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Teresa Watkins interviews Nicki Munroe about efficient watering practices in Florida-Friendly landscaping while celebrating National Garden Day.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Broadcasting live from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios. Garden expert Teresa Watkins celebrates National Garden Day and April is Water Conservation Month. Teresa interviews Nicki Munroe, Environmental Horticultural Agent for UF/IFAS Indian River County Extension, about Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principle #2 – Watering Efficiently. Teresa’s Top Five Flowers That Thrive with Rainfall or 1x a week watering is highlighted. Gardening topics and questions include benefits of gardening, what to plant in April, fertilizing guava trees, preparing ground for grass plugs or sod, freeze-damaged avocado, hybrid elderberry, and much more. https://rb.gy/0hzjxx Sign up for Teresa’s monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa’s what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa’s Design Tips; and more. https://rb.gy/gf8k3s Only a few spots left! Join garden expert Teresa Watkins on memorable national and international tours—including trips to Newport, RI; Martha’s Vineyard; Buffalo, NY; Niagara Falls, Canada; the Artiste Gardens of France; the Grand Gardens of the…

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Watkins

Guest: Nicki Munroe

Topics covered

• Florida-Friendly Landscaping
• Watering Efficiently
• Gardening Tips
• April Planting
• Flower Recommendations
• Environmental Horticulture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UF/IFAS Indian River County Extension

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