You’ve probably heard some tips to prevent picking up ticks in the past, but did you ever wonder why some work and others don’t? Understanding the life cycle and behavior of common ticks can help you succeed with your prevention measures. A ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
It’s really tempting to buy a tree and plant it in the middle of your lawn or directly in front of your picture window, but instead take some time to choose the best spot first. Several considerations such as maintenance and mature size should ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Originally published March 12, 2017 The News Herald Celebrate Outdoors insert You’ve probably heard the phrase “Do as I say, not as I do” and sometimes I have to admit that’s a good tactic for taking gardening advice from me. My ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES
Regardless of what the tag says one size does not fit all. As with clothing, a piece will undoubtedly be too large for some and too small for others. Trying to go with a “one size fits all” approach to lawn care will lead to the same kind ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Researchers from University of West Florida recently estimated the value of Artificial Reefs to Florida's coastal economy. Bay County artificial reefs provide 49.02 million dollars annually in personal income to local residents. Bay County ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesA common diagnostic service offered at your local UF/IFAS Extension office is plant identification. Whether you need a persistent weed identified so you can implement a management program or you need to identify an ornamental plant and get ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureMissing rose buds, pulled up pansies, and damaged tree trunks are all signs that something has been visiting your garden while you are away. But what could it be? Most gardeners are familiar with leaf spots caused by fungal diseases or minor ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureIf you’ve considered starting a vegetable garden but are intimidated by the idea, this time of year is a great time to give radishes a try. Radishes are a cool season crop and will grow well in the mild winter climate of North Florida. The ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureIf you are looking for a late summer blooming plant that attracts pollinators and survives in a tough spot, dotted horsemint (Monarda punctata) is for you! This native plant thrives in sunny, well-drained sites but will also tolerate moist ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureEarlier this year, Bay County completed an artificial reef deployment in Gulf waters approximately 3 nautical miles (nm) south of the Panama City Beach Pier (Pier Park) and 11 nm west of St Andrew Bay Pass in Small Area Artificial Reef Site ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources