Brown Patch is a major disease that affects warm turf grasses in our area. The disease is most prevalent between November and May when temperature is below 80-degree. Fahrenheit.Turfgrasses such as St. Augustine grass, zoysiagrass and bermudagrass ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension,
In weeks to come we will experience Increased temperature which will accompany by increase weed pressure in our landscapes. In the past week or so, UF/IFAS Extension in Osceola County is getting many questions on weeds. Questions include; ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
In Central Florida there are many species of turfgrass to choose from and within those species are many cultivars. Such a wide selection can make it quite difficult to decide which one is right for your landscape. When choosing, site selection ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf
Healthy plants are happy plants! For a plant to be happy, first it needs to be planted at the right place where it will get all its requirements in the right proportion. Different plants have different amounts requirements. Plants needs soil, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf
Recently, there is an increase in the number of calls to our UF/IFAS Extension office. The clients are concerns about the yellowing of their Bahiagrass. Bahia is known to be one of the hardiest turfgrasses available to us in Central Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf,
Central Florida experiences most of its annual rain between June 1st and September 30th. Water is a very important component for good plant health but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance. Too little water is bad, likewise ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf,
Pesticides can be referred to any chemical such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides that control or kill pests in the landscape. Pests can be defined as are any organism that invade the landscape. There are two common misconceptions when ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf,
We are in the part of the year when we do not receive much rainfall and for many homeowners, watering is a way of life. We are experiencing temperatures in the 80s which means without rainfall, the landscape requires supplemental irrigation. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , WaterIt is quite evident that spring is around the corner. Walking around my neighborhood I see people starting to clean their flower gardens and pulling weeds from their lawns. Weekly, I receive many questions on when to do and what to do. Today ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , Water
Introduction: Creeping beggarweed is a prostrate, ascending perennial weed that actively grows in the spring and summer (Wagner et al 1999). Located in pastures, residential and commercial landscapes, and in open undisturbed areas ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Turf