Rude Guests in the Attic
Of all the unwanted pests one could have, rats and mice are some of the worst! They can damage your house, spread diseases and even start a fire. These rodents enter homes looking for food… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes
Hibiscus Flower Enemies
A very common and beautiful flowering bush here in Central Florida is the hibiscus. This can include the tropical hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-senensis, or a species of hardy hibiscus. Whichever type or variety you choose, the… Read More
Summer Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida
It never works out well! I’m amazed how many people ask our office or on social media why their vegetable plants look so bad here during the summer. “My tomatoes have black leaves, what is… Read More
Living with Wildlife and Canine Distemper in Hernando County
Wildlife on our properties can be a double-edged sword. Everyone likes songbirds, butterflies and bunny rabbits, and we should all take steps to protect their numbers as the county grows in population. But snakes, coyotes… Read More
Spring And Jadera Bugs Are Here!
Every spring about this time the Jadera bugs make their return. We know that by the phone calls and visits to our office about “thousands of small black and red bugs on the walls of… Read More
March in the Garden
Pat Cooke, Master Gardener As I write this, the temperature outside is in the low 70’s. We had frost this morning. It is no wonder that gardeners are scratching their heads wondering when they can… Read More
The Dreaded Lubber Grasshopper
Nothing causes as much panic among homeowners and gardeners as lubber grasshoppers! You know, the tiny grasshoppers that emerge in spring, gather in groups of hundreds and grow into monsters by the end of summer…. Read More
Master Gardener Nursery Open Wednesday and Saturday
If you need to replace landscape material lost in this winter’s freezes, or if you just want to add some color with new flowering shrubs, the Hernando County Extension Master Gardener nursery has you covered!… Read More
Hernando County’s Fertilizer Ordinance
In November of 2013 the Hernando County Commission passed the final draft of the Fertilizer Application Ordinance. The ordinance contains new rules and restrictions that effect commercial applicators, municipal workers and homeowners alike and was… Read More
Preparing Your Lawn for Winter
Your Central Florida lawn requires a different maintenance program in the winter than it does in the summer. During the summer months the lawn is growing and actively taking up fertilizer and water. But all… Read More