Where is IFASBOOKS this week?
Turf School for Homeowners
UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County
Bushnell, FL 33513
As any Florida homeowner knows, turfgrass really takes a beating in our state, between flooding and drought, soil conditions, insect pests, nematodes, weeds, and diseases. Learning the perfect balance of sustainable TLC for your lawn can be a challenge. These resources from the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore can help you toughen up your turf.
Florida Lawn Handbook
Laurie Trenholm, Bryan Unruh
Written in practical language by turfgrass experts, this book offers best practices for sustainable lawn management. Chapters cover selection, establishment, and maintenance for each type of turfgrass; soil analysis and fertilization; calendars for lawn care and culture; mowing, watering, and calibrating sprinkler systems and fertilizer spreaders; overseeding for winter color; preparing a lawn for drought and low temperatures; safe pesticide application and integrated pest management strategies; organic lawn care; and complete, illustrated diagnostic information for weeds, diseases, insect problems, nematodes, and other pests. The Florida Lawn Handbook is an invaluable aid to growing a healthy, Florida-friendly lawn all year round.
Helpful, Harmful, Harmless
To effectively control insect pests ravaging your lawn or landscape, it is essential to know which ones are helpful, harmful, or harmless. Experienced gardeners know that recognizing a species and its role in their landscape can be daunting. With this ID deck, you will learn how to identify and understand the roles of many important groups of insects and other small organisms found in Florida landscapes. Once an organism has been identified, you can make appropriate decisions to manage your landscape safely, effectively, and sustainably.
Co-author Adam Dale will be a presenter at this week’s Turf School for Homeowners in Sumter County.
Identification Guide to Common Florida Lawn and Ornamental Weeds
Erin Harlow, Ramon Leon, and J. Bryan Unruh
This pocket-sized ID deck is a handy field guide to identifying 21 species of grass, sedge and broadleaf weeds commonly found in Florida yards and landscapes. It also includes general information about weed types, life cycles and herbicides. Whether you’re a landscape professional, a pesticide applicator, or just a homeowner who wants to tell the difference between crabgrass and doveweed, you’ll find this guide indispensable.
Calibrating Your Lawn Sprinkler System
Keep your lawn healthy while saving on water bills with this full-color, 12″ x 18″ poster that shows you how to properly calibrate your lawn sprinkler system.
For more, visit http://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu