Homeowners with St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass are starting to see tiny tan moths erratically flying over the lawn. These moths will rest in turf and other groundcovers and fly up when disturbed. They are not strong flyers so they tend ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tropical storm Cindy left us with saturated soil that can affect turf growth. At this time, it is even more important to manage your sprinkler system so that additional water is not added to turf and ornamental plants. Even if you have a rain ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, TurfIt is common in Northwest Florida for palms to show signs of nutrient deficiencies. In general our sandy soil is often nutrient poor and available nutrients can easily move out of soils with frequent rainfall. In landscapes where fertilization ... READ MORE
Category: HorticulturePalms are often lacking nutrients in our sandy soil but realize that not all palm fertilizers are good for your plant. Look for a fertilizer where all the nutrients are in a slow release form. The fertilizer analysis will be 8-2-12-4 (Nitrogen ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Zoysiagrass is becoming a very popular turf for new lawns and developments. Beyond the installation, do you as a landscape maintenance professional know how to properly care for zoysiagrass so that it continues to grow well and look appealing ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, LawnMany of us want an attractive lawn this season and recent warm weather encourages us to act now. Be cautious not to act too quickly with your fertilizer application. Despite warmer temperatures, it is still the recommendation to wait until April ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Natural Resources, WaterIt won't be long before homeowners start thinking about sodding a new lawn or renovating areas of their existing turf. Although sodding when turf is dormant is acceptable, it is best to install sod that is green. One reason is that you can see ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, LawnPlants have specific ways of telling gardeners that there is a problem, but not all plant symptoms lead us directly to the cause. During drier conditions, we often use wilting leaves as an indicator that water is needed. This can be a reliable ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTemperatures will soon be cooling down and some of our winter weeds will begin germinating. If weeds such as Annual bluegrass, chickweed, or henbit have been problems in the lawn in previous years, consider applying a pre emergent herbicide ... READ MORE
Category: LawnThe mining bees or adrenids are often seen in areas of landscapes that have little ground vegetation and loose soil. After mating, the female bee will excavate a very small tunnel in the ground that has several small cells attached to it. The ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture