Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Fertilize appropriately
Fertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more.
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Water efficiently
I’ve often heard people say, “It’s Florida. You can’t water too much.” Don’t believe it. Overwatering is a frequent problem here, one that leads to unwanted weeds and pests, wasted resources, and higher-than-necessary water bills…. Read More
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Right plant, right place
Many homeowners turn to their yards when it comes time to bump up the beauty and pump up the property value, only to watch in mounting frustration as plant after plant withers under blazing sunlight… Read More
Reducing Stormwater Runoff
Do you have tadpoles in your lawn? Do you have a low area in your yard that has standing water after a rain? Do you need to make changes in your landscape to funnel water… Read More
Florida-friendly Landscaping Tip: Water Efficiently
Is this plant growing in your yard? Dollarweed (Hydrocotyle umbellata) growing in a lawn is a sign of being too wet and/or being overwatered. This native plant typically grows in our local wetlands. Following the… Read More
Attract Wildlife
‘Attract Wildlife’ is the 5th principle of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. This can be as simple as planting flowers, such as this starry rosinweed Silphium asteriscus, that attract many kinds of pollinators. Keep in mind that nuts,… Read More
Right Plant, Right Place
Photo and Text by Wilma Holley When planting a new plant it is best to make a site analysis first. Determining sun and shade patterns, drainage, soil type, where overhead lines are etc. all… Read More
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Often, the insects you see in the yard are not harmful and may even be beneficial. To manage possible pests; the first rule is identification. Then determine what level of damage is acceptable to… Read More
Protect the Waterfront
Protect the Waterfront. Plants planted along the water’s edge, both in the water and along the shoreline have many benefits. They naturally add aesthetic value, help reduce erosion and filter pollution. They create nursery… Read More