Planting Pinellas

A lush lawn can be an appealing element in the home landscape and provides many important benefits, but turfgrass can require a lot of maintenance, with frequent watering and applications of fertilizer or pesticides. There are many alternatives that can still offer green coverage at the ground level while providing greater benefits to the local wildlife.

Goundcovers and Lawngrasses

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/groundcovers-and-lawngrasses/

Turfgrass Selection Guides

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/turf-types/

https://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/turfgrass-science/homeowners-guides/

Turfgrass Science

https://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/turfgrass-science/homeowners-guides/

Salt Tolerant Turf

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/turf-types/salt-tolerant-lawngrasses/

Disease troubleshooting

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics-collection/turfgrass-disease-flowchart/

Naturalized Pollinator Lawn

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/pollinator-plants-for-a-naturalized-lawn/

Soil Test

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/soil-testing/

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.

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd.

Largo, FL 33774

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

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/

Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance

Soil Solarization

Edible Landscaping Using the Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP594

Monthly Gardening Calendars

South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars

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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/

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Join Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteers, Sandy and Teresa, for a conversation on how to adapt and grow the ingredients that bring sofrito to life in Florida’s climate—the traditional seasoning that is a staple in the cuisine of many Hispanic countries. Discover the history and cultural diversity of sofrito, learn how to grow its ingredients in your own garden, and explore techniques for preparing and preserving it at home. Featuring a special appearance by Professor Sheila Vélez Morales from the University of Puerto Rico Agricultural Extension Service.

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Acompaña a los "Master Gardeners" del Condado de Pinellas, Sandy y Tere, en una conversación sobre cómo adaptar y cultivar en el clima de Florida los ingredientes que dan vida al sofrito, el condimento tradicional que forma parte de la cocina de muchos países hispanos. Descubre la historia y diversidad cultural del sofrito, aprende a cultivar sus ingredientes en tu propio jardín y conoce técnicas para prepararlo y conservarlo en casa. Con la participación especial de la Profa. Sheila Vélez Morales, del Servicio de Extensión Agrícola de la Universidad de Puerto Rico.

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Para comunicarse con nuestros anfitriones y invitada, se pueden comunicar:

Teresa Jordan y el programa de Master Gardeners del Condado de Pinellas: [email protected]

Sr. Sandy Hernandez, lider voluntario con Pinellas County y Puerto Rico Extension: [email protected]

Profesora Sheila Velez Morales, Educadora CFC: [email protected]

Receta de sofrito: https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/nutrition/publications-resources/recipes/sofrito

UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/

UPRM Servicio de Extension Agricola (Puerto Rico): https://www.uprm.edu/sea/

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September is an excellent gardening month - still warm enough for some heat-tolerant crops, but ideal for starting many cool-season vegetables that will thrive into fall and winter.

Persephone Days https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/news/persephone-period-for-planning-perfect-winter-produce/

When to plant vegetables in Florida https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/manateeco/2025/09/29/when-to-plant-vegetables-in-florida/

Florida Fresh App https://floridafresh.ifas.ufl.edu/

South Florida Gardening Guide https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/broward/docs/pdfs/urban-hort/gardening/Planting-Guide-for-South-Florida-Vegetables.pdf

Chill Hours https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/chill-hours/

Adaptive Gardening, Jessica Sullivan https://youtu.be/b8k7dvEhj04?si=qCYhaEhsJSnz2o7X

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.

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

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

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

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

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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/

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In this episode of the Planting Pinellas Podcast, we sit down with Emily Schoenfelder, a local 4-H director, to learn how 4-H helps young people grow through hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and connections with agriculture and the community. Emily shares how 4-H inspires the next generation to develop confidence, discover new interests, and build skills that last a lifetime.

Emily Schoenfelder

727-582-2597

[email protected]

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/4-h-youth-development/pinellas-county-4-h-get-involved/

History of 4-H https://video.wfyi.org/video/the-legacy-of-4-h-hel1o1/

MESH - https://4-h.org/about/impact-areas/emotional-wellbeing/

Great Southeast Pollinator Census August 21-22

GSEPC.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.

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd.

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

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/

Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance

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

South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars

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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/

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The hot, humid summers in Pinellas County bring unique challenges to gardening. Join us as we explore how to prepare the garden for our subtropical climate and tropical weather systems. Plus, we take a fun look at the word tropic and its many meanings.

Hurricane Landscaping

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weather/hurricane-landscaping/

https://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/trees--landscapes/

Tree care after hurricane: https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/trees-and-hurricanes/what-to-do-following-a-hurricane/

Tropical plants:

https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/tropical

Gardening in Florida Summer

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pascoco/2024/04/11/gardening-successfully-in-floridas-summer-heat/

Solarizing Soil: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/soil-solarization/

Plants of the Month:

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/roselle/

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/gumbo-limbo/

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.

