A common homeowner herbicide has recently changed ingredients. Learn about the changes and a few precautions with the new product from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/7HNuqg36_Ug?si=1YexpFm1gdJ_1Wkz READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
The Florida Organo-Auxin Rule (5E-2.033) has been in place for several decades. The purpose of this rule is to place additional restrictions and recordkeeping requirements on the use of auxin herbicides (such as 2,4-D, dicamba, and triclopyr) ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Read the latest publications from the Department of Environmental Horticulture for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
I recently received a call from a homeowner with a weed growing in her backyard that she couldn’t identify. Her neighbors had told her it was dangerous and she should burn it. She wanted to check in with Extension first. I had a guess after ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Vegetable growers use herbicides to kill weeds to prevent crop loss. Meanwhile, a University of Florida researcher is using artificial intelligence to reduce herbicide sprayed on crops. "We are building multiple AI-powered herbicide application ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Yes, you read that correctly: vascular plants have their own version of a circulatory system. Understanding this system is essential for a gardener. The Basics Plants have a complex network of tissues that transport water, nutrients, and other ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Weeds pose a persistent challenge in nurseries and greenhouses, making weed management and control crucial components of such operations. To help professionals master weed management, the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department’s Greenhouse ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, UF/IFAS Teaching
Florida residents seeking a dose of luck this St. Patrick’s Day likely won’t find it among the weeds in their backyards. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS
With spring weather approaching, many Florida homeowners now find themselves preparing their landscapes and gardens for spring planting. One effective strategy for weed management is the effective application of chemical controls, or herbicides. Our ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension