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Tag: Florida-friendly landscaping
Climate change shifting best places for plants
Plant hardiness zones are becoming less predictable as our summers get hotter and wetter.
Scorching temps raise questions about artificial turf in humid states like Florida
UF/IFAS research found that natural turf was consistently cooler than synthetic and water-scarce landscapes.
Prepare your landscape and trees for hurricane season
Home and business owners can take steps to make sure trees can withstand extreme winds and rain.
For the planet, plant natives
Native plants enrich a garden’s power to survive a changing climate.
App helps consumers find pollinator-friendly plants for their landscape
The BeeGardens app helps the public identify bees and bee-friendly plants in their yards.
The invisible benefits of landscapes: Florida’s nurseries deliver climate solutions
A UF/IFAS study estimates that Florida’s urban forests will deliver $76 billion in climate change benefits over their lifespan.
In Florida, don’t let lawn love turn toxic
By the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board If you ask Floridians what we are doing to help keep this state green, many ...