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Even though it is the end of the season for summer weeds, homeowners still have questions about management of mature weeds in the lawn and beds. Learn about one of our most common weed issues and how to… Read More
September 18, 2018, 9 am – 3 pm, $35 Seating is LIMITED to 30! Lunch included, CEUs have been applied for This advanced course is designed for individuals who have completed the irrigation basics workshop or have a… Read More
Love to learn more about gardening in the Panhandle? Plan to attend a special education day, Saturday, October 20, organized by UF IFAS Extension Escambia County Master Gardeners. There will be several sessions featuring the topics of turf… Read More
We’ve all heard about thinning hair, but there have been many calls recently about lawns looking thin as well. Rather than lush green grass, many homeowners are facing lawns with bare spots of dirt, or grass that is… Read More
As we move into the mid-summer period, your lawn should be looking its best – a result of long periods of daylight, ample rainfall and warm nights. Lawns have recovered from the stress of the winter season and… Read More
Spring is literally around the corner, and our attention turns from the brown of dormancy to the green of new growth. It’s my favorite time of year as plants become a focus of our human attention. Turning our… Read More
An attractive lawn is an enhancement for the landscape but starting too early with care in North Florida can cause serious issues for turf health and the environment. Even though our area experienced warmer temperatures in February, there… Read More
What is that white weed-flower that blankets your lawn like snow during the cool season? That’s Florida pusley, also known as Florida snow or Mexican clover. Depending on whom you ask, it is either considered pretty, with… Read More
June 1st is not only the start of hurricane season, but also the beginning of the fertilizer blackout period in Pinellas County. Pinellas County’s fertilizer ordinance regulates the sale and use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus to… Read More
What is a pest? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is my brother. For this article, though, let’s focus on pests in the landscape. Diseases, insects and weeds are the major pests that vex homeowners…. Read More
