Tag: lawn problems

Fall Lawn Care & October Plant Clinic

by llw5479
October 18, 2023

If your lawn has a history of winter annual weeds such as henbit, wild geranium, annual bluegrass, chickweed and lawn burweed, you can apply a preemergence herbicide to prevent these weeds from emerging. Apply it during October when nighttime ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Lawn Problems, Plant Clinic, Plant Diagnostics, Soil Testing, Weed Control, Weed Identification

Steps to Solve Plant Problem May Include Visit to Plant Clinic

by llw5479
March 23, 2022

Diagnosing landscape problems can be tricky. There are basic steps that can be useful in solving plant problems in your landscape. Step 1 Identify the Plant. By knowing the type of plant affected, you can begin relating causes ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Landscape Problems, Lawn Problems, Lawn Weeds, Pest Insects, Plant Clinic, Plant Diagnostics, Plant Disease

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

Troubleshooting Lawn Problems – Landscape Matters 2019

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 2, 2017

Landscape Matters Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. RESCHEDULED! Yulee County Building 86026 Pages Dairy Road. (Take US 17 North, pass over the railroad tracks, and turn left on Pages Dairy Road. The building is attached to the fire station.) Master ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Events, Landscape Matters, Lawn Problems, Lawns

Q: Is there anything I can do to “encourage” my thin, weedy lawn?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 4, 2017

Q: I just purchased a property on Amelia Island. The lawn has been neglected for a number of years. It is St. Augustinegrass but in places very thin and of course, weedy. There are a number of large trees to shade which is a problem as well ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Lawn Problems

Florida-friendly Landscaping Tip: Water Efficiently

by Kevin O'Horan
July 6, 2015

Is this plant growing in your yard? Dollarweed (Hydrocotyle umbellata) growing in a lawn is a sign of being too wet and/or being overwatered. This native plant typically grows in our local wetlands. Following the 2nd principle of Florida-Friendly ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dollarweed, Florida Friendly, Lawn Problems, Lawn Weeds, Over-watering, Sarasota County, UF IFAS Extension, Water Efficiently

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