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.
by wholley
Posted: October 28, 2016
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.
by wholley
Posted: October 10, 2016
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
by wholley
Posted: August 17, 2016
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
Posted: July 30, 2015
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
Posted: July 6, 2015
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
Posted: June 4, 2015
‘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
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: bee, Butterfly, Conservation, corridor, Florida Friendly, flowers, wildlife
Posted: March 27, 2015
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
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly, gardening, IFAS, landscaping, plants, UF
Posted: March 2, 2015
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
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly, garden, IFAS, IPM, lawn, pests, UF, yard
Posted: January 5, 2015
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
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: birds, Erosion, Florida Friendly, Habitat, Landscapes, stormwater, water, wildlife
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