Category: Lawn

Fertilizer is Regulated. Become a Certified Applicator. Take GI-BMP Class on 12/10/20.

November 3, 2020
That is right! Fertilizer is regulated in Florida and in Orange County. Every person that applies fertilizer for hire is required by law to have a Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Fertilizer application. Fertilizer is regulated because ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Best Management Practices, Cflandscapes, Fertilizer Ordinance, Florida, GI-BMP, GIBMP, Green Industries, Green Industries Best Management Practices, Hwooten, Law, Local Fertilizer Ordinance, Orange County, Required, Trained Applicator, Training, Urban Fertilizer

Rain sensors
October 26, 2020
https://youtu.be/gMW8jUX14Y0 Drip, drop, drip. I don't know about you, but nothing quite hits the spot like an autumn rain. It can be the perfect setting for cozy socks, a good book, and a warm cup of tea. Not only does rain provide a soothing ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Irrigation, Pgm_Water, Rain, Rain Sensors, Shutoff, Turf

Confusion on Timing of Winter Annual Lawn Weed Control
October 26, 2020
If you’ve had a history of winter annual weeds in your lawn, the best option is to apply a preemergence herbicide during October. But, winter annual lawn weeds don’t exist yet. They are in the form of seeds now. Understanding this ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, TurfTags: Annual Weeds, Cool-season Weeds, Herbicides, Lawn, Preemergence, Preventing, Weed Control, Weeds, Winter Weeds