What is the Hort Desk? [Article]
The term Hort Desk is short for Horticulture Desk or Lawn and Garden Help Desk. This desk is located in the lobby of the Extension Office an
- How does Extension develop its programming? [Article]
Extension began in order to teach farmers more efficient methods of farming. Today in urban societies extension has taken on a different
- Should I leave my grass clippings on the lawn or should I have a catch bag on my... [Article]
If you are mowing frequently enough, it is best to leave the clippings on the lawn to recycle the nitrogen in them. This can be as much as 1 to 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet per year- the ...
- I have read about this wonderful miracle grass Zoysia. Is it as good as the adv... [Article]
...een misinformed on the merits of zoysiagrasses. Zoysias have advantages and disadvantages as do all lawn grasses. The improved zoys
- What causes the yellow spots in my bahia lawn even though I fertilize it. [Article]
Yellow spots or streaks that do not turn brown quickly usually indicate an iron deficiency. In the warm months bahiagrass grows so rapidly that it often cannot pick up iron from the soil as rapidly as...
- How can I make my pet greener? [Article]
More than 60% of US households have pets, here are a few tips to green your pet:
- When should I spray for chinch bugs [Article]
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- Is there a fertilizer that will work for lawns, bushes, trees, and flowers? [Article]
A fertilizer with equal amounts of nitrogen (the first number in the 3 numbers of the fertilizer analysis) and potassium (the third number) and little or no phosphorus (the middle number) can be used ...
- Do you perform soil tests, and if so, how much does the test cost? [Article]
Soil testing services are available through the University of Florida’s Extension Soil Testing Laboratory in Gainesville. The laboratory offers a soil pH and lime requirement test for $3.00 pe
- Is there an email where I can send you a photo of a snake that I frequently see ... [Article]
You can send a photo of the snake to our Lawn and Garden staff at hort@pinellascounty.org One of our horticulturists will examine the photo and
- Where can I go in Pinellas County to have my yard soil tested? [Article]
The University of Florida Extension Soil Testing Laboratory in Gainesville does offer soil pH and soil fertility tests, but usually pH or fertility problems would not be the main cause of rapidly dyin...
- We have an in-ground sprinkler system in our yard. How many minutes should we s... [Article]
Sprinkler system designs vary greatly, so the only way to know how many minutes to set each zone to run is to perform a calibration. Calibration measures the precipitation rate of each zone to help yo...
- Do I need a license to spray Roundup? [Article]
If you are applying it to a person’s landscape other than your own then yes, you need a Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance license. If you are a government employee, applying Ro
- Is it necessary to post a notice if only a small spot application is being perfo... [Article]
...tory language does not limit the requirement to post. Anytime pesticide of any kind is sprayrd on a lawn, posting is necessary.
- Is anyone exempt from the licensing and certification requirements for applying ... [Article]
A yardman who applies a pesticide to the lawn or ornamental plants of an individual residential property is exempted from licensing and certification requirements if the yardman applies pesticide
- I have two limited licenses: Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) an... [Article]
You can use the same 2 core for both licenses, but you will need to get 2 category Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) and 2 category Limited Lawn and Ornamental (LLO) for a total of 6 CEU...
- Is the requirement to post a notice of the application of pesticides to areas of... [Article]
No, although most pesticide application posting may occur as a result of lawn and ornamental pest control treatments, pesticide applications performed to turf and/or ornamentals for the control and pr...
- What products are currently available to me for controlling chinch bugs on my St... [Article]
The following active ingredients are recomme
- How can I control those small grayish moths that fly up when I walk in my St. Au... [Article]
Those 1” moths are called Sod Webworm
- I need to plant some groundcovers to replace sod under a large oak tree. Can you... [Article]
