Landscaping with Natives
Date and time
Location
UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Center
1951 Woodlea Road Tavares, FL 32778Description
Saturday in the Gardens Series presents:
Conventional to Florida-Friendly with Native plants
Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Lloyd Singleton, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Extension Agent II, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™/Urban Horticulture, The Villages, FL, Sumter County
Knowing the 9 principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is easy, but implementing them successfully using native plants takes some real thought. The rewards are great, and worth the effort! Join Lloyd Singleton for the story of real-life examples complete with lessons learned and hurdles to avoid.
1) Research – habitat, soil, sunlight, pH, and plants
2) Plan – landscape and irrigation design, soil improvement
3) Approval – from HOA and municipality
4) Prepare – herbicide, (sod removal), and amend, or “Solarize or Smother”
5) Procure – buy plants and contract for installation service
6) Execute – plant, modify irrigation and mulch
7) Nurture – inspect, water
8) Maintain – weed, refresh mulch, selectively prune, modify
9) Enjoy – improved wildlife habit, lower water bill, less “fossil fueled” maintenance, active gardening with physical and mental health benefits
A Native plant sale will follow the presentation.
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The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affliliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M., University Cooperative Extension Programs and Board of County Commissioners cooperating.