There are so many options when choosing an irrigation system it can be confusing. Micro-irrigation is a great choice for many reasons. Not only is it easy to install, but it is also inexpensive and versatile. Micro-irrigation is… Read More
In Florida, we have 46 native species of snakes. Thankfully, only 6 of those species are venomous. In Central Florida, we have 35 of Florida’s native snake species and only 4 of the 6 venomous species found in… Read More
There is nothing more exciting than seeing or hearing that cute little ruby-throated hummingbird in your own garden. Often they are heard before seen and then quickly flutter away. You too can enjoy the excitement of providing a… Read More
Creating a maintaining a landscape that attracts desirable wildlife, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, is easy to do. Follow these simple tips to get started! 1. Start small – and have a bit of a plan. Gardens evolve… Read More
“I must have flowers, always, and always.” ― Claude Monet Like most gardeners, I can relate to this quote. I love flowers, and as a lifetime gardener, one goal has always been, if possible, to have “something” blooming… Read More
The temperatures have heated up this May! We have lots of beautiful flowers blooming in the garden this month. Check out our red, white, and blue flowering plants featured at the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Florida-Friendly Landscaping Demonstration… Read More
Join UF IFAS Extension Pinellas and Polk Counties to celebrate wildlife on Wednesdays this summer! The 2019 series takes place on the first Wednesday of the month, June – September, 2019. The webinars are from 12:15 PM – 1PM… Read More
Hurricane season starts June 1st. You are probably aware of preparations you need to make inside the home, but what do you need to do in your landscape? Survey your property now and look for things that may… Read More
May is a good month to take a close look at one of our favorite plants, the gardenia. These shrubs are evergreen, and like other evergreens, they do lose and replace leaves as time goes by. Even fifty-year-old… Read More
Starting a vegetable garden for the first time? Need a refresher in laying out a square foot garden grid? We offer a series of videos to help you start a successful vegetable garden. Learn how to: Properly lay… Read More
