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Category: Lawn
Fact Sheets: Lawns and Turfs | Anthacnose | Cerospora Leaf Spot | St Augustine Grass | Fairy Ring | Fertilization | Gray Leaf Spot | Nitrate Leaching | Rust | Pythium Root Rot | Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension
Lawns/Turfs Anthracnose BMP for Home Lawns Bugs in St. Augustinegrass ‘Captiva’ St. Augustinegrass Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease Identification Drought Environmental Stresses and Your Florida Lawn Establishing Your Lawn Fairy Ring… Read More
Fact Sheets: Irrigation | Stephen Brown | Lee County Extension
Irrigation Cape Coral (City) Irrigation Schedule FAQ on Landscape Irrigation Irrigation in Dry May Reclaimed Water: What’s in it, Where does it go? Reclaimed Water: Constituents of Concern Reclaimed Water: Frequently Asked Questions Soft and Squishy Lawns Water Restriction… Read More
Ending Your Irrigation Frustration
Landscaping Pet Peeve Here are a few of my landscaping pet peeves: invasive species, volcano mulching, and improper irrigation. Improper irrigation bothers me the most, especially when I see wasted water on sidewalks and roadways. I used to… Read More
Sprinkler Checkup – Part 2 – Rain Sensors!
In a recent blog post, we covered the basics of doing a sprinkler “wet-check.” (If you missed that post, or want a quick review, click here.) In today’s post, we’re focusing entirely on rain sensors, and how/why they… Read More
UF Research Center Celebrates 50 Years of Keeping Central Florida Green
APOPKA, Fla. – Few residents may think of the University of Florida and a team of researchers when they look at their trees, shrubs, or vegetable gardens. But, UF scientists’ research on pests, urban landscaping and local food… Read More
Fall Fertilization for Healthy Lawns and Waterways
By Christine Kelly-Begazo, Indian River County Agriculture Extension Agent and Josh Kutyna, Extension office Program Assistant As most of us know by now, Indian River County has enacted a fertilization ban which runs from June 1st – September 30th…. Read More
Ficus Whitefly, Singhiella simplex, was One of the Most Destructive Landscape Pests
Before ficus whitefly, this community was surrounded by a wall of Ficus benjamina. Same hedge, about 6 years after ficus whitefly invasion. Dr. Muhammed Z. Ahmed and Collier County MG Tatiana Burhart evaluate the hedge’s failure. Ficus whiteflies… Read More
Hurricanes and the Landscape: Last Minute Preparations
When tropical systems threaten you, what should you do? Preparation in the landscape can be key to protect your investment in your property and personal safety during hurricane season. Prepare Well in Advance One key idea to preparing… Read More
CitraBlue a new St. Augustinegrass for 2019
University of Florida Turf Breeder, Dr. Kevin Kenworthy will be releasing a new St. Augustinegrass cultivar called CitraBlue. CitraBlue will be a great addition to the warm season turf selection we have in the southeast. By the way,… Read More