Category: Agriculture

What is a Seed?


May 19, 2026

What is a seed? This might seem like a simple question, but seeds play a much larger role than their tiny form might let on. Seeds are one of the most important means of plant reproduction. They carry the genetic material from parent plants ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Botany, Endosperm, Genetic Diversity, Germination, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Plant Sexual Reproduction, Propagation, Ripened Ovule, Seed, Seed Coat

Healthy Plants, Watering Restrictions, and Extreme Drought


May 14, 2026

In Florida, annual dry periods and drought conditions in the fall and spring are completely normal. But during periods of extreme drought and below-average rainfall, like the conditions we are experiencing this year, there are some cultural ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Tags: Drought, Efficient Irrigation, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Gardening In Drought, Horticulture, In Times Of Drought, Irrigation, Mulch, Water, Water Conservation, Water Restrictions

Should You Water Your Trees?


May 7, 2026

Mature Trees   Mature trees, especially older ones, develop an extensive network of roots and can survive on rainfall exclusively. Some of these roots run very deep, which is why supplemental watering is usually unnecessary. Most mature shrubs ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Tags: Drought, Dry Season, Efficient Irrigaiton, Home Landscape, In Times Of Drought, Irrigation, Rainfall, Shrubs, Trees, Water, Water Conservation, Water Restrictions

Maintaining Landscapes and Trees in Drought Conditions


May 5, 2026

Ideally, the requirements of a tree/shrub (or any plant for that matter) should align with the conditions of the planting site (right plant, right place). When a plant's growing needs are matched to the environmental conditions, you may notice ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
Tags: Drought, Home Landscape, Horticulture, In Times Of Drought, Landscapes, Tree, Water, Water Restrictions
close up of a bush with wet, green foliage and small white buds

How to Care for your Landscape During a Drought


April 30, 2026

The amount of water a plant needs depends on many things. A few factors include the plant type, age and size, the environmental conditions, and soil type. When you do water, aim for deep, infrequent waterings to encourage strong root systems. ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Drought, Efficient Irrigation, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscape, In Times Of Drought, Irrigation, Water Conservation, Water Restrictions

Healthy Lawns Need This Much Water


April 23, 2026

Established turf only needs ½ -¾ inch of water per week. Established turf refers to grass that has developed a root system that is usually capable of sustaining itself through natural rainfall, except in extreme environmental conditions ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Drought, Efficient Irrigation, In Times Of Drought, Irrigation Systems, Lawns, Turf, Water Conservation, Water Restrictions

Guardians of the Garden


April 14, 2026

Featured Pollinator: The ruby-throated hummingbird A Blooming Partnership For successful pollination and survival, plants have evolved to charm and attract a variety of animals and insects, forming symbiotic partnerships that ensure mutual ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: Botany, Garden, Gardening, Guardians Of The Garden, Horticulture, Native, Native Gardens, Plant Sexual Reproduction, Pollen, Pollinate, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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