We’re getting close to the time of year where many Florida warm season pastures are beginning to show life after the winter slowdown. While this is a pleasant sight for cattle producers, we often see that this is also a time when weeds can ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, Turf
You are invited to a free lawn workshop All you need to Know about Your Lawn Saturday, February 24, 2018 10:00 am – 11:30 pm UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, OHP 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee Located at ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Turf, Water
Applying herbicides incorrectly can pose harm to people, pets, plants and the environment. People who apply pesticides for many years tend to create a false relationship with these poisonous chemicals by not taking the necessary pre-cautions ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, Water
Doveweed is an aggressive warm season annual that can quickly take hold and spread in turfgrass. Doveweed can be found in all warm season grasses such as common Bermuda, hybrid Bermuda and zoysiagrass. One of the difficulties of controlling ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Turf
Many homeowners are anxious about pruning brown plants due to winter damage. The question of the day is "Can I get rid of these ugly brown plants in my landscape?" (more…) READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
The UF/IFAS Dept. of Food & Resource Economics is hosting the 3rd Annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the UF/IFAS MREC, Apopka, FL, on February 21st from 9 am – 4 pm. You’ll be able to network with researchers, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Lethal Viral Necrosis (LVN), caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus, kills Floratam lawns within three years of infection. Floratam, by far is the most popular cultivar of St. Augustinegrass used in Florida. Cooler late summer/fall and winter temperatures ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Turf
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests through cultural, host resistance, physical or mechanical, biological, cultural and chemical control methods. Why should you use IPM? IPM provides long-lasting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Gardening Publications A-Z Administration Annual Report 2011-12 Annuals Annual-Flowers-Bedding Plants Gardening with Annuals in Florida Ants Ants Carpenter Ants - coming soon Crazy Ants Imported Fire Ants ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf