GARDENING

Weed and feed not foolproof

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The weed and feed concept is very popular. Fertilizing a lawn and controlling weeds at the same…

4 years ago

Time to apply for the 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer training course

CRESTVIEW, Fla -- The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2021 Master Gardener…

4 years ago

Wait to fertilize lawn

NICEVILLE, Fla -- Many people fertilize their North Florida lawns too early. Potentially, this results in lawn problems, waste of…

4 years ago

Pruning overgrown shrubs

Q. My oleander shrubs are overgrown. When and how severely can they be pruned? A. The best time to prune…

4 years ago

Healthy lawn and herbicide timing play role in lawn weed control

NICEVILLE, Fla -- The first and best method of weed control begins with correct lawn management. This requires knowing the…

4 years ago

When and how to prune roses in North Florida

NICEVILLE, Fla -- Many of the roses grown in Florida require regular maintenance. Part of this maintenance includes pruning. But…

4 years ago

Creating a Florida-friendly landscape

Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) is an educational outreach program developed to help protect Florida’s natural resources through teaching Florida…

4 years ago

4-H Youth program offers two new opportunities in Okaloosa County

The UF/IFAS Extension Office in Okaloosa County is offering two new fun and educational opportunities for youth in our area.…

4 years ago

Care of freeze-damaged citrus trees

NICEVILLE, Fla -- Recent freezes resulted in cold damage to some local citrus trees. Citrus trees are evergreen and never…

4 years ago

Extension’s role in rural electricity

NICEVILLE, Fla -- In 2021, having electricity in our homes may be taken for granted. But did you know that…

4 years ago