weeds

When to sod St. Augustinegrass and July plant clinic

FLORIDA –  Q. I want to plant St. Augustinegrass but was told that the sod may be full of fungus…

2 years ago

Learn about pollinators at No Mow March program

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- If you are interested in learning more about pollinators that are important to wildlife on our…

2 years ago

Winter lawn “weeds,” a place for pollinators and Easter eggs

FLORIDA -- As a boy, I remember our St. Augustinegrass lawn. I fondly remember winter annual weeds in that lawn.…

2 years ago

Prevent winter weeds in October

FLORIDA -- During late February to mid-April, homeowners bring in bags of winter annual weeds from their lawns wanting advice…

2 years ago

Sticker weed in lawns continues to poke people and pets

Burweed seeds germinate in fall. The low growing weeds resemble miniature parsley plants and remain small and inconspicuous during winter.…

5 years ago

Winter annual weeds, a great place to hide Easter eggs

Most lawns have countless numbers of winter annual seeds awaiting the cooler temperatures and shorter days of early winter to…

6 years ago

Timing critical when controlling annual lawn weeds

Timing of a preemergence herbicide application for summer annual weeds such as crabgrass should be during February when day temperatures…

6 years ago

Time for lawn preemergence herbicide, if needed

Timing of a preemergence herbicide application for summer annual weeds such as crabgrass should be during mid-February to March 5…

7 years ago

Fall/winter tree leaves can help control landscape weeds

Tree leaves make good mulch. They can be placed on the soil surface beneath and around shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals…

7 years ago

Control winter annual lawn weeds in October

If you’ve had a history of winter annual weeds in your lawn, the best option is to apply a preemergence…

7 years ago

Apply lawn pre-emergence herbicide this month in Northwest Florida

We are quickly approaching the window of opportunity to use a pre-emergence herbicide in lawns in Northwest Florida. But not…

9 years ago

Apply preemergence herbicide in early spring in North Florida

The coming weeks are the time to apply a preemergence herbicide to prevent summer annual weeds in your lawn. Timing…

11 years ago