Get The Dirt: It’s A Good Time To Create A Rain...
It’s that time of year again, when we receive rain frequently. If you are looking for a way to capture rainfall when it arrives,...
Get The Dirt: Identifying Unwanted Wildlife In The Landscape
Most of us enjoy attracting wildlife to our landscapes. However, there are some wildlife species that we would prefer just go elsewhere. Nuisance wildlife...
Rainwater Harvesting Ready, Set And Capture
Did you know that one inch of rain on a 1,000 sq. ft. roof will yield 623 gallons of water? Yes, that is hard...
Limitations To Lazy Gardening; Save Time And Dollars
Last month, my article covered how you can have a beautiful garden while maintaining a lazy gardener lifestyle. This month it is about the...
Get The Dirt: Fall Gardening To-do List
I like to-do lists because they help me track my successes and nonsuccesses. Here’s my list for fall. Decrease landscape irrigation frequency as needed....
How To Care For Your Holiday Plants
With the holidays a distant memory, you may have received or purchased a holiday plant. Below are a few tips about the care required...
Get The Dirt:Entry Period Open For 2018 Community Water Wise Awards...
The 2018 Community Water Wise Awards, sponsored by Tampa Bay Water, recognize individuals and businesses committed to conserving our water resources and protecting the...
Get The Dirt: 2026 Triple Workshops: Compost, Microirrigation And Rainwater Harvesting
If you have not previously attended these workshops at the Hillsborough County Extension Service, we hope you will. Make plans to register and spend...
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: When The Rain Arrives, Consider These Options!
Many of us, hopefully most, care if we save potable — i.e., drinking — water in the landscape. About 1,000 people move to Florida...
