Chinch Bugs in Zoysia
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… Read More
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Mushrooms, Stinkhorns, & Slime Molds. Oh my!
Nature is odd and amazing, and there’s few places more strange than the world of fungi. As I was walking through our UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service demonstration gardens, I came across a large area covered in these… Read More
Fungi in Your Landscape
Fungi of all sorts are common in Florida’s warm wet climate. We notice them most when they decide to cause problems such as black spot on roses, brown spots in our lawn, spots on leaves or grass blades,… Read More
It’s Time to Fertilize
I have lived in Florida my whole life but never had time to care for my lawn. Lawn maintenance was very easy – I wrote a check every month for service. I have lived in other areas of… Read More
Grass Looking Thin?
We’ve all heard about thinning hair, but there have been many calls recently about lawns looking thin as well. Rather than lush green grass, many homeowners are facing lawns with bare spots of dirt, or grass that is… Read More
How to Water Your Lawn and Save Water for the Fishes
Did you know that about 60% of home water usage is used to water landscapes? That is, 60% of our fresh drinking water is used to grow one of the world’s largest inedible crops! So how can you… Read More
Spring Cleaning in the Garden
For those of you like me waiting for spring to arrive, get excited because it’s just over a month away! The problem is, of course, that it is still winter which means we are not past the chance… Read More
Water Conservation in Your Landscape
Water is one of our most valued resources in Florida and across the world. Both water quality and quantity are affected by landscape irrigation, fertilization, and pest management practices. Despite having seemingly extensive water resources and high rainfall,… Read More