Planting Pinellas

Planting Pinellas Podcast
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Planting Pinellas is a podcast focused on sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County, Florida. Produced by Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. UF/IFAS Website - https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/

  1. FEB 16

    Natural Sweethearts: How Companion Planting helps Gardens

    Companion planting is not a list of what to plant side by side, it is a concept based on polyculture. It incorporates elements of IPM, crop rotation, soil health management, and plant diversity to reduce pest pressure, improve resilience, and support beneficial organisms. Rather than relying on fixed pairings, it focuses on creating balanced plant communities that use space, nutrients, and timing efficiently while reducing the need for chemical inputs. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/companion-planting-home-gardens https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/gardening/garden-management/companion-planting Find an Arborist treesaregood.org Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ DDIS Site https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp More sites about Biological Control https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/ Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org Please help UF/IFAS serve you better by completing this voluntary brief survey (https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bE1cjfce16blIkS). We appreciate your help. Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov NOTE: Pinellas and much of Florida is under severe drought conditions and subject to watering restrictions (no more than once per week, check your local ordinance for specific schedules and limits) SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    44 min

  2. JAN 16

    Opening Doors: How Extension Connects Pinellas to World-Class Science

    The UF/IFAS Extension in Pinellas County connects residents to practical, research-based expertise from the University of Florida, helping people make informed choices about gardening, environmental stewardship, family wellness, and youth development. Through trusted, non-commercial guidance and community programs tailored to local needs, the Cooperative Extension strengthens quality of life across Pinellas County—and today, JP Gellermann joins us as a guest to share how this work makes a valuable impact in our community. https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/who-we-are/ 4H Pinellas https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/4-h-youth-development/ Weedon Island Preserve https://www.weedonislandpreserve.org Brooker Creek Preserve https://www.brookercreekpreserve.org/ Arbor Day Links https://pinellas.gov/news/urban-forestry-to-host-drive-thru-tree-giveaway-jan-17/ https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/florida-arbor-day-3889013 Pruning guidelines link https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pruning/ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ DDIS Site https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp More sites about Biological Control https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/ Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov Please help UF/IFAS serve you better by completing this voluntary brief survey (https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bE1cjfce16blIkS). We appreciate your help. SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    47 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    Trickle Down Impact: Protecting the Waterfront Starts in your Florida-Friendly Yard

    Florida boasts over 10,000 miles of rivers and streams, about 7,800 lakes, more than 700 freshwater springs, and the U.S.’s second-longest coastline. Establishing low-maintenance zones along the waterfront is an important step to protect Florida's water quality. Please help UF/IFAS serve you better by completing this voluntary brief survey (https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bE1cjfce16blIkS). We appreciate your help. SoUL: Stewards of our Urban Lakes https://www.soulinc.org/ Florida Waters Stewardship and Adopt a Drain https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/natural-resources/water-resource-education/ Tampa Bay Conservancy tampabayconservancy.org Tampa Bay Water Keeper tampabaywaterkeeper.org Tampa Bay Water tampabaywater.org Tampa Bay Watch tampabaywatch.org Florida lake watch (IFAS) lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu NOAA.gov Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ DDIS Site https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp More sites about Biological Control https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/ Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    35 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    The Rundown on Runoff: FFL Tips on Managing Stormwater Runoff in your Landscape

    Fertilizers, pesticides, debris, and eroded soil carried in stormwater can wreak havoc on our water quality. Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ seeks to retain and use as much of the rainfall and irrigation water that lands on our home landscapes as possible. Stormwater control features can be a beautiful addition to your landscape. Creating shallow rain gardens or shaping the earth on slopes with berms (rises) and swales (dips), can help slow runoff from heavy rains and allow the water time to soak into the ground. Wherever possible, maintain permeable walkways, driveways and patios to allow rain to soak into the ground. Benefits of Rain Barrels https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/irrigation/rain-barrels/ Tips for Rain Gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/rain-gardens/ Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov NOTE: Extension Help Desk may be periodically closed for renovation during November and December 2025 SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    39 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    Green Gardening: How Your Landscape Can Thrive with Recycling

    Recycling is more than just sorting metal or plastic out of your garbage. Reclaimed materials in the garden can create beauty while protecting resources. Using yard waste for composting is a sustainable way of creating organic fertilizer. Decomposing organic matter releases nutrients back to the soil in a form that plants can easily use. Recycling yard waste (FFL™) https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/principle-7-recycle-waste/ DIY Compost tips and resources https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellasco/2014/09/09/diy-composting/ Garden recycling tips https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/baker/docs/pdf/horticulture/RecyclingintheGarden.pdf Pinellas County recycling information https://pinellas.gov/municipal-contact-information-garbage-and-recycling-collection/ City of St Petersburg recycling information https://www.stpete.org/residents/utilities/residential_trash___recycling/collection_schedule.php#!rc-cpage=45424 Pinellas County services finder https://pinellas.gov/my-neighborhood/ Municipal green waste programs https://pinellas.gov/where-does-it-go-search-tool/#home=/more-recycling-resale-and-donation-outlets/food-scraps Reclaimed Water info https://pinellas.gov/reduce-fertilizer-use-when-irrigating-with-reclaimed-water/ Tampa Bay Water rain barrel information https://www.tampabaywater.org/blog/saving-for-those-non-rainy-days/ Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov NOTE: Extension Help Desk will be closed for renovation October 20-22, 2025 SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    42 min

