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Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer License – Do You Have It?
On June 18, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into law SB 494 requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators have a license by January 1, 2014. Passing the Green Industries Best Management...
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Should a Red Maple be Planted There?
Red Maples are among the most frequently planted urban trees. Many of its features, especially its leaves are quite variable in form. Its flowers, petioles, twigs and seeds are all red to varying...
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2016 Formosan Termite Swarm Report
The genus Coptotermes contains the largest number of termite pests (28 species) worldwide, with the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosansus, being the most widely distributed and most...
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Celebrate Arbor Day
Bald Cypress. Photo: J_McConnell, UF/IFAS The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is Arbor Day. Florida recognizes the event on the third Friday in January, but planting...
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April is National Safe Dig Month
This month, recognized by the Senate and Florida’s governor, reminds diggers why calling 811 before all outdoor digging projects is important to your safety. Before installing a mailbox, fence, deck,...
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The Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance pesticide applicator certification exam is changing soon. July 24, 2018 may be the last opportunity in the Panhandle to take the older version. 072418 If...
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Fertilizer Label Requirements for Urban Turf (Lawns)
As of January 2015 the labels on fertilizer bags have changed. Florida Rule 5E-1.003 required fertilizer manufacturers to modify their package recommendations and wording. “Specialty fertilizers” was...
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Empty Fields? Time to tackle turfgrass improvement projects!
Turf pros, you have fought for years to try to get enough downtime on your sports turf to really work on making big improvements. Now, with school and city leagues cancelled, is the perfect time. The...
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Limited Urban Commercial Fertilizer License – Do You Have It?
On June 18, 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed into law SB 494 requiring all commercial fertilizer applicators have a license by January 1, 2014. Passing the Green Industries Best Management...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should a Red Maple be Planted There?
Red Maples are among the most frequently planted urban trees. Many of its features, especially its leaves are quite variable in form. Its flowers, petioles, twigs and seeds are all red to varying...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2016 Formosan Termite Swarm Report
The genus Coptotermes contains the largest number of termite pests (28 species) worldwide, with the Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosansus, being the most widely distributed and most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrate Arbor Day
Bald Cypress. Photo: J_McConnell, UF/IFAS The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is Arbor Day. Florida recognizes the event on the third Friday in January, but planting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
April is National Safe Dig Month
This month, recognized by the Senate and Florida’s governor, reminds diggers why calling 811 before all outdoor digging projects is important to your safety. Before installing a mailbox, fence, deck,...
View ArticleLimited Commercial Landscape Maintenance
The Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance pesticide applicator certification exam is changing soon. July 24, 2018 may be the last opportunity in the Panhandle to take the older version. 072418 If...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fertilizer Label Requirements for Urban Turf (Lawns)
As of January 2015 the labels on fertilizer bags have changed. Florida Rule 5E-1.003 required fertilizer manufacturers to modify their package recommendations and wording. “Specialty fertilizers”...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Empty Fields? Time to tackle turfgrass improvement projects!
Turf pros, you have fought for years to try to get enough downtime on your sports turf to really work on making big improvements. Now, with school and city leagues cancelled, is the perfect time. The...
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Gulf States Horticulture Expo 2022
Here in Northwest Florida, finding horticultural supplies and plant material available locally is a challenge. Due to our location, looking to the neighboring states is very practical. A great...
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Florida Certified Horticulture Professional Training
No previous experience or accreditation it required to be a landscaper in the state of Florida. So when homeowners are searching for service providers, it is important that they question potential...
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