Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Agent Having a healthy Florida lawn does not have to mean wasting water or using lots of chemicals that can pollute There are a few easy tips to learn that will help your lawn succeed while protecting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Work & Life
June 1st is not only the start of hurricane season, but also the beginning of the fertilizer blackout period in Pinellas County. Pinellas County's fertilizer ordinance regulates the sale and use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Water, Work & LifeDo you know about the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule? This rule was put in place in December, 2007 to protect water quality . Water protection is critical to Florida and on January 8th, 2015 the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ... READ MORE
Category: Lawn, Turf, Work & LifeFall is in the air. Can you feel it? Your grass certainly can. According to research by the University of Florida, when temperatures begin to drop, your grass doesn’t need as much water. Surprisingly, during the cooler months in central ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeReserve your seat today for "Fall CEU Update" on Wednesday, October 29th. To register please go to this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/last-call-ceu-update-day-2-tickets-11269652835?aff=eorg Agenda Wednesday, October 29, 2014 12:30 ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureDo you want to save water in your landscape? If you have an automatic irrigation system, the winter months are a great time to save water and increase the health of your lawn by paying close attention to the weather and your irrigation controller. According ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeCan you feel that fall breeze blowing your way? Dry air is moving in, the days are getting shorter, and soon our plants will be slowing their growth. This includes our turfgrass lawns too. It’s important to prepare your landscape ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Work & LifeHi there! Check out this list of educational programs offered throughout Pinellas County this month by Extension educators. Most programs are free to attend, however they all require advance registration at the link provided. To register ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life