Get The Dirt: Plants That Love Wet Feet
Many of us are hoping our rainy season will get started very soon, and it has and will continue. We can capitalize on our...
Get The Dirt: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Opportunities
If you want to conserve water, are interested in composting and recycling and want information about drought tolerant plants, we can help.
We...
Get The Dirt: Heat-seeking Annuals
Annuals provide a great opportunity to color up your landscape, front porch and lanai, whether in the ground or in containers. Most Florida annuals...
Get The Dirt: For The Love Of Mulch And Mulching!
I still love to mulch. It’s relaxing; I’m outdoors and can see immediate results of my labor! It’s multitasking too: mulching while thinking about...
Get The Dirt: A Dozen-plus Ways To Save Potable And Rainwater...
Did you know that April is Water Conservation Month? This year is the 27th anniversary of our celebrations. We should care about saving potable...
Get The Dirt: Winter Landscape Maintenance Getting Past The Winter Blues
Winter, such as it is in Florida, can last for several months. In West Central Florida, however, we are very fortunate compared with other...
Get The Dirt: University Of Florida – Institute Of Food And...
For those of us that love to read, you should check out the University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)...
Get The Dirt: When Shade-loving Plants Are Now In The Sun
Yes, this is a minor inconvenience, considering the devastation that has occurred in so many areas after two hurricanes. That said, rehabbing our landscapes...
Get The Dirt: Resources Available To Hillsborough County Residents
You may not know that the University of Florida (UF) has an extensive number of publications that can provide answers to your questions regarding...
Get The Dirt: Gardening For The Health Of It!
Horticulture therapy has been documented since the 1700s, noting improvements in physical and mental health. In the 1800s, prison staff trained inmates to garden...
