Category: Home Landscapes

What you need to know about the Fertilizer Management Ordinance in Osceola County

by cjackson8

June 20, 2023

The Osceola County Fertilizer Management Ordinance may appear to be complex from first glance, but the document holds viable information for commercial agriculture operations and a home owners in the county when it comes to fertilizing within ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Commercial Horticulture, Fertilizer, GIBMP, Horticulture, Ordinance, Osceola County, Osceola County Fertilizer Management Ordinance

Turfgrass- Frequently Asked Questions

by Grantly Ricketts

June 19, 2023

As a commercial horticulture agent, I have been asked many questions about turfgrass. The following are some of the questions and answers. ■ Can I use an herbicide to control torpedograss in the St Augustine lawn? Ans: No herbicide is ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Turf Questions

“Kill the Weed Before it Seeds.”

by Grantly Ricketts

June 9, 2023

Between June 1st and September 30th, Florida experienced most of its annual rainfall. We love the rain because the plants are naturally irrigated, but sometimes, we wish to put the rain on a timer. Unfortunately, the rain also irrigates the ... READ MORE

Category: Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf,
Tags: Weed Control

St Augustine Grass- Did You Know?

by Grantly Ricketts

June 7, 2023

A wide selection of St Augustine grass cultivars is available on the market. The wide selection brings about versatility. Some cultivars, such as Bitterblue, ProVista and CitraBlue, will do well in partial shade, while Floratam needs full sun. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf,
Tags: St Augustine Identification

What To Do in the Yard in May

by Eva Maria Pabon

May 22, 2023

If you've been waiting for a good time to get some yard chores done, this is it. You can catch up on almost everything now. Weeds It never hurts to start with the weeds, before they get out of hand. In gardens, hand pull or spot treat with ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Eva Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening

Plant Species Diversity in Urban Landscapes

by Grantly Ricketts

April 4, 2023

Plant diversity can be defined as having two or more plant species established in a landscape. Having a single species is referred to as a monoculture. The practice of monoculture is very common in housing development and street tree establishment. The ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf,
Tags: Plant Diversity

Managing Lawn and Landscape During Drought

by Grantly Ricketts

April 4, 2023

Looking around our neighborhood’s landscape, it is evident that St Lucie County and the neighboring counties are experiencing an extended period of drought. Lawns that are not irrigated appear straw-like, the place is dusty and ornamental ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , Water
Tags: Landscape Drought

April: Water Conservation Month

by Eva Maria Pabon

April 3, 2023

For the last 25 years, April has been Water Conservation Month in Florida. This is especially important this year, as we are in a drought. While half of Osceola is only in a moderate drought, the other half is severe. Seminole ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening In Central Florida, Toho Water, Water Conservation

Gardening Tip: Roses

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 27, 2023

I heard about a dangerous rose disease. How would I know if my roses have gotten it? The worst rose disease is called Rose Rosette Disease, which is a virus that is spread by the eriophyid mite. Though we have plenty of those unusual 4- legged ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Eva Maria Pabon, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Roses, UF/IFAS Extension

Gardening Tip: Butterfly Garden

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 24, 2023

Gardener Question: I would like to have some butterflies in my yard, but I don't know what plants they like. How do I know which plants to buy? Master Gardener Answer: Since butterflies first appear as eggs, then caterpillars and pupae, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Butterflies, Eva Maria Pabon, Eva Pabon, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Plants

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