January is for the Birds
While the weather the past few days has been cold, the 3-month seasonal climate outlook for Northeast Florida will include below normal rain, and above normal temperatures. If the spring becomes hotter and drier than normal, our landscape may need supplemental irrigation. for more information check out the Climate Prediction Center. January is an interesting […]
A New Leaf Yard Garden
It’s about time to start decking those halls! I love using natural materials and plants as holiday décor, and one plant known for merry and bright is the amaryllis. The amaryllis we buy for our homes and landscapes are hybrids and the genus name is Hippeastrum. They are in the family Amaryllidaceae, which includes amaryllis, […]
Extension Update
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – ’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning .” -Mark Twain On a recent trip to Ichetucknee Springs State Park I began to think about what I would do should a thunderstorm pop up. After I got […]
The Seedy Side of Plants (1999)
A New Leaf
“Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again” ..Gustav Mahler (Austrian Composer)“ Here comes the Sun”…George Harrison (British Songwriter)The warm weather is here. We have set our clocks one hour ahead. The grass needs mowing. It must be spring. However, time in the […]
St Augustine Grass – Fall Maintenance – Video
Watering restrictions
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s watering restrictions are designed to ensure the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. The mandatory restrictions specify the time when watering may occur, the amount of water that may be applied, and the days when watering may […]
Zoysia grass for Florida Lawns
:J. Bryan Unruh, L. E. Trenholm, and J. L. Cisar Zoysiagrasses (Zoysia spp.) were introduced into the United States from Asia and provide attractive turf throughout much of the United States. In recent years, dramatic improvements in zoysiagrass have been made by turfgrass breeders. These improvements include insect resistance, accelerated establishment, and overall performance. Zoysiagrasses […]
St. Augustine grass for Florida Lawns
L. E. Trenholm, J. B. Unruh, and T.W. Shaddox2 St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum [Walt.] Kuntze) is widely adapted to the warm, humid (subtropical) regions of the world. It is believed to be native to the coastal regions of both the Gulf of Mexico and the Mediterranean. St. Augustine grass is the most commonly used […]
Protect Your Plants In A Freeze – How To Protect Plants From Freezing
Gardeners plant flowers, shrubs and trees that can survive in their garden during typical weather. But what can a gardener do when the weather is anything but typical? Unexpected freezes can devastate landscapes and gardens. It can leave a gardener wondering how to protect plants from freezing and what is the best way to cover […]