Chinch Bugs in Zoysia
Chinch bugs have long been a major pest in St. Augustine lawns, but did you know they can also cause damage in other lawn grasses as well? Recently on a site visit, I came across… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Water Wednesday Recap – Saving Water with Florida-Friendly Plants
Did you know half of our household water is used in lawns? Saving Florida’s water resources is a vital responsibility of everyone. Last Water Wednesday, I invited the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent, Tina McIntyre, to give… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – How to Build Your Own Rain Barrel
A great way to save water, and money on your water bills, is to build your own rain barrel to capture rainwater. Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent in UF/IFAS Extension Seminole… Read More
Water Wednesday – Different Types of Rain Sensors
Did you know by Florida Statute requires “Any person who operates an automatic landscape irrigation system shall properly install, maintain, and operate technology that inhibits or interrupts operation of the system during periods of sufficient moisture.”… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Florida Automated Weather Network
Have you heard of FAWN? What is FAWN? FAWN is Florida Automated Weather Network. It is a University of Florida-operated service aiding agricultural decision-makers statewide since 1997. Last Water Wednesday, we invited the Project Manager… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Irrigation and Calibration
Why do we have irrigation systems in Florida? What are irrigation system requirements and why does what we do in our own yards impact Florida’s water? Last Water Wednesday, Tina McIntyre and Brooke Moffis, the… Read More
Water Wednesday Recap – Is Your Rain Sensor Working?
What is a rain sensor? How does it work? Last Water Wednesday, the Residential Horticulture Agent in Osceola County, Eva Pabon gave us an overview of rain sensors.
Cigar Flower
Want to add color to your summer landscape? Consider cigar flower (Cuphea igntata). This lovely perennial plant adds a splash of yellow, orange or red with very interesting cigar shaped flowers that are highly attractive… Read More
Strawberry Plugs vs Bare Root
Strawberry transplants in Florida are traditionally bare-root short-day cultivars produced in the north and planted in early October for November harvesting. Bare-root transplants are field harvested in such a way that leaves are removed, wounds… Read More
Perlite Not Good For Container Blueberries
Container production of blueberries is becoming more popular because it allows increased control of the rooting media. High organic matter and low pH are more easily maintained in containers than in Florida soils, but water… Read More