UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
When I came onboard as the new Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent in Brevard County this week, I was welcomed by the Space Coast Golf and Turf Association’s Executive Committee with a luncheon on the beautiful deck of Duran… Read More
Tuttle mealybugs, a pest of zoysia grass, are surprisingly difficult to control. According to UF/IFAS Extension Entomologist Dr. Adam Dale, there has been a significant increase in Tuttle mealybug outbreaks/reports throughout the state since 2016. It’s not clear if this is… Read More
With the weather cooling off, did you know it’s time to cut out irrigating your lawn? Turfgrass in North Florida goes dormant through the winter. This means it needs little extra water unless we get an exceptionally dry… Read More
Excessive or inefficient watering of a landscape can be just as harmful as giving too little water. The best Florida-Friendly Landscapes only put water where it’s needed, when it’s needed. Check out these simple tricks to help save… Read More
In 2014, a new law took effect requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators (for hire) to have a license. This law was passed in 2009. A requirement that must be completed to obtain this license is to successfully complete… Read More
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
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
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
October can be a busy month in the garden and temperatures cool and you actually want to be outside. Your lawn will begin to grow slower, so not fertilizing and limiting your irrigation if we stay wet can… Read More
Sedges are annual or perennial grass-like plants. Sedge species may be found in a wide range of conditions, ranging from very wet to dry, and in many soil types. They can be very competitive with turf for water,… Read More
