As is the case every Spring, a great percentage of the calls I have received recently relate to managing pasture weeds with herbicides. There is a lot to consider when formulating a weed management plan. The subsequent sections of this post ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Even though it may not feel like it, spring has arrived. Now that a number of vegetable crops are in the ground, we've pretty much lost the option to apply preemergent herbicides. Because of this, we need to focus on selective and directed ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
It’s that time again – No Mow March. This is a chance to give the mower and the bees a break. This will be the fourth year we have promoted the No Mow March campaign, which started based on an idea received from a Leon County citizen in ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn
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
Turf professionals will get a first look at the future of weed control and sustainable turf when the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) unveils new research and pioneering technologies at the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Events, Lawn, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
There are many ways that weeds can establish in a landscape bed. Some weeds like Florida betony are difficult to manage once they are growing around other plants. Learn about our experience with Florida betony in the Escambia County Demonstration ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Ask the Plant Clinic: Real Questions from Central Florida Gardeners In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, join us to learn about some of the frequent questions our plant clinic has received from central Florida gardeners. Check ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, LawnGarden Tasks that WOW In this episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast, join us to learn about which garden tasks can make a big difference in the appearance of your landscape. Anne and Julie also share their top two favorite tasks ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
During this season, you can see the large flower pusley, also known as Mexican clover, everywhere. This is the type of weed that inspires love-hate relationships! Landscapers call it a persistent weed, but pollinators and some homeowners love ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension