2.1 Urban Water Conservation, Quality and Awareness (includes Lawn and Garden)

2.1 Urban Water Conservation, Quality and Awareness (includes Lawn and Garden)

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Increasing knowledge of water quality issues and FFL/GIBMP practices, and to promote adoption of FFL/GIBMP principles resulting in behavior changes that will reduce non-point source pollution and the potential for surface and ground water impairment.

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J. Bryan Unruh, A. J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon; L. E. Trenholm (Former Author)
Promoting Turf Recovery Following a Hurricane: ENH149/EP068, rev. 10/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep068-2024
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Bernard Cárdenas, Michael D. Dukes
Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 2 — Reference Evapotranspiration Calculation: AE481, rev. 8/2024
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Elena Karlsen-Ayala, Romina Gazis, Matthew Smith
A Basic Guide to Mushrooms Commonly Encountered in Potted Plants in Florida: PP377, 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp377-2024
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Ange Asanzi, Miranda Carver Martin, Michelle Atkinson, Chamoda P. D. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage, Basil V. Iannone III, Eban Bean, Alexander J. Reisinger, Mary Lusk, Dail Laughinghouse, Paul Monaghan
Frequently Asked Questions about Stormwater Wet Ponds: AEC807/WC468, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc468-2024
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Bernard Cárdenas, Michael D. Dukes
Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns: Part 1 — Report of Gathered Weather Data and Quality Check: AE480, rev. 8/2024
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Mysha Clarke
Ten Benefits of Urban Gardens: Focus on Socio-Economic Crises: FOR406/FR477, 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr477-2024
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Yilin Zhuang, Mary Lusk; Andrea Albertin (Translator)
Pozos privados 101: contaminación bacteriana y la cloración de choque: SL487-SP/SS738, 9/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss738-2024
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Michael D. Dukes; Bernard Cardenas (Revision Author); Dorota Z. Haman (Former Author)
Operation of Residential Irrigation Timers: CIR1421/AE220, rev. 7/2024
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J. Bryan Unruh, A.J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon; Andrea Fernanda Arevalo Alvarenga (Translator)
La grama centípeda (césped ciempiés) para patios de Florida: ENH8s/LH086, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-lh086-2024
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Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cárdenas
Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices, or Rain Sensors: ABE325/AE221, rev. 7/2024
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Laura Warner, Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Jamie Loizzo, Sadie Hundemer
Residents’ Perceived Outcomes of Irrigation Restriction Compliance: A Guide for Florida’s Water Conservation Professionals: AEC806/WC467, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc467-2024
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Michael D. Dukes; Bernard Cardenas (Revision Author)
Summary of UF/IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations: AE436, rev. 7/2024
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Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, John Diaz, Ange Asanzi, James Harmon, Deirdre Irwin, Robin L. Grantham
Understanding Florida Residents’ Perceptions of and Experiences with Landscape Irrigation Restrictions: Insights for Water Conservation Experts as Well as Extension Educators: AEC797/WC458, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc458-2024
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Laura A. Warner , Dharmendra Kalauni, John M. Diaz , Emily Marois, Adam Dale , Jaret Daniels
Encouraging Residents to Request Wildlife-Friendly Landscape Maintenance from Their Chosen Professionals: A Stages of Change Approach for Extension and Other Practitioners: AEC795/WC456, 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc456-2024
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Kaydie McCormick, Adam Dale
Snowbush spanworm (larva), white-tipped black (adult), Melanchroia chephise (Stoll) (Insecta: Lepidoptera; Geometridae: Melanchroia): EENY812/IN1427, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1427-2024
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Sarah Prentice, Matthew E. Smith
Marasmius vagus (the Wandering Creamsicle), One of Florida’s Most Common Lawn Mushrooms: PP375, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp375-2024
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Emily C. Kraus
Integrated pest management goes hand-in-hand with safety: PI297, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi297-2024
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Marirose P. Kuhlman, Adam G. Dale
American Sand Wasp (suggested common name), Bembix americana Fabricius, 1793 (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Crabronidae: Bembicinae): EENY809/IN1424, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1424-2024
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J. B. Unruh, A. J. Lindsey, M. Schiavon
Centipedegrass for Florida Lawns: ENH8/LH009, rev. 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-lh009-2024
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Alexander J. Reisinger, Michael Dukes, Basil V. Iannone III, J. Bryan Unruh, Samuel J. Smidt
Effects of Urban Fertilizer Ordinances on Water Quality: SL511/SS724, 01/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss724-2024
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AJ Lindsey, Marco Schiavon, Bryan Unruh, Laurie E. Trenholm
Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn: ENH979/EP236, rev. 12/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep236-2014
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Mary G. Lusk
What to Do When Septic Systems Are Impacted by Flooding from Storms or Groundwater Rise: AE591, 11/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae591-2023
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Kimberly Moore, Mica McMillan, Lorna Bravo
Rain Barrel Water Quality in Florida: ENH1376/EP640, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep640-2023
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Mary G. Lusk
How to Manage Yard Wastes to Protect Surface Water Resources: SL509/SS722, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss722-2023
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Anthony Halcyon, Mary G. Lusk, Ann C. Wilkie
Common Pollutants in Stormwater Runoff and Actions that Homeowners Can Take to Reduce Stormwater Pollution: SL507/SS720, 9/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss720-2023
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Heather Kalaman, Chris Marble
