By Pam Brown, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent The new water restrictions released a few weeks ago by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) state that lawn renovations are to be avoided. There has been some confusion ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterPam Brown, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent The continuing drought conditions prompted the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to tighten landscape watering restrictions for Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. SWFWMD ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WaterSWFWMD has decided to tighten the watering restrictions for Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. The SWFWMD news release is located here: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/news/article/1090/ Also, attached is a fact sheet for St. Petersburg's ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterMary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent Bottled water is easy and convenient. The sales of bottled water have grown tremendously is recent years. Each year, people are drinking 30 billion throwaway bottles ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy Neil CombeeGoverning Board ChairSouthwest Florida Water Management DistrictThe Southwest Florida Water Management District's 16-county region has weathered more than two and a half years of drought. And, unfortunately, there are no guarantees ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy Cindy Peacock Pinellas County Extension HorticulturistIt is nice that we are getting so much rain. But, everyday rain can cause mosquito problems. When water collects in around the house in containers like tires, gutters, and bird baths, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeEven with recent rains drought conditions continue throughout west-central Florida. The SWFWMD water shortage order has been extended through September 30, 2008. Please see this website for more information: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/ READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterHave you done a spot-check on your home electronics lately? Today’s gadgetry often includes little blinking lights, red lights, green lights, amber lights, etc. just to let you know they are working. These little devils are stealing from ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy: James StevensonWatering lawns and landscape plants can account for up to 50 percent of an average homeowner’s total water use. Watering a typical 5,000 square-foot yard with an in-ground sprinkler system could cost from $4 to $10 per ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water