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, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, LawnIf 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, WaterDiagnosing 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
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
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
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