Smilax is a common vine that can pop up in unwanted spots in landscapes. Learn about how this plant grows and management techniques with UF IFAS Escambia County Extension. https://youtu.be/63qr101HgU4 READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
JOIN YOUR LOCAL PARTICIPATING UF IFAS EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA TO CELEBRATE POLLINATORS WITH NO MOW MARCH. https://go.ufl.edu/nomowmarch Landscapes and lawns have potential to support many of our native pollinators ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The second Gardening in the Panhandle Live is on Thursday, March 11. The topic will be spring vegetable gardening. You may register for the Zoom session and submit a question to be covered by the panelists. The session will be be hosted on ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn
Pesticide labels are not exciting reading materials but they contain necessary details about the specific product. The label information helps you with many decisions to use the product correctly and protect yourself and the environment during ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
Even though it is the end of the season for summer weeds, homeowners still have questions about management of mature weeds in the lawn and beds. Learn about one of our most common weed issues and how to best manage chamberbitter using several ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn
The change in North Florida temperatures from cooler to warmer is making many winter weeds more noticeable as they begin to flower and form seed. Not all of these plants should be considered for mowing or hand pulling. There are several wildflowers ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural ResourcesAlabama Cooperative Extension will offer training for anyone who will be applying auxin herbicides to dicamba or 2,4-D tolerant crops. While mandatory for Alabama farmers, Florida farmers can also attend these educational classes. See the table ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureIt 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 ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureIt 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, LawnTemperatures 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: Lawn