Growing Great Groundcovers

<p>Whether you’re tired of mowing, dealing with shady spots where a lawn will not grow, or just want a low-growing plant for the landscape, groundcovers might be the solution you are looking for! Join us in this episode to find out some of our favorite groundcovers for central Florida yards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources for Show Notes:   </strong></p><ul><li>Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:   </li></ul><p><a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/   " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/   </a></p><ul><li>In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, <a href="polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu</a>   </li><li>Your Central Florida page <a href="https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/</a>    </li><li>Groundcovers: <a href="https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/groundcovers/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/groundcovers/</a> </li><li>Florida peperomia (<em>Peperomia obtusifolia</em>) <a href="https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/florida-peperomia/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/houseplants/florida-peperomia/ </a></li><li>FFL Plant Guide: <a href="https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/ </a></li><li>FFL Lawn Ornaments (Groundcovers): <a href="https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2023/10/05/embracing-lawn-ornaments-a-starter-guide/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2023/10/05/embracing-lawn-ornaments-a-starter-guide/</a> </li></ul><p>Podcast introduction and closing music: &quot;Green Beans&quot; by Big Score Audio.  </p>