Tag: lawn care

Why the Grass Is Always Greener on the Neighbor’s Side Of The Fence

by Stephanie Means
September 6, 2024

New to Florida and lamenting the low maintenance lush green lawn you left behind? HOA breathing down your neck to fix your problem areas? You're not alone. Growing grass in Florida is not like growing grass in many other parts of the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Best Management, BMPs, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, Irrigation, Lawn, Lawn Care, Mowing

Weed & Feed: Is It Helpful or Hurtful?

by Stephanie Means
March 8, 2024

As I wait in line at the garden center to pay for my new spring plant purchase, I see big stacks of “weed & feed” and other lawn fertilizers conveniently located to grab and go on the way out the door. The images of lush green grass ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Best Management Practices, Conservation, Duval, Fertilizer, Fertilizing The Lawn, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Herbicide, Landscape, Lawn Care, Management, Weed Management, Weed N Feed, Weeds, When To Fertilizer

Managing Southern Chinch Bugs

by George Richardson
April 25, 2023

For the Commercial Horticulture Audience: The southern chinch bug, Blissus insularus, is the most damaging insect pest of St. Augustinegrass. They tend to strike when turf is stressed by drought conditions in spring to summer. However, I have ... READ MORE

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Tags: Blissus Insularis, Chinch Bugs, Commercial Horticulture, Lawn Care, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control

Do You Really Need Lawn Grass Lecture

by llw5479
March 6, 2023

Have you ever threatened to pave your lawn? Maybe the lawn grass is trying to tell you something. Not every square foot of a landscape needs to be a well-manicured lawn. Maybe you picked the wrong lawn grass for the site. Maybe you are incorrectly ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Dying Lawn Grass, Event, Lawn Care, Turfgrass Alternatives

New user-friendly soil test kit to improve Florida landscapes

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
February 15, 2023

• The University of Florida partners with AgriTech Corp. to offer a UF/IFAS-branded Soil Test Kit Powered by SoilKit®, tailored for Florida soils. • Easy-to-understand results help homeowners, landscapers and municipalities ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agritech, Bryan Unruh, Landscape, Lawn, Lawn Care, Soil Testing, SoilKit, UF IFAS Extension

Water conservation starts with irrigation, report finds

by Tory Moore
March 22, 2022

Florida is expected to grow by another 15 million people by the year 2070, according to the Florida 2070 Project. This means more homes, more yards with permanent in-ground sprinkler systems and a greater impact to the state’s water supply. To ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, H2OSAV, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Water, Water Conservation, Water Use, World Water Day

Getting Ready for Another Lawn Growing Season Presentation

by llw5479
March 1, 2022

Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a Florida lawn is to know the type of grass you’re managing. The kind of lawn pests, mowing height, herbicide selection, irrigation requirements ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Lawn, Lawn Care, Presentation, Seminar

Creating a Healthy Lawn

by Beth Bolles
February 4, 2022

Spring is just around the corner and lawns will soon begin active growth. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension for tips to have an attractive and healthy lawn. We will also discuss a few alternatives to the traditional lawn. There are two ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Fertilization, Groundcovers, Lawn Care, Lawn Problems, Lawns, Turf, Watering Lawns

Healthy Lawn & Herbicide Timing Play Role in Lawn Weed Control

by Kristie Popa
February 22, 2021

The first and best method of weed control begins with correct lawn management. This requires knowing the lawn grass you have, mowing it at the correct height, watering it on an as needed basis and fertilizing it correctly. Each lawn grass ... READ MORE

Category: Lawn, Turf
Tags: Lawn Care, Lawn Weeds, Preemergence Herbicides

Some Plants Toxic To Dogs

by Les Harrison
May 1, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Les Harrison With the warmer weather the time for outdoor activities has arrived for all living in the area. It causes much consternation with many parents to have children who want only to stare at a phone ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dogs, Florida Plants, Lawn Care, Les Harrison, North Florida, Pet Management, Toxic Plants, UF IFAS Extension

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