Note: On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, I'm sharing an article that I wrote on September 11, 2001. In times like these, it seems that our own perceived problems pale in comparison to the big picture. While writing this article, I’m ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
“What is that noise,” asked the visitors to Middle Georgia when I was a teenager. They were visiting during the summer from El Paso, Texas. I asked, “What noise?” They replied, “That loud noise in the trees.” I responded, “Oh, ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
Your lawn and landscape are an investment. A healthy yard can increase your home's value, save water, and make your property more enjoyable. But choosing the right company is important. The lowest price is not always the best value. A trained ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
August can be a tough month for North Florida lawns and landscapes. The heat and humidity can be hard on both plants and gardeners. However, there are some things you can do now that will help your landscape in the coming weeks. Give Roses ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn
Hot weather and lawn weed killers, called herbicides, do not mix well. Spraying a lawn with an herbicide when temperatures are too high can damage or even kill your grass. Most herbicide labels include a warning like this: "Do not use ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn
It’s a good idea to consider vaccinating horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The wet weather is increasing mosquito populations that vector this disease to humans and horses. There have been cases of EEE in horses this year. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionDo you want to give up on having a Florida lawn? Have you threatened to pave your lawn? If so, you may want to attend one of the two upcoming What’s Wrong with My Lawn seminars. I’ll be the first to admit that North Florida lawns are ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Lawn
I will hold a plant clinic at our new Sheila Dunning Extension Building from 9 to 11 a.m. this Friday, July 17. The address is 1954 Lewis Turner Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach. The new building is located to the right of and in front ... READ MORE
Category: Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
After the heavy rain in Northwest Florida, many people have noticed large mosquitoes called gallinippers. Psorophora ciliata often seems to appear all at once after storms or flooding. These mosquitoes are a normal part of Florida’s environment. ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
“If I could get people to water their lawns only when needed, I would solve most lawn problems in Florida.” That is what one of the top grass researchers at the University of Florida says. When it comes to watering lawns, people often ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn