Many landscape palms are showing signs of cold injury. Homeowners should not be pruning at this time since the area will likely experience more cold. When warm weather returns, only remove those leaves (fronds) that are completely brown. ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn
Beginning New Year’s Day of 2014, a new law went into effect that state lawmakers, environmental advocates, and lawn care professionals hope will reduce Florida’s decades-long problem with stormwater runoff pollution. The law states that ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 8, 2013 By Mark Tancig Photo by Jim Stevenson Leon County’s natural beauty is a big reason people enjoy living here. Leon County Government strives to be a steward of our natural ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Q. What are the pros and cons of overseeding with ryegrass? A. There is very little to no research comparing the pros and cons of overseeding. But it appears that ryegrass or other overseeded cool season grasses may compete with the permanent ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Having a great yard doesn’t mean spending a lot of time and money. However, it does mean you need to carefully plan and choose the right plants. Use these tips and strategies to help you save time and money while maintaining a beautiful landscape. Choose ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot TopicEvery year during late February to mid April, I get those predictable homeowners that bring in bags of winter annual weeds from their lawns wanting advice on how to control them. They usually seem a little put off, disappointed and confused ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Woolly oak aphids are conspicuous pests on oak (Quercus spp.), because they are covered with large amounts of flocculent ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionThere is something for the professional and homeowner at the 19th Annual Turfgrass Expo & Field Day. You’ll see and learn the newest in the areas of lawn grass varieties, weed control and many other topics related to selecting, establishing ... READ MORE
Category: Events, LawnWhen we go through a dry period in spring or summer, I get those predictable calls about some mysterious pest that's playing havoc in lawns. Without realizing it, the caller describes dry spots thinking he/she is describing a lawn pest. These ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnGrowing a lawn in North Florida can be frustrating. With time, most people discover this. Our climate, sandy soils and pest problems are unique compared to most areas of the United States. You don’t have to play a guessing game in maintaining ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Lawn