Weeds in the Home Landscape
07/08/24 • 32 min
Struggling with weeds in your yard? Proper maintenance is key to promoting healthy plants and combating weeds. In this episode, we discuss essential tips and strategies for effective weed management in your landscape
Sources for this episode:
- Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ - In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, [email protected]
- Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
- Weed ID, including UF/IFAS Florida Weed ID Videos: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/weed-identification.html
- Weed ID: https://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu/news-and-publications/publications/other-publications-and-resources/weed-identification-guide/
- Weed Management for Florida Lawns: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP141
- Reading the Weeds https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/reading-the-weeds/
Struggling with weeds in your yard? Proper maintenance is key to promoting healthy plants and combating weeds. In this episode, we discuss essential tips and strategies for effective weed management in your landscape
Sources for this episode:
- Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/ - In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, [email protected]
- Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
- Weed ID, including UF/IFAS Florida Weed ID Videos: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/weed-identification.html
- Weed ID: https://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu/news-and-publications/publications/other-publications-and-resources/weed-identification-guide/
- Weed Management for Florida Lawns: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP141
- Reading the Weeds https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/reading-the-weeds/
Previous Episode
A Tropical Yard in Central Florida
Does the thought of living in central Florida bring to mind a tropical-looking landscape? There are many plants that thrive in this area from ornamental plants like palms and foliage plants to fruit trees. What even does a tropical yard look like? Can Florida native plants help us achieve that look? Join us to find out in today’s episode.
Sources for this Episode:
- Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
- In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, [email protected]
- Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
- UF IFAS Extension Polk County YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xcbdX1cDeyXlXUmaW9wBg
- Climate Zones https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/global/climate-zones
- Florida 101: Florida Weather https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/flaglerco/2023/10/26/florida-101-florida-weather/
- 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
- Ornamental Palms for Central Florida https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP020
Next Episode
Starting a Vegetable Garden in Central Florida
In today's episode we discuss some basic tips to help you grow a successful vegetable garden in central Florida.
Sources for this episode:
- Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
- In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, [email protected]
- Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
- Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021
- Vegetables to Grow in Florida: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/
- Find a series of vegetable gardening articles here: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/vegetable-gardening-in-florida/
- IPM: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/integrated-pest-management/
- Introduction to Soil Solarization: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN856
- Vegetable Crop Planting and Harvesting Dates: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uqa22hybg0s3oyf9yishd/Vegetable-Crop-Planting-and-Harvesting-Dates.pdf?rlkey=j0kkba0brfsdzezdjr1bm74mf&st=b4o8hvnj&dl=0
- Vegetable Garden Crop Rotation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3x59ajoghto5e5t/Vegetable%20Garden%20Crop%20Rotation.pdf?st=5ohzzpws&dl=0
Music: Green Beans by Big Score Audio
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