Let’s See Your Landscape!

We want to see your landscape! At UF/IFAS Extension, we spend a lot of time looking at landscapes in distress. Pests, disease diagnosis, water issues, mucky ponds, invasive plants, etc. Don’t get me wrong… it’s… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: August 5, 2020
We want to see your landscape! At UF/IFAS Extension, we spend a lot of time looking at landscapes in distress. Pests, disease diagnosis, water issues, mucky ponds, invasive plants, etc. Don’t get me wrong… it’s… Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Drought tolerant plants, FFL, Florida Friendly Landscaping, landscape, landscaping, resilient landscaping, right place, Right plant, smart irrigation, water conservation, water-wise, wildlife
by Frank Galdo
Posted: May 26, 2020
Attention gardeners! Landscape designers! Green-industry pros! The annual Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is on the lookout for landscapes that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. The annual contest is open to… Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, aesthetics, curb appeal, Drought tolerant plants, Florida Friendly Landscaping, irrigation, landscape, landscaping, reslilient landscaping, right place, Right plant, smart irrigation, water conservation, water-wise
by Frank Galdo
Posted: March 24, 2020
The 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) can help protect our water, create beautiful neighborhoods, and support awesome wildlife! The FFL Program is all about: putting the “right plants” in the “right place” giving them… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: May 10, 2019
Is your landscape water-wise? The Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is seeking to recognize landscapes from across the tri-county Tampa Bay* region that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. *(includes Pasco, Pinellas,… Read More
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Drought tolerant plants, Florida Friendly Landscaping, irrigation, landscape, landscaping, rain barrels, right place, Right plant, saving water, smart irrigation, water conservation, water-wise
by Frank Galdo
Posted: April 16, 2019
What image comes to mind when you hear the term “drought-tolerant plant?” Ugh. Unfortunately, there are a handful of common misconceptions about drought-tolerant landscaping that just won’t go away. Too often, the phrase “drought-tolerant”… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: December 11, 2018
Excessive or inefficient watering of a landscape can be just as harmful as giving too little water. The best Florida-Friendly Landscapes only put water where it’s needed, when it’s needed. Check out these simple tricks… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: October 23, 2018
In a recent blog post, we covered the basics of doing a sprinkler “wet-check.” (If you missed that post, or want a quick review, click here.) In today’s post, we’re focusing entirely on rain sensors,… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: June 25, 2018
Is your landscape “water-wise?” If you live in the tri-county Tampa Bay area and answered “yes” – …your yard could be a winner! But time to enter is running out ~ All entries must… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: May 7, 2018
As we reach the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Pasco County Fire Rescue’s social media page recently reminded residents of the importance… Read More
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: drought, energy-efficiency, fire-wise, firewise, landscape, landscaping, water conservation, water-wise, wildfire
by Frank Galdo
Posted: December 13, 2017
(This is the second part of a series about how to take the guesswork out of watering the lawn. For part 1, click here.) Measuring the moisture where it counts…at the roots. Just over… Read More
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