When 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, LawnCentipedegrass does not and will not tolerate very much nitrogen fertilizer! Fertilizing centipedegrass too heavily results in a condition commonly know as centipedegrass decline. This condition results in centipedegrass turning yellow and dying ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnBy Les Harrison UF IFAS/Wakulla County Extension Director With the onset of warm weather, the cool season plants are dying back or are already gone. Homeowners are now getting a look at what is growing in the yard during the summer of 2012, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseSometimes the best solution for an older, thinning, declining, weedy lawn is to redo it. In the process of redoing a lawn, attemt to determine why the lawn declined and correct mismanagement practices that contributed to the lawn's demise. Click ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn•A Series of Gardening Workshops Learn to Grow More Fruits and Vegetables Schedule READ MORE
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