Category: Lawn
Arbor Day Workshop and Tree Giveaway a Success!
January 24, 2014
Despite the decidedly non-Florida weather outside, over 100 Escambia County residents braved the sleet and snow to attend today's Arbor Day tree workshop and giveaway at the newly renovated Molino Community Center. Educational talks, led ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterCold Damage on Palms
January 16, 2014
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: LawnNew Year Brings New Fertilizer Regulations
January 12, 2014
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, LawnTags: Brings, Fertilizer, Panhandle Outdoors, Regulations, Year
Consider Our Water Resources when Using Lawn and Garden Chemicals
November 13, 2013
Guest 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, LawnTags: Fertilizers And BMP, October - December 2014, Pesticides
Pros & Cons of Seeding Temporary Winter Lawn and Planting Sod Now
November 11, 2013
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
Low-maintenance Landscaping
November 9, 2013
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 TopicTags: Garden, Gardening, Landscape, Lawn And Garden Hot Topic
Control winter annual lawn weeds in October
October 22, 2013
Every 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, LawnNew on Featured Creatures! Woolly oak aphids. By Halbert.
October 17, 2013
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 ExtensionTags: Aphid, Featured Creatures, Oak, Pest Alert
2013 Turfgrass Expo & Field Day
June 16, 2013
There 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, Lawn