Biology and Management of Asiatic False Hawksbeard (Youngia japonica) in Florida Ornamental Production and Landscapes
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep636-2023
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R. Klein, A. J. Lindsey, M. McMillan (Revision Author); J. B. Unruh; M. D. Dukes (Revision Author)
Fertilization and Irrigation Needs for Florida Lawns and Landscapes: ENH860/EP110, rev. 7/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep110-2009
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Nicholas Taylor, Kaitlin Robb Price, Bradley Spatz; Bernardo Cárdenas (Translator)
¿Cuánta agua estoy usando para regar mi jardín?
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae586-2023
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Maxine Hunter, William J. Lester, Hannah Wooten, Erin E. Harlow, Tiare Silvasy, LuAnn Duncan, Rebecca Elliott, Samantha DeForge, Danielle Treadwell
Victory Gardeners: Food and Gardening as part of a Healthy Lifestyle and Community
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1464-2023
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Laura A. Warner, Colby Silvert, John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Rachel Mallinger
Barriers and Opportunities for Pollinator Gardening in Homeowners’ Associations: Pollinator Gardening in Homeowners’ Associations
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc430-2023
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Norma Samuel, Chris Marble
Weeds as Indicators of Soil Conditions in Lawns and Landscapes
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-EP634-2022
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Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, Lisa Krimsky , Shelli Rampold , Sravani Pasula
Diffusion of Innovation Explaining Support for Septic to Sewer System Conversion Programs Among Florida Residents: Lessons for Educators and Related Stakeholders
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc429-2023
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Colby Silvert, Laura A. Warner, John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Rachel Mallinger
Strategies to Increase the Adoption of Residential Pollinator Gardening: Tackling Percieved Barriers: AEC767/WC429, 5/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc428-2023
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L. E. Trenholm, J. B. Unruh, M. Schiavon; A. Fernanda Arevalo Alvarenga (Translator)
El Riego de los patios de Florida: ENH9S/EP635, 4/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep635-2023
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J. E. Davis, F. Oi, L. Sanderson, B. Moffis, B. Lester
Landscaping Methods to Prevent Pests from Entering Your Home: ENY2098/IN1397, 3/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1397-2023
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Nicholas Taylor, Kaitlin Robb Price, Bradley Spatz
How much water am I using for my yard? AE585, 3/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae585-2023
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Olesya Malakhova, Wendy L. Wilber, Sandra B. Wilson, Kacey A. Russo, Jesse C. Jones, Brooke L. Moffis, Johanna Walker, Basil V. Iannone III
Getting Into the “weeds”: An Introduction to Common Lawn Plants and Their Ecological Benefits in North Central Florida: FOR388/FR459, 2/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr459-2023
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Terra Freeman, Tiare Silvasy, Yilin Zhuang; Esen Momol (Contributor)
Reclaimed Water in Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape: EP628/ENH1364, 1/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep628-2023
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Tina McIntyre, Hamutahl Cohen, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Silvasy, Esen Momol
Rethinking Wildlife in Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape: EP630/ENH1366, 1/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep630-2023
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Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Hamutahl Cohen, Tiare Silvasy, Esen Momol
A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Approach to Pest Management in Your Edible Landscape: EP629/ENH1365, 1/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep629-2023
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Natalie Pegg, Mark Hostetler
Potential Breeding Habitat for Forest Birds Suburbs: WEC455/UW500, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw500-2022
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Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble
Common Poisonous Weed and Invasive Plant Species in Florida Residential Landscapes: EP631/ENH1367, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep631-2022
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Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Dave Norman
A Beginner's Guide to Begonias: Begonia rex-cultorum: EP632/ENH1368, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep632-2022
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Don Rainey, Esen Momol, Jennifer Marvin, Tom Wichman, Chris Marble, Lynn Barber, Susan Haddock
Florida-Friendly Mulches and Their Uses: EP626/ENH1362, 12/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep626-2022
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Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Silvasy, Jacqlyn Rivas, Esen Momol
Mulching Herbs, Vegetables and Fruit Trees in The Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape: EP625/ENH1361, 11/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep625-2022
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Carol Wyatt-Evens, Adam Dale
Two-lined spittlebug, Prosapia bicincta (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cercopidae): EENY790/IN1369, 7/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1369-2022
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Caroline R. Warwick, Alexa J. Lamm; Laura A. Sanagorski Warner (Revision Author)
Extension and the Environment: Understanding Florida Residents' Perceptions of Environmental Water-Related Topics: WC167/AEC503, rev. 9/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc167-2022
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Amy L. Shober (Former Author); Alexander J. Reisinger
Nitrogen in the Home Landscape: SL254/SS479, rev. 8/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss479-2022
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Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Tiare Silvasy, Esen Momol
Soil Health and Fertility of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes: EP624/ENH1360, 8/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep624-2022
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Rachel Gutner, Tina McIntyre, Tiare Silvasy, Hamutahl Cohen, Esen Momol
Pruning, Harvesting and Maintenance of Florida-Friendly Edible Landscapes: EP622/ENH1358, 8/2022
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep622-2022
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