Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a Florida lawn is to know the type of grass you have; but many homeowners don’t know. The kind of lawn pests, mowing height, herbicide ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, TurfMost years, the month of May is a relatively dry, warm month here in Northwest Florida. This Memorial Day weekend forecast shows hot temperatures with little to no rain. It looks like this weather pattern will be similar for at least the short ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, WaterMost years, May brings dry, hot weather. And, during dry periods, many people wrongly blame pests for dry spots in their lawns.Dry spots are the result of imperfections in an irrigation system. They’re revealed during extended dry weather. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn
Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a Florida lawn is to know the type of grass you have; but many homeowners don’t know. The kind of lawn pests, mowing height, herbicide selection, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, TurfWhen watering to establish a lawn or when renovating (redoing, patching, reestablishing, starting over, etc.) a lawn, we normally call for 2-3 “mists” throughout the day for the first 7-10 days until roots get established. These are just ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureWhen watering to establish a lawn or when renovating (redoing, patching, reestablishing, starting over, etc.) a lawn, we normally call for 2-3 “mists” throughout the day for the first 7-10 days until roots get established. These are just ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureThough the calendar says December, the weather in Northwest Florida fluctuates between winter and spring temperatures. The nice days are wonderful opportunities to accomplish many of those outside landscape chores in preparation for spring. ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture"We have replaced this grass several times over the past few years; and it's dying again." I have heard this complaint too many times this summer. Last summer’s heavy rain, the stress of January’s icy weather, and this year's extended ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureWhen you look out at your landscape nobody has to tell you that winter temperatures in Northwest Florida Afterwards, the temperatures warm up and you feel compelled to do something about it. You just need to “turn your back and slam ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureIt doesn't take expert gardeners or landscapers to create a Florida-friendly yard. All it takes is a willingness to learn and a desire to build a beautiful yard that helps protect Florida’s environment. Florida-friendly landscaping is ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture