Common Turfgrasses of Central Florida

In Central Florida there are many species of turfgrass to choose from and within those species are many cultivars. Such a wide selection can make it quite difficult to decide which one is right for… Read More
Posted: September 6, 2020
In Central Florida there are many species of turfgrass to choose from and within those species are many cultivars. Such a wide selection can make it quite difficult to decide which one is right for… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf
Posted: August 28, 2020
Healthy plants are happy plants! For a plant to be happy, first it needs to be planted at the right place where it will get all its requirements in the right proportion. Different plants have… Read More
Posted: June 24, 2020
Central Florida experiences most of its annual rain between June 1st and September 30th. Water is a very important component for good plant health but for most people it is very difficult to find a… Read More
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Uncategorized
Tags: Bahiagrass
Posted: March 26, 2020
Pesticides can be referred to any chemical such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides that control or kill pests in the landscape. Pests can be defined as are any organism that invade the landscape. There are… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Uncategorized
Tags: pesticides
Posted: September 26, 2019
Fall is still a busy time of the year in the landscape. It signifies the ideal time for planting and transplanting trees, shrubs and perennials. It’s also time to over-seed warm season grass with winter… Read More
Posted: May 2, 2019
Landscapers and homeowners alike are very excited to meet and greet spring 2019 growing season. People in my neighborhood are busy with their lawnmowers and are shopping for new plants. But did you know that… Read More
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: water conservation
by Eva Pabon
Posted: February 15, 2019
The Osceola County Master Gardeners have been working really hard to bring our First Spring Festival and Plant Sale to the community. This year we have vendors selling plant, honey, garden products and more. Come… Read More
Posted: January 28, 2019
Weeds- are unsightly and undesirable plants that grow where they are not needed. Weeds often grow faster than the desired turf grass, compete with lawn for nutrients, water, and light. If weeds are left uncontrolled… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf
Posted: September 27, 2018
Healthy plants are happy plants! For a plant to be happy, first it needs to be planted at the right place where it will get all its requirements in the right proportion. Different plants have… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Posted: June 8, 2018
Landscapers and homeowners alike often overlook the presence of disease in the landscape and more focus on scouting for the presence of insects. Diseases in the landscape affects landscape just as bad or even worse… Read More
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