Tag: landscape management

Conserve Water with High-Efficiency Rotary Irrigation Nozzles

by Tia Silvasy
August 22, 2019

The landscape irrigation system is one of the largest water-using appliances. This may account for up to 50% of a home’s water use. The efficiency of the home irrigation system is often overlooked. Consequentially, is has potential to waste ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Efficient, Home Landscapes, Irrigation, Landscape Management, Ocextension, Water Conservation

Weed Wars

by Ed Thralls
April 19, 2019

As our brief cool spells end and seeds start sprouting, now is the best time to get ahead of weeds. When the warm weather weeds are small, they can often be successfully controlled with herbicides. Ignoring them now results in difficult-to-eradicate ... READ MORE

Category: , HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Horticulture, Landscape Management, Ocextension, Ornamental And Turf, Pest Control, Pest Management

Landscape U

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 31, 2019

Join us April 11th for our next Landscape U class - Weed Management. Get the dirt on Pest Management in this class for Landscape & Pest Control Professionals. There is a great line up of topics and speakers. Register here. CEUs are available. READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Cflandscapes, Landscape Management, Landscape U, Pest Control

Cool Caladiums

by Amy Vu
January 3, 2019

Many of my friends are crazy about caladiums. I’m not much for foliage plants; if it doesn’t flower or fruit, why bother? But after seeing the range of sizes and colors that can sizzle in a shady corner, I’m convinced. I’ll be planting ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Exploration Gardens, Extension Demonstration Gardens, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape Management, Orange County, Plant

A Tree is Growing in an Odd Place

by Ed Thralls
August 17, 2018

Q: Can you tell me what this small tree is? It popped up in an odd place. Depending on what it is, I might plant it somewhere appropriate. Can I grow one in a pot since the birds seem to enjoy the berries produced? A: This is a camphor tree. ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Landscape Management, Plant

Caterpillar in My Lawn, Is it the Sod Webworm?

by Ed Thralls
August 17, 2018

Q: Actually, I have several questions regarding a "worm" I found crawling through my St. Augustine grass. Is this "worm" beneficial or harmful to my turf? Is this a Tropical Sodworm caterpillar? Should I expect my St Augustine grass to ... READ MORE

Category: , HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Caterpillar Damage, Landscape Management, Lawn Pest, Pest Control

Soil Tests at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Plant Clinic

by Ed Thralls
August 13, 2018

I need to have a soil test to see what I need to do to get things to grow well. How do I go about doing that? We can test your soil's pH at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Plant Clinic, 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, FL We are open from ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Gardening, Landscape Management, Soil Testing

Potassium Deficiency in Palms

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 27, 2018

Potassium deficiency could be the most widespread of all palm nutrient deficiencies. Symptoms of potassium (K) deficiency can vary among palm species, but always appears first on the oldest leaves. Some palms are mottled with yellowish spots ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cflandscapes, Fertilizer, Landscape Management, Palms, Potassium Deficiency

On the Lookout: Downy Mildew on Viburnum Awabuki

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 24, 2018

Downy mildew disease on Awabuki viburnum is prevalent right now. It can be a devastating disease causing severe defoliation. The disease is triggered by cooler, moist weather, especially foggy nights and mornings. Downy Mildew causes light green ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cflandscapes, Downy Mildew, Landscape Management, Pest Control, Viburnum

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