University of Florida Turf Breeder, Dr. Kevin Kenworthy will be releasing a new St. Augustinegrass cultivar called CitraBlue. CitraBlue will be a great addition to the warm season turf selection we have in the southeast. By the way, it is a ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, LawnCreate Your Own Wildflower Oasis For The Pollinators UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office invites you to pick up a FREE copy, (2 per household) of the beautiful full color "20 Easy-To-Grow Wildflowers" magazine produced ... READ MORE
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It is a fact that more than 99% of insects are of benefits to our existence. This means that we need to identify and protect those that make our lives better. Let’s get it straight! Not all critters are insects. All insects have six legs. ... READ MORE
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October can be a busy month in the garden and temperatures cool and you actually want to be outside. Your lawn will begin to grow slower, so not fertilizing and limiting your irrigation if we stay wet can be key. You can even start to slow ... READ MORE
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What is Basketgrass? Basketgrass is the common name of a species of Oplismenus, a weed commonly found in shady lawns and landscapes. It is also known as woodsgrass, jewgrass and wavyleaf basketgrass. Many species of Oplismenus grow in Central ... READ MORE
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Nothing says Florida like a palm tree, and they are usually low-maintenance landscape plants. In the rare case that a palm does get a disease, say a fond farewell, as little can be done to save it. However, nutrient deficiencies can often mimic ... READ MORE
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Healthy plants are happy plants! For a plant to be happy, first it needs to be planted at the right place where it will get all its requirements in the right proportion. Different plants have different amounts of requirements. Plants needs soil, ... READ MORE
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