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd.

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

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/

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

South Florida Regional Gardening Calendars

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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/

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Discover how to create beautiful landscapes that support Florida’s native pollinators. This month we're chatting with special guest Dr. Joyce Fassbender about her connection with pollinators and the Xerces Society.

From familiar friends like bees and butterflies, to surprising stars like birds and bats, pollinators are all around us. Learn simple, year-round strategies to turn your yard, balcony, or property into a thriving pollinator haven. Start planting with purpose and enjoy a yard buzzing with life all year long!

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

https://www.xerces.org/

Pollinator Partnership

https://www.pollinator.org/

Gardening for pollinators

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2024/06/21/support-floridas-pollinators-all-year-long/

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/pollination/

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2021/07/21/celebrate-pollinators-a-sample-plant-list/

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.

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

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

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

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/

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

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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/

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Sustainable Gardening may seem daunting, but it's ok to start small as long as you start somewhere. Today we’re diving into practical, low-cost techniques that help you capture water, retain moisture, build soil, and reduce maintenance.

https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/

Rain gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/rain-gardens/

Compost https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/fertilizer/compost/

Green infrastructure https://pinellas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PinellasCounty_GreenInfrastructure_ADA_Jun2019.pdf

County ordinances https://pinellas.gov/fertilizer-landscape-information/

https://pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules/

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.

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

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

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33774

Phone (727) 582-2109 [email protected]

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

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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/

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From Earth Month to Arbor Day, April is a great time to talk about trees! From selection and placement, to planting and care, we dig into how to get the most out of your trees - including the ones on publicly managed land. Carolyn Cheatham Rhodes from Pinellas Urban Forestry is our guest this month.

NOTE: Find your watering schedule and conserve water during drought conditions.

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/

Tree giveaway 4/18 https://pinellas.gov/event/national-arbor-day-tree-giveaway-2/

Green Thumb 2026 https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/programs___events/events/green_thumb/index.php

12 Tips for tree givaways https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR485

Planting tips

https://youtu.be/Q1DGovFmOSs?si=KxyZS4gTpSAWpS2Y

iTree inventory https://www.itreetools.org/USDA

Pinellas Tree Removal permitting https://pinellas.gov/treecode/

PinCo Building Development and Review

[email protected] 727-464-3888 https://pinellas.gov/treeremoval/

Urban Forestry

Bay Area regional Foresters Group (barf)

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/49b44885f1774ada8fef25252fb43b74

International Society of Arboriculture: Tree info and care

https://www.treesaregood.org/ & www.ias-arbor.com

World Wide Wood: Tree selection

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/4gXhTRfAYckUhQ

List of Florida Friendly Trees https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/

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.

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance

Barbara Strickland Endowment https://www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/026203-barbara-strickland-pinellas-county-master-gardener-volunteer-endowment/

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From Friday the 13th, to St. Patrick's Day, March is a month of luck - but not all of it is good! Join us for our 1 year anniversary episode where we dive into the free plants that nobody asked for: harmful invasives.

Removing invasive plants https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/florida-friendly/clean-out-the-invasives/

SWFWMD/UF-IFAS Invasive plant resources:

https://www.sfwmd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/VegetationManagement_FINAL.pdf

https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/media/plantsifasufledu/homepage/why-manage-plants/Why_We_Manage_Aquatic_Invasive_Plants.pdf

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/the-newsroom/invasive-species-your-questions-answered

Florida Wildlife Foundation

https://www.flawildflowers.org/invasive-plants/

https://www.flawildflowers.org/invasive-plant-resources/

Blogs about Invasive species https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/caip/category

atural-resources/invasivespecies/

Florida Invasive Species Partnership https://www.floridainvasives.org

Florida Native Alternatives https://www.flawildflowers.org/invasive-plants/

FISC https://www.floridainvasives.org/plant-list/2023-invasive-plant-species/

UF IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Florida vegetable gardening guide https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021

Spring Clean the Garden https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2020/02/10/spring-cleaning-in-the-florida-friendly-landscape/#:~:text=Spring%20is%20a%20good%20time%20to%20clean,system%20*%20Check%20your%20rain%20shut%2Doff%20device

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/integrated-pest-management/

https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/biological-controls-and-integrated-pest-management/

DDIS Site

https://ddis.ifas.ufl.edu/jsp/html/howto.jsp

Resources:

UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County

12520 Ulmerton Rd.

Largo, FL 33774

Phone (727) 582-2109

[email protected]

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/

Soil Solarization https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/soil_solarization

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

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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/

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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

[email protected]

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

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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/

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