Tag: Turf

Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! 2021

by juliebmcconnell and aphilyaw

March 5, 2021

by Julie McConnell | Jan 14, 2021 We are back with new topics and guest speakers for 2021! All sessions are Thursdays at noon CDT or 1:00 p.m. EDT. There are two ways to join the Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! webinars: 1. Facebook ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Disease, Educational Workshop, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Foliage, General Gardening, Herbs, Houseplants, Insects, Invasive Species, Lawns, Pruning, Trees, Turf, Weeds

Put Some Thought into Tree Placement

by juliebmcconnell
April 7, 2017

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
Tags: Garden Design, Installation, Irrigation, Landscaping, Lawn, Lawns, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Trees, Turf, Uncategorized

Why A One Size Fits All Approach to Lawn Care is a Bad Idea

by juliebmcconnell
February 23, 2017

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
Tags: Classes, Fertilizer, Garden Design, General Gardening, Identification, Installation, Lawn, Lawns, Maintenance, Mowing, Panhandle Gardening, Turf, Turfgrass, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events

Mowing Matters

by juliebmcconnell
June 8, 2016

Mowing is an important and often overlooked landscape best management practices that can increase lawn health. Most of us mowed lawns to earn some spending money as kids. As long as it was shorter when we finished than when we started our ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Lawns, Mowing, Panhandle Gardening, Turf

Right Plant, Right Place, Right Time!

by juliebmcconnell
March 2, 2016

Those familiar with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles know that the number one rule is Right Plant, Right Place. But proper timing is important and should not be discounted! Experienced gardeners recognize that certain flowering ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Lawns, Panhandle Gardening, Seeding Turf, Turf

Old Habits Die Hard

by juliebmcconnell
June 30, 2015

If you’ve been gardening for more than a few years, you may be confused by UF/IFAS recommendations that conflict with practices you’ve used for years. You aren’t imagining things, we do change recommendations based on the most current ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Fertilizer, Installation, Irrigation, Landscape, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Trees, Turf, Turfgrass

Seasonal Fertilization

by juliebmcconnell
September 9, 2013

Although temperatures are still hovering around 90° F, the last fall fertilization date is approaching quickly. Mid-September is the deadline for applying fertilizer to warm season turf-grasses and landscape ornamental plants for the year. ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Fall 2013, Fertilization, Panhandle Gardening, Turf

Weed Control is not “One Size Fits All”

by juliebmcconnell
August 5, 2013

Above average rainfall this summer has supplied water to more than just our landscapes, weeds are benefiting and flourishing as well. Just as with any other landscape pest, proper weed control starts with accurate identification and knowledge ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: General Gardening, Herbicide, Landscape, Mowing, Panhandle Gardening, Pest, Summer 2013, Turf, Weed

Importance of Following Pesticide Labels

by juliebmcconnell
July 22, 2013

When you contact your local extension office for pest control recommendations you will likely hear “follow the label” over and over again. So, why do we emphasize the pesticide label so strongly when talking to both homeowners and landscape ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Disease, Garden, Insect, Lawn, Panhandle Gardening, Pesticide, Trees, Turf

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