Lawn & Garden

Purpose

We assist homeowners and horticulture professionals with research-based information.  Master Gardener volunteers are also available to assist homeowners with their gardening questions. 

Call 475-5230 or stop by the office at 3740 Stefani Road.

Extension Sitings

It is too warm to use most herbicides on lawns. Handpulling and cultivating are your options during the summer months.

Our drought conditions have helped identify many irrigation system problems. You may need an irrigation company to assist in the analysis of your system so that it applies water efficiently and evenly our your turf.

Mowing at the appropriate level for your turfgrass will help prevent some weed problems. Check the chart in the UF publication to see if you are mowing properly.

Oak leaf blister is very common right now on many laurel and water oaks. This fungus infects new leaves causing raised blisters, twisted foliage, and eventually brown areas. Severely infected leaves often drop from the tree. Don't worry too much though. Healthy trees will be able to put out new foliage later on in the season. See a picture here.

Soil Testing - Before adding fertilizer or lime to your lawn or garden, make sure it is needed. Download the soil testing form to send a sample to the University of Florida for analysis.

Learn about growing palms in Escambia County.

Stop Crape Murder! Hatracking or topping is not necessary each winter to produce flowers next year. Learn more about crape myrtles and pruning in our area.

Additional Resources

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  Daffodil brochure
  
• IFAS Books
• We are sold out of Simply Southern. We thank everyone for their support with this project.