Planting Pinellas

Discover how to create beautiful landscapes that support Florida’s native pollinators. This month we're chatting with special guest Dr. Joyce Fassbender about her connection with pollinators and the Xerces Society. From...

<p>Sustainable Gardening may seem daunting, but it's ok to start small as long as you start somewhere. Today we’re diving into practical, low-cost techniques that help you capture water, retain moisture, build soil, and...

<p>From Earth Month to Arbor Day, April is a great time to talk about trees! From selection and placement, to planting and care, we dig into how to get the most out of your trees - including the ones on publicly managed...

<p>From Friday the 13th, to St. Patrick's Day, March is a month of luck - but not all of it is good! Join us for our 1 year anniversary episode where we dive into the free plants that nobody asked for: harmful...

<p>Companion planting is not a list of what to plant side by side, it is a concept based on polyculture. It incorporates elements of IPM, crop rotation, soil health management, and plant diversity to reduce pest...

<p>The UF/IFAS Extension in Pinellas County connects residents to practical, research-based expertise from the University of Florida, helping people make informed choices about gardening, environmental stewardship...

<p>Florida boasts over 10,000 miles of rivers and streams, about 7,800 lakes, more than 700 freshwater springs, and the U.S.’s second-longest coastline. Establishing low-maintenance zones along the waterfront is an...

<p> </p><p>Fertilizers, pesticides, debris, and eroded soil carried in stormwater can wreak havoc on our water quality. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ seeks to retain and use as much of the rainfall and irrigation water...

<p>Recycling is more than just sorting metal or plastic out of your garbage. Reclaimed materials in the garden can create beauty while protecting resources.</p><p>Using yard waste for composting is a sustainable way of...

<p>Healthy and resistant plants are the best defense against garden pests. Follow the "right plant, right place" rule when buying and planting, and use good cultural practices. Early detection and removal of infected...

<p>Bring Your Yard To Life By Providing Water, Food, And Shelter For Birds, Butterflies, And Other Creatures </p><p>Florida is a state renowned for its diverse and unique ecosystems. </p><p> </p><p>The Great Florida...

<p>Mulch helps retain soil moisture, protects plants, and inhibits weed growth. It gives your landscape a neat, uniform appearance and is a great Florida-Friendly choice for hard-to-mow areas and shady spots. Keep a 2...

<p>An efficient irrigation system conserves water and helps to ensure that fertilizer and other pollution doesn’t flow into water bodies. However, even an efficient irrigation system can waste water if not appropriately...

This second episode in our series on the 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping digs into Principle number 3: Fertilize Appropriately. Plants have varying nutrient needs, depending on the species, the age of the...

<p>Today's episode begins our series discussing the 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping with a closer look at principle number 1: Right Plant, Right Place. </p><p>Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) means using...