When should I fertilize? Don’t jump the gun and fertilize the lawn too early. Mid April is the target date to apply the first fertilizer application to warm season lawns in north Florida. What fertilizer should I use? Find a fertilizer ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
With colder days coming to an end, winter is slowly making way for spring. As temperatures rise, it’s time to begin preparing your pasture for spring green-up. Taking a few proactive steps now can improve forage production, reduce weed pressure, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Perhaps you've read about how beneficial cover crops can be for building your vegetable garden soil in the off season, and planted one over the summer. Now it's time to get the fall garden going, and you're wondering what to do with the cover ... READ MORE
Category: , Fruits & Vegetables, Home LandscapesEarly in my career as a forester I received a call from a homeowner as to why all the trees that had just leafed out were suddenly losing their leaves. During the conversation it was revealed that her husband had just applied 10 bags of weed ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
I recently received a call from a homeowner with a weed growing in her backyard that she couldn’t identify. Her neighbors had told her it was dangerous and she should burn it. She wanted to check in with Extension first. I had a guess after ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
OrangeTV, the official channel of Orange County, Florida's government, recently visited the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center to discuss our research and UF/IFAS Extension. Dr. Chris Marble is an assistant professor in the department ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Weeds pose a persistent challenge in nurseries and greenhouses, making weed management and control crucial components of such operations. To help professionals master weed management, the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department’s Greenhouse ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, UF/IFAS Teaching
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
Pastures are starting to green up and warm season weeds are growing. This is a good time of year to scout for toxic weeds. It is much easier and less costly to manage weeds when they are young. Waiting for the plants to become established and ... READ MORE
Category: , Livestock
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