Florida betony is a very common cool season perennial weed in the southeast. In north Florida, it starts to show up in lawns in September and October. In central and south Florida, you will start to see it in November and December. In both areas, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
In the battle for a beautiful lawn, one very common weed can take over if you let your guard down - artillery weed. This annual weed gets its name from the fact that it forcefully ejects pollen grains from the small flowers it produces year ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
If the FBI had a most wanted poster for weeds, chances are torpedo grass (aka bullet grass and creeping panic) would make the cut. Introduced as a forage crop for cattle when J. Edgar Hoover was just a lad, it has become one of the worst invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Creating a great looking lawn takes planning, time, and dedication. You water, prune, irrigate, fertilize and mow, and just when you think you have created the perfect plot - you see a weed. This blemish does not necessarily imply you did something ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease