Weeds can be the bane of the gardener’s existence and Extension Agents get a lot of questions on how to manage them throughout the year. Whether you are growing edibles, ornamentals, or turfgrass you have probably encountered a plant out of place which is basically the general definition of a weed. Just like with any other landscape challenge the first thing you need to do when dealing with weeds is accurate identification. Understanding the life cycle of the pest (weed in this case) you are targeting will be key for the most effective control with minimal inputs. Your local Extension office can assist with weed identification, and you can find a list by county here.
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Below are the links that were shared during the episode in the order discussed if you would like to follow along:
- Dollarweed https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/dollarweed.html
- Water Pennywort Control https://aquaplant.tamu.edu/management-options/water-pennywort/
- Sedges https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/sedges.html
- Biology and Management of Doveweed https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP576
- Poison Ivy https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/weedsbyflowercolor/green/toxicodendronradicans/#:~:text=Management%20Recommendations%3A%20Hand%2Dpull%20seedlings,in%20the%20landscape%20is%20glyphosate
- Biology and Management of Torpedograss in Ornamental Beds https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP615
- Popcorn Tree/Chinese Tallow – Natural Area Weeds: Chinese Tallow https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AG148
- Post-emergent Herbicides for Use in Ornamentals
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/wg059
- Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes and Gardens
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/HS1170
- Fertilization and irrigation needs for FL lawns https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/weeds
- Renovating your FL lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP110
- Raising Backyard chickens for eggs https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/AN239
- Poisonous plants for chickens https://www.poison.org/articles/plant
We have one more episode of Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! scheduled this year on October 12th. We hope you will join us for Herbs and Cool Season Edibles!
Northwest District Regional Specialized Agent
B.S. Horticulture, Auburn University
M.S. Entomology & Nematology, University of Florida
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