Have you noticed many little dirt piles that resemble mini ant mounds around your yard? Well, fear not, for these mini mounds are made by digger bees who are excellent, yet ephemeral, early-spring pollinators. These solitary ground-nesters ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn
The UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office and the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) are partnering to host one of the 2017 Regional Turf Seminars here in Tallahassee on February 15, 2017 from 7:30 to 2:10. This seminar is perfect for landscape ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, LawnTallahassee Democrat Photos by Steve Chandler July 25, 2014 By Steve Chandler Photos by Steve Chandler Most people become concerned about weed control sometime about the middle of summer when their lawn is ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, LawnTallahassee Democrat Photo Credit: Dan Culbert, UF/IFAS May 2, 2014 By Larry Williams Kentucky bluegrass, Fescuegrass & ryegrass (annual ryegrass pictured) can be seeded to provide a temporary winter lawn ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, LawnGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by David W. Marshall: ‘Seville’ St. Augustine is one of our most shade-tolerant lawn grasses. But even it won’t grow in dense shade. February 28, 2014 By David Marshall Spring ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, LawnGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 8, 2013 By Mark Tancig Photo by Jim Stevenson Leon County’s natural beauty is a big reason people enjoy living here. Leon County Government strives to be a steward of our natural ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn