Category: Turf

GIANT SMUTGRASS CONTROL TRIAL B. Justesen, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL, J. Strickland, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL, J. Yarborough, UF/IFAS Extension. Orange County, Orlando, FL, and B. Sellers, UF/IFAS REC. Ona, FL.

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: Giant Smutgrass (Sporobolus jacquemontii) is a perennial bunch- type grass that produces over 45,000 seeds per plant per year. Weeds in pastures and rangelands cost ranchers and livestock owners in excess of $180 million annually ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Ag, Agriculture, Justesen, Strickland, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, Weed, Weed Control, Yarborough

WARM SEASON TURFGRASS AESTHETIC FREEZE TOLERANCE G. Ricketts, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County Horticulture Agent, J.S Strickland, UF/IFAS Extension Director, Osceola County, M. Smith, Multi-Counties Horticulture Agent.

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: In many parts of the United States, freeze tolerance of warm season turfgrass is measured by survivability of the turf. In Florida, it is purely aesthetic. Many homeowners desire a non-dormant grass during the winter. While frost ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Horticulture, Ricketts, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

TO COMPARE THE EFFECTS OF TAKE-ALL ROOT ROT ON WARM-SEASON TURF GRASS G. Ricketts, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

by nladd
April 15, 2019

Situation: During the growing season, eight out of ten lawn problems in Osceola County caused by take-all root rot. The disease is known to affect all warm season turf grass species. Not all turf species are equally susceptible to take-all root ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2019, 2019 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Horticulture, Ricketts, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

Landscape U

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 31, 2019

Join us April 11th for our next Landscape U class - Weed Management. Get the dirt on Pest Management in this class for Landscape & Pest Control Professionals. There is a great line up of topics and speakers. Register here. CEUs are available. READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Cflandscapes, Landscape Management, Landscape U, Pest Control

Tips for Hiring a Landscape Professional

by Michelle Atkinson
March 3, 2019

Are you looking to hire a landscaper? Knowing what to look for will help you get the most for your money. Many homeowners or homeowner associations evaluate their landscape professional on price alone. We know how to compare prices, however, ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Fertilization, Landscape Professional, Pesticide, ProHort, Pruning

UF/IFAS Extension Needs Your Help!

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 27, 2019

Annual bluegrass, known as Poa annua, is the most troublesome weed of turf systems, according to a recent Weed Science Society of America survey, and this weed has grown to epidemic proportions, causing severe economic losses. Dr. Bryan Unruh ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Annual Bluegrass, Cflandscapes, Poa Annua, Turf, Weed

February is Ideal to Apply Pre-emergence Herbicides in Central Florida

by Grantly Ricketts
January 28, 2019

Weeds- are unsightly and undesirable plants that grow where they are not needed. Weeds often grow faster than the desired turf grass, compete with lawn for nutrients, water, and light. If weeds are left uncontrolled it will result in the deterioration ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf

Review and Exams for Limited Certifications Pesticide Applicator Licenses

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 18, 2019

Review and Exams for the Limited Certification Pesticide Applicator Licenses on February 21st at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 8:00am-3:00pm / Exams 3:00pm**. CEUs Available. Limited Certification for Commercial Landscape Maintenance *New ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Cflandscapes, Limited Commercial Maintenance, Limited Lawn & Ornamental, Pesticide License

Tuttle Mealybug Update

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 18, 2019

Tuttle mealybugs, a pest of zoysia grass, are surprisingly difficult to control. According to UF/IFAS Extension Entomologist Dr. Adam Dale, there has been a significant increase in Tuttle mealybug outbreaks/reports throughout the state since ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Cflandscapes, Turf, Turf Pests, Tuttle Mealybug, Zoysia

Highlands County Master Gardener class starting January 26th

by David Austin
January 16, 2019

Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class begins. The classes are every Wednesday after opening day until the last Wednesday in March. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Citrus, Classes, Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Plant Problems, Turfgrass

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