Category: Turf

Supervivencia de las Plantas: Comprendiendo el Rol del Agua, los Nutrientes y la Selección Inteligente de Plantas

by Jonael Bosques
July 15, 2025

¡Bienvenidos a la temporada de lluvias de verano en el condado de Hardee! Geográficamente, tu hogar se encuentra en una mezcla única de zonas ambientales con un clima subtropical diverso: veranos calurosos y húmedos con tormentas eléctricas ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agua, Botánica, Español, Extension, Fincas, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hardee, Hispano, Jardines, Latino, Nutrientes, Plantas, Produccion, Sistemas De Riego, UF-IFAS
synthetic turf

Considering synthetic turf? What homeowners should know before installation

by Megan Winslow
July 15, 2025

A new Florida law that prohibits local governments from banning synthetic turf installation on some single-family residential properties could make it easier for homeowners to replace grass lawns with green plastic. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Cost, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, HB 683, House Bill 683, Hypoallergenic, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Irrigation, Jason Kruse, Landscape, Law, Lawn, Legislation, Maintenance, Outdoors, Plastic, Research, Sod, Synthetic Turf, Turf, Turfgrass Science, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weeding
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Plant Survival in Hardee County: Understanding Water, Nutrients, and Smart Plant Choices

by Jonael Bosques
July 14, 2025

Welcome to the summer rainy season in Hardee County! Geographically, your home sits on a unique blend environmental zones with a diverse subtropical weather puzzle —hot, humid summers with frequent thunderstorms punctuated by dry spells ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Biology, Crops, Extension, Farm, Fertilizer, Florida, IFAS, Nutrients, Plants, Water

Know Your Beef – The Myths of Meatless Mondays

by Bridget Stice
May 12, 2025

Every Monday, some groups urge Americans to skip meat in the name of “helping the planet.” But here’s the truth: U.S. beef production is NOT the environmental problem it’s often made out to be. These campaigns rely on global averages ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Beef, Bstice, Featured, Livestock, Polk County, Sustainability
close up photo of green turf grass, showing individuals blades of grass

6/18/25 GI-BMP in Orange County + Sun Spot Safety Lunch with Swag!

by Hannah Eason
May 10, 2025

That is right! Fertilizer is regulated in Florida and in Orange County and beyond! You are required to learn about it and follow the rules. We want to keep things interesting and beneficial for you, the landscape professionals. This year, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Certified Instructor, CEU, CEUs, Cflandscapes, Class, Classes, Clean Water, Continuing Education, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Class, Fertilizer Training, GIBMP, Grass, Grass Class, Green Industries Best Management Practices, Green Industry, Hwooten, Orange County, Regulated Fertilizer, Train, Trainer, Training, Turf, Turfgrass, Water, Water Glass

Artificial Grass and the Environment: A Florida-Friendly Perspective

by Clarissa Chairez
April 15, 2025

There are a lot of factors to consider when picking a variety of turfgrass for your yard. How much sun does your yard get? What is the pH of your soil? Will there be heavy foot traffic? When there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to turfgrass ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Artificial Grass, Artificial Turf, Cflandscapes, Eco-friendly Yard Solutions, Environmental Impact, Florida Friendly, Florida Master Gardener, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape Management, Landscaping Alternatives, Lawn Care Tips, Master Gardener Volunteer, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Runoff Prevention, Sustainable Landscaping, Synthetic Turf, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Water Conservation

St. Lucie County Conducts Futures Forum – Community Needs Assessment

by johnferguso
April 13, 2025

The purpose of this Community Needs Assessment. A community needs assessment is a vital process that helps identify a community's strengths, challenges, and unmet needs. We are gathering input from residents, organizations, and stakeholders, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, Biological Control, Citrus, Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Conservation, Endangered Species, Extension, Financial Education, Florida Master Naturalist, FMNP, Hurricane, Invasive, Josey Keener, Money, Pesticide, St. Lucie County, STEM, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Water, Water Quality, Wildlife
Rake and rolled-up turf on the ground

Día de campo del césped en UF/IFAS: las tendencias y avances más innovadores en investigación para sus áreas verdes

by Luz Bahder
March 12, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Las raíces de la investigación sobre césped en University of Florida son profundas, con más de un siglo de trabajo ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: 27 De Marzo, Areas Verdes, Campos De Golf, Centro De Investigación Y Educación De UF/IFAS En Fort Lauderdale (FLREC), Césped, Césped En áreas Deportivas, Ciencia Del Césped, Cuidado Del Césped, Día De Campo Y Exposición De Césped Del Sur De Florida Para El 2025, Educación, Español, Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association, FLREC, Golf, Grama, Hierba, Investigacion, Marco Schiavon, Medio Ambiente, Paisajismo, Proteccion Ambiental, Recorridos, Spanish, Vendedores, Zacate
Signage, facilities, grounds, flora, fauna, and miscellaneous at the FLREC in late-January 2022.

UF/IFAS Turfgrass Field Day brings latest trends, innovative research for lawns on March 27

by Lourdes Mederos
March 11, 2025

The roots of the University of Florida’s turfgrass research run deep – stretching back more than a century as scientists have worked to cultivate greener and more resilient landscapes that conserve water and protect the environment. On ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Carbon Sequestration, Data-driven Strategies, Environmentally Friendly, Erosion Control, Extension, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Golf Course, Grass, Homeowners, Landscapers, Noise Reduction, Nutrients, Parks And Recreation, Pollutants, Professional Landscapers, Resilient Landscapes, South Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association Of America, Sports Turf Managers, Superintendents, Treatment Options, Turf, Turfgrass, Turfgrass Field Day, Turfgrass Science, UF-IFAS

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