Why Resident Participation is Key to Successful Turfgrass Pest Management Are you constantly switching turfgrass pest management companies, because you just can't seem to find the right one to solve your problem? Before you ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Maintaining a beautiful lawn doesn't have to be a constant struggle or time sink. With some smart landscape design choices, you can create a yard that's not only attractive but also easier to mow and maintain. By implementing these ideas, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
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
During this webinar, learn basic concepts about developing sustainable landscapes in Florida, such as planting the right plant in the right place, keeping plants the proper height, and following mowing and pruning best practices. ENGLISH CLASS WHAT: ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Better landscaping practices are good for Florida! Even though Florida has a lot of water resources, there are also a lot of people and industries sucking from the tap...and more keep coming. Long story short, Floridians need to conserve ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Each year, the Florida Forest Service authorizes about 88,000 prescribed burns by landowners and public agencies on more than 2.1 million acres of land. Objectives include promoting healthy regeneration of vegetation, controlling disease among ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Need an excuse to not mow your lawn in March? UF/IFAS Extension agents in the Florida Panhandle are asking residents to skip their soon-to-be-weekly outdoor chore until the calendar flips to April. The idea for “No Mow March” is borrowed ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Wildlife
For years, scientists questioned the ability of stormwater ponds to keep nutrients out of lakes and rivers. Turns out, they were right to be suspicious, new University of Florida research shows. Stormwater ponds are built to prevent soil ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Plant Stressors Plants can help us overcome stress in a variety of ways, but did you realize your plant can exhibit stress symptoms as well. A stressed plant is more susceptible to insect and disease problems. Here are ten ways you may unknowingly ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Turfgrass dominates Central Florida landscapes. The living green carpet provides plenty of benefits, but turf can be a thirsty bug buffet demanding time, money, and expertise. Did you know that we put more than half of our drinking water in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water