Understanding the Significance of Soil
In Lee County we are blessed (and possibly cursed) with a variety of different soil types. We are in …
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Understanding a Pesticide Label- Herbicide Groups
Herbicides work in different ways in weeds to ultimately control their growth. They are separated by their Mode of …
Weed ID- Bitter Sneezeweed
Bitter Sneezeweed (Helenium amarum) is a warm season annual that has a small yellow flower with narrow leaves. It …
Ragweed and Allergies
One weed that is a nuisance in a row crop field as well as those with allergies is Ragweed. Ambrosia …
Addressing Aquatic Weeds in Your Pond
As the fourth of July is over and warm temperatures have finally appeared, homeowners look out at their ponds …
Addressing Aquatic Weeds in Your Pond
As the fourth of July closes in and warm temperatures have finally appeared, homeowners look out at their ponds …
How to Manage Carolina Geranium
Geranium carolinianum A native of the east coast Carolina Geranium is a shorter plant that has small white blooms. It …
Understanding a Pesticide Label- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE is required when applying or preparing a pesticide for use. Some of you may be asking, what is …
Weed ID- Dollarweed
Hydrocotyle umbellata Common in moist soils Dollarweed is a native plant that does well in damp wet conditions. This weed …
Weed ID- Violet Woodsorrel
Oxalis violacea A native of Eastern North America oxalis violacea has bright purple flowers and shallowly notched leaves. It is …
Weed Identification- Yellow Woodsorrel
Oxalis stricta Yellow Woodsorrel is a common pasture weed that also appears in home landscapes. You can identify it by …
What Is Centipede Grass?
Eremochloa ophiuroides Centipede grass is a brighter green color than Tall Fescue and prefers acidic soils. It can be an …