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Hummingbirds Flying In

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March 6, 2023

Hummingbirds can surprise us in the plants that they visit for nectar.  Just this past week, I sat out on my front patio area enjoying the evening.   I  looked over at my very large and hardy aloe plant in a large container that started ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Hummingbirds, Hummingbird, Hummingbird Feeder, Lisa Sanderson, Plants For Hummingbird, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

A Few How-To’s for a Healthy Lawn

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December 13, 2022

Healthy lawns are things that when green and healthy, we can perhaps not give it too much attention. But, with a bit of green or brown, the lawn is suddenly very important.  We want it green and full.  Does that healthy lawn affect the environment ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Turf, Water
Tags: Bahia, Calculate Fertilizer, Calibration, Empire, Floratam, Irrigation, Irrigation Calibration, Lawn Fertilization, Mowing Height, ProVista, St. Augustine, Zoysia

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