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: September 19, 2018
As we approach the “dry season” here in central FL, you’ll want to be 100% sure your sprinkler system is working properly and putting water where it’s needed. So put on your bathing… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, irrigation, landscape, saving water, sprinklers, water conservation
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