in Gainesville, Florida. The UF/IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Center For Land Use Efficiency, Center For Landscape Conservation And Ecology, Irrigation, Michael Dukes, Thomas Obreza, Toxic Algae, Turfgrass, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Landscape Summit, Water Quality

UF/IFAS Center to Take Integrated Approach to Solving Water, Land Use Issues

by Brad Buck
February 19, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- By taking a more holistic approach to challenging issues facing Florida, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers will share more and better information about water and land use, including ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Best Management Practices, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Holistic, Michael Dukes, Rural Land Use, Urban Land Use

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