Overseeding and Dealing with Thatch in Lawn
Q. During late fall I put down some centipedegrass sod. Will it harm my centipede sod if I overseed my new lawn with ryegrass seed? A. The ryegrass can compete with the permanent grass. I have seen...
View ArticleIs it Winter or is it Spring?
Northwest Florida winters can be a rollercoaster ride of temperatures. One week it dips to freezing for a short time and the next week it rises to spring-like temperatures. We need to hold on for this...
View ArticlePruning Oleander, Hibiscus and Azalea
Q. I have large oleanders that need to be pruned. When should they be pruned and how drastically can they be cut back? A. The best time to prune oleanders is during late winter just before new growth...
View ArticleWhen and How to Prune Roses
Many of the roses grown in Florida require regular maintenance. Part of this maintenance includes pruning. But new gardeners sometimes have a hard time getting up the nerve to cut their rose bushes...
View ArticleBest Lawn Grass and Mole Cricket Control Questions
Q. What’s the best lawn grass for North Florida? A. Choosing a lawn grass involves selecting a grass that best fits the site conditions. Is the site shady, do you have an irrigation system, is salt...
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Ground Pearls, the Peril of Local Lawns
Typical Ground Pearl Damage to Lawn. Photo Credit: Larry Williams There are numerous reasons why maintaining a North Florida lawn is challenging and ultimately frustrating. One such reason is ground...
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Caterpillars That Sting are in Northwest Florida
Saddleback Caterpillar. Credit: Lyle Buss, IFAS Entomologist Did you know we have caterpillars that sting here in Northwest Florida? Well, we do and you’d be wise to learn about them and how to...
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Control Winter Annual Lawn Weeds in October
Winter Annual Weeds in Lawn. Photo Credit: Larry Williams During late February to mid-April, homeowners bring in bags of winter annual weeds from their lawns wanting advice on how to control them. They...
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Treat Tulips as Annuals in Florida
Tulips in bloom. Photo credit: UF/IFAS Extension Q. I’ve seen the beautiful tulips of Amsterdam and would like to grow some here in North Florida. So I ordered some tulip bulbs. Can I plant these in...
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