Lawn & Garden
Florida gardening presents unique challenges, so we offer research-based assistance, information, and advice. Whether you are developing a vegetable garden, choosing landscape plants, or seeking information about lawn care, our resources will help you make your yard green and beautiful.
To find out what Extension services are available in your area or to get personal assistance, please contact your county Extension office.
Be a "Lazy" Gardener
Less labor, less watering, less fertilizer--simplify with "lazy" gardening to save time and money. More...
Building Compost Bins
Using a compost bin is a simple way to create free fertilizer for your garden. Use these plans to make your own. More...
Saving Seeds from Herbs
Saving seeds means you have a free source of seeds for next year's herb garden. Here's how to do it. More...
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
Florida-friendly landscapes are all about using less—less water and fertilizer, which also means less money. More...
Watering Restrictions
How should you prioritize your water use when your area is under watering restrictions? We tell you how. More...
Planning Your Landscape
Water conservation can be especially easy if you design it into your landscape from the start. More...
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Environmental Horticulture Department
- Extension Soil Testing Laboratory
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture & Community Sustainability at Hastings
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
- Gardening in a Minute
- Horticultural Sciences Department
- IPM Florida
- Landscape Plants
- Living Green
- Pesticide Information Office
- Plant Pathology Department
- ProHort
- School Gardens
- Soil and Water Science Department
- Trees and Hurricanes
