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Gym memberships and diet plans get all the attention in January—but your lawn could actually be one of the easiest New Year goals to keep. In Alachua and across North Florida, the start of the year is a perfect time to step back, look at your yard, and decide what you want it to look and feel like in the months ahead. Instead of reacting to problems all year, you can build a simple plan and let the results stack up. Here’s how to turn “I really should work on the yard” into c

In the realm of culinary exploration, few things rival the freshness and vibrancy of herbs grown in a hydroponic indoor garden . Whether you're cultivating basil, rosemary, thyme, or mint, the intense flavors and aromatic fragrances of these herbs can elevate your cooking to new heights. In this blog post, we'll embark on a journey from hydroponic garden to table as we explore the wonders of fresh herbs grown indoors and share a collection of mouthwatering recipes that will i

Every winter, the same question pops up: “Is my lawn dead?” In North Florida, including Alachua, most homeowners have warm-season grasses like St. Augustine or Bermuda. When cooler weather and shorter days arrive, these grasses slow way down and may lose some color. That “sleepy” look can be alarming, but in most cases, your lawn isn’t dead—it’s just resting. Here’s how to take care of your lawn in the cooler months so it wakes up stronger when spring returns. What happens to

If your yard looks like Santa’s runway crashed into a pumpkin patch, you’re not alone. Holiday inflatables, wire reindeer, plastic snowmen, and lighted gift boxes are fun, but they can turn your lawn into a full-blown obstacle course. And underneath all that holiday magic? You’ve still got living turf that needs to survive into spring. In Alachua and across North Florida, our grass doesn’t completely “shut off” in winter. It slows down, but it’s still alive and still affected