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, LawnWe 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, LawnPlan on attending a FREE training to learn more about Zoysiagrass cultivars, management issues, and pest control for one of the industry's leading turf types. The program will be held at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Dr. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, LawnThe warm, dry spring of 2012 made the return of rains a joyous event. The grass and ornamentals perked up and everything returned to a pleasant shade of green appropriate to the season. Along with the desirable foliage, a bumper crop of weeds ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease[portfolio_slideshow] Pictured: Crotolaria early stage, Crotolaria mature, Horsenettle Bloom, Horsenettle Fruit, Night Shade, Sycle Pod By Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director The warm, dry spring of 2012 made the return of rains ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseWhen watering to establish a new lawn or when redoing an old lawn, we normally call for 2-3 “mists” throughout the day for the first 7-10 days until roots get established. These are just 10 minute bursts. Then back off to once a day for ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn