The term Florida-Friendly Landscape™ (FFL) has been around for decades but there is still some confusion over what such a landscape would look like. I would like to shed some light on why the FFL ...

Florida-Friendly yards can take any form; the design and how it’s maintained determine if it’s Florida-Friendly. Have you ever considered that a team of local Master Gardener Volunteers might be ...

Have you heard the term Florida-Friendly Landscaping? Can you name the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping? Do you have a landscaper who maintains your yard? Your landscaper can receive ...

The term Florida-Friendly Landscape has been around for 30 years, but there is still some confusion over what such a landscape would look like. I would like to shed some light on why the ...

The 17th State of the River Report was recently released. The report addresses issues affecting the health of the St. Johns River. The report contains information that should be of interest to ...

You might have heard the term “Florida-Friendly Landscaping™” before, but what does it actually mean? The term refers to a landscape that improves the quality of life for its inhabitants while also ...

The UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program helps homeowners find more sustainable alternatives for their landscapes. The changes reduce overall water usage and pollutants that can enter ...

What each of us do in our landscapes and yards matters. From the fertilizers we apply to the amount of water we use, our gardening choices can have an impact on land, water, wildlife and the Florida ...

Mark your calendars! On March 9, the Garden Club of Cape Coral will present its 16th Annual March in the Park. In addition to being a major fundraiser, it’s a plant, garden and art sale. The event is ...

The front yard and entryway to your home are the first impression you give to visitors. It is also the first thing you see when you come home from a long day. We all want our front yard to be inviting ...

Will you come to my yard and tell me what to do? This question was asked of me in person by someone who recognized me as a Master Gardener Volunteer who writes for the Times-Union's Garden Q&A column.