  6. 09/27/2025

    What's Bugging You? Integrated Pest Management for Florida Friendly gardening

    Healthy and resistant plants are the best defense against garden pests. Follow the "right plant, right place" rule when buying and planting, and use good cultural practices. Early detection and removal of infected plants or plant parts should precede applications of chemicals Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy that helps gardeners manage pests with as few chemicals as possible. To prevent disease and insect outbreaks, select pest-resistant plants and put them in suitable locations. When problems do arise, remove the affected leaves or plant parts, or pick the insects off by hand. Avoid overtreating. Spot-treat only rather than blanket spraying, and use selective rather than broad-spectrum insecticides. Always read and follow insecticide label instructions. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ More sites about Biological Control https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/ The Great Florida Pollinator Census https://gsepc.org/ NeighborWood Watch: Help preserve habitat and promote biodiversity in our communities. https://neighborwoodwatch.org/ DDIS Site https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org Dividing Perennials https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/santarosaco/2017/09/28/autumn-time-divide-perennials/ Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov NOTE: Extension Help Desk will be closed for renovation October 2-7, 2025 SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    44 min

  7. 08/19/2025

    Bring Wildlife Home

    Bring Your Yard To Life By Providing Water, Food, And Shelter For Birds, Butterflies, And Other Creatures Florida is a state renowned for its diverse and unique ecosystems. The Great Florida Pollinator Census https://gsepc.org/ https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2024/07/19/the-great-southeast-pollinator-census/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv02xa5JyRg Count event at Florida Botanical Garden https://facebook.com/events/s/the-great-pollinator-census/1090020746609501/ https://flbgfoundation.org/events Count event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park (FNPS)https://allevents.in/clearwater/great-southeast-pollinator-census/100001508257291159 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-southeast-pollinator-census-tickets-1508257291159 Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife: Top Ten Tips for Success https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW175 NeighborWood Watch: Help preserve habitat and promote biodiversity in our communities. https://neighborwoodwatch.org/ Florida Wildlife Extension / UF-IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation https://wec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/landscaping/habitat/ Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Attract Wildlife https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/principle-5-attract-wildlife/ SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

    45 min

  8. 07/18/2025

    Who wants to talk about Mulch? Protecting your Landscape is Florida Friendly

    Mulch helps retain soil moisture, protects plants, and inhibits weed growth. It gives your landscape a neat, uniform appearance and is a great Florida-Friendly choice for hard-to-mow areas and shady spots. Keep a 2- to 3-inch-deep layer of mulch on plant beds. Be sure to choose sustainably harvested mulch like melaleuca, pine straw or eucalyptus. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program does not recommend the use of cypress mulch, as it may not be harvested sustainably. See the Florida Friendly Landscaping™ program website (listed below) for training, contact information and more information about the FFL™ program. Do you take pride in your beautiful, water-efficient landscape? The Tampa Bay Community Water Wise Awards are now accepting applications to honor those who exemplify Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles. Winners will receive a custom mosaic steppingstone crafted by a local artist and be celebrated by local officials. Don't miss this opportunity to gain recognition for your commitment to water conservation and environmental stewardship. Apply today at https://awards.tampabaywaterwise.org/. The deadline is July 31, 2025. Resources: UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County 12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774 Phone (727) 582-2109 gardenhelp@pinellas.gov Choosing and Installing Mulches https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/mulch/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Mulch Guidance https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/principle-4-mulch/ Synthetic Turf and the 9 FFL Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP612 Synthetic Turf Comparison https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics-collection/synthetic-turfgrass-infographic/ SWFWMD Watering Restrictions https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions Pinellas County Water Conservation and Watering Schedule Rules https://pinellas.gov/department/water-conservation/ https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/ Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/ Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization Land measurement tools are built into the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's website https://www.pcpao.gov/gis.html Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/ Monthly Gardening Calendars https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/ South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP452#SECTION_4 ---- Pinellas County Help Desk & Plant Clinics https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/lawn-and-garden/contact-us-for-help/ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/PinellasExtension/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PinellasExtensionTV Ask IFAS https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program https://floridafriendlylandscaping.com/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ 9 Principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping™ https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/ Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Apps https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/ Planting Pinellas Post Newsletter https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/pinellas_planting.html Tampa Bay Water Rebate Program https://tampabaywaterwise.org/en/rebates/ Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/ ---- This podcast is brought to you by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension, an equal opportunity institution.

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