Category: Turf

Why Does Soil pH Matter?

by jeremyrhoden

September 10, 2023

Why does soil pH matter? The foundation of every successful garden starts with quality soil. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, turf, shrubs, or any other plant matter, you must be aware of your soil pH and understand that it can ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Garden, Jeremy Rhoden, Soil PH, Soil Test, Turf, Vegetable Gardens

Doveweed: A Pesky Weed that may Destroy Your Lawn

by jeremyrhoden

July 11, 2022

Typically, this time of year many homeowners are tackling a variety of weeds in their landscapes. One of those weeds may very well be the invasive and aggressive weed known as Doveweed (Murdannia nudifflora). Doveweed emerges when average temperatures ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dermatitis, Dog, Doveweed, Grass Weeds, Jeremy Rhoden, Sod

Herbicide Damage: The Mysterious Case of Curling Leaves

by Amanda Marek

May 26, 2021

As an Extension Agent or a Master Gardener Volunteer, we oftentimes find ourselves serving as plant doctors, or even as investigators trying to solve mysteries on the farm or landscape. One type of case we see quite frequently is the mysterious ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Curling, Drift, Herbicide, Leaves, Plant Damage

Chinch Bugs in Zoysia

by Amanda Marek

August 12, 2020

Chinch bugs have long been a major pest in St. Augustine lawns, but did you know they can also cause damage in other lawn grasses as well? Recently on a site visit, I came across a zoysia lawn with brown patches and when it was disturbed, ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Chinch Bug, Lawn, Zoysia

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

Horse Herald: Re-seeding Bahiagrass Pastures

by Caitlin Justesen

July 5, 2018

Proper grazing management is the best insurance on bahiagrass pastures, but re-establishment is sometimes necessary. Follow an 8" and 3" rule: when the grass reaches 8" allow horses to graze, and when it reaches 3" remove animals from ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Turf
Tags: Cattle, Equine, Forage, Grazing, Horse Herald, Horses, Livestock, Pasture, Re-seeding, Reseeding

Components of Good Pasture Grass

by Caitlin Justesen

June 18, 2018

Often, I am on farms and get asked the million dollar question “Why don’t I have any grass?” or “How can I grow grass?” As much as I wish I held the secret to rapid, prolific grass; I do not. I do, however, have some tips to help ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Turf
Tags: Bahia, Equine, Livestock, Over-grazing, Overgrazing, Overstocking, Rotational Grazing, Sacrifice Area, Stocking Rates

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