Category: Lawn

What to Know About Landscaping With A Septic System

by Duval MGV
September 10, 2026

Conventional septic systems have been widely used in the US since the 1940s. In Florida, nearly 1 in 3 households depends on a septic system. UF/IFAS researchers estimate more than 2.5 million systems are in use across the state. Duval County ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Best Practices, Drain Field, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Leach Field, Septic Field, Septic System

You and your landscape maintenance company are a team

by Larry Figart
September 2, 2026

Working as a team This summer has been a tough year for landscapes in northeast Florida. With the drought this spring, the late start to afternoon thunderstorms, and the hotter temperatures, many homeowners have had problems keeping their ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Fertilization, Figart, Landscape, Mowing, Pest Control, Turf, Watering

Replacing lawn after spring drought and winter kill

by George Richardson
May 1, 2026

Has your lawn died from the historic drought and other environmental stressors? Here is what you should do to set yourself up for future success with a more resilient lawn when replanting: How to Set Yourself Up for Long‑Term Success ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf

Spring Fertilization and Drought in North Florida

by George Richardson
April 17, 2026

We traditionally have a bit of a spring drought in Northeast Florida, but this year has been a record. According to News4Jax it is the driest it has been since the 1800's! So, what does the mean for our landscape management. Well, first we ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf

Answers to Fertilizing Lawns

by Duval MGV
March 10, 2026

When should I fertilize? Don’t jump the gun and fertilize the lawn too early. Mid April is the target date to apply the first fertilizer application to warm season lawns in north Florida. What fertilizer should I use? Find a fertilizer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Fertilizer, Florida Gardening, Grass, Landscape, Management, Nitrogen, Weed Management, Weeds

Treating Cold Damaged Citrus

by Duval MGV
February 2, 2026

The freeze over the weekend was certainly a deep one In an instant our landscapes and turf went from green to various shades of brown. While there are a lot of articles and blogs telling us not to prune out our dead plants, there is not a lot ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources
Tags: Citrus, Duval, Tree, Trees

Clean Your Pruning Tools

by Duval MGV
July 14, 2025

There are diseases in the landscape that are spread by the very tools that we use to take care of them. When we prune out diseased limbs and branches we could be moving the disease from sick plants and spreading it to healthy plants. In this ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disease, Duval, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Landscape, Management, Pruning

Questions About Trees and Storms

by Duval MGV
July 10, 2025

As afternoon storms are now a regular occurrence, many thoughts turn to the trees around our home. You may be wondering if they are safe, or if they can hold up against the wind of a thunderstorm, tropical storm, or even a hurricane. Hopefully ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Duval, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Hurricanes, Landscape, Pruning, Storms, Trees

Blame it on the Rain

by Tonya Ashworth
September 6, 2024

Over the last couple days, parts of Jacksonville experienced urban flooding that had people in my neighborhood of Springfield moving their cars blocks away to higher ground. Drivers had to find alternate routes home as streets became impassable. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Stormwater Runoff, Urban Flooding

Why the Grass Is Always Greener on the Neighbor’s Side Of The Fence

by Stephanie Means
September 6, 2024

New to Florida and lamenting the low maintenance lush green lawn you left behind? HOA breathing down your neck to fix your problem areas? You're not alone. Growing grass in Florida is not like growing grass in many other parts of the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Best Management, Bmps, Fertilizer, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Grass, Irrigation, Lawn, Lawn Care, Mowing

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