As I look around it would be impossible to know I’m in Florida by looking at the landscape plants. Nearly all of the plants used in our old-style landscapes are from somewhere else (exotic) like China, Asia, India, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Work & Life
June 1st is not only the start of hurricane season, but also the beginning of the fertilizer blackout period in Pinellas County. Pinellas County's fertilizer ordinance regulates the sale and use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Water, Work & LifeDo you know about the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule? This rule was put in place in December, 2007 to protect water quality . Water protection is critical to Florida and on January 8th, 2015 the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Turf, Work & LifeRain Gardens and You! Rain gardens are an important part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ concept, and can play a major role in reducing the amount of pollutants that are generated by our urban landscapes. So what is a rain garden ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & LifeHowdy friends! Here's what is coming up this month in the world of Pinellas County Extension. Most programs are free to attend, however advance registration is requested. Pinellas County Extension – 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeHappy New Year! Check out this list of educational programs offered throughout Pinellas County this month by Extension educators. Programs are listed under the location where they will occur. Most programs are free to attend, however advance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeCan you feel that fall breeze blowing your way? Dry air is moving in, the days are getting shorter, and soon our plants will be slowing their growth. This includes our turfgrass lawns too. It’s important to prepare your landscape ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Work & LifeRemember that May 31 is the last day you can fertilize with nitrogen or phosphorus products in Pinellas County, unless you are fertilizing a food crop (veggies and fruit trees) as these are exempt. Don't just pump iron on turf as this can ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesSee this article for more information about the impending battle: http://politics.heraldtribune.com/2012/11/30/counties-brace-for-battle-with-florida-legislature-over-fertilizers/ READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesMay 31 is the last date that you can apply nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizers in Pinellas County. October 1 these fertilizers can be resumed. To apply phosphorus any time of year you must have a soil test documenting a deficiency and ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn