ENH14/EP098 Overseeding Florida Lawns for Winter Color

Revised! ENH14, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm and J. Bryan Unruh, describes this practice used to provide green winter turf color for Florida lawns — selecting rye grasses, seedbed preparation, maintenance, and transitioning back to permanent grass. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep098

ENH1174/EP435 The Lawn Fertilizer Toolbox

ENH1174, a 3-page fact sheet by Laurie E. Trenholm, Jason K. Kruse, and J. Bryan Unruh, describes the nutrients in fertilizer that are most important for keeping turfgrass healthy and when to fertilize. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep435

ENH03/LH013 Establishing Your Florida Lawn

Revised! ENH-03, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Trenholm, describes the two primary methods of establishing turfgrass — seed and vegetative propagation (sodding, sprigging, and plugging) — as well as post-planting care, fertilizing, mowing, and renovation. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh013

ENH979/EP236 Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn

Revised! ENH-979, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Laurie E. Trenholm, provides easy-to-follow tips for maintaining a healthy, Florida-Friendly lawn without polluting surface or groundwater resources. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP236

SL283/SS496 Unintended Consequences Associated with Certain Urban Fertilizer Ordinances

SL-283, an 11-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth, Terril Nell, Jerry Sartain, Bryan Unruh, Michael Dukes, Chris Martinez, Laurie Trenholm, and John Cisar, discusses the research behind turfgrass growth, biology, and ecology, and soil nutrient cycling in the lawn. The unintended consequences of fertilizer ordinance restricted periods are presented to open dialogue among the stakeholders in the ordinance issue and to ensure that all information is presented to completely inform the policy-making process. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS496

ENH1115/WQ143 Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Fertilization for Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

ENH-1115, a 10-page fact sheet by Sartain, J.B., L.E. Trenholm, E.F. Gilman, T.A. Obreza, and G. Toor, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question-and-answer format to address common concerns related to fertilizers, best management practices (BMPs), landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ143

ENH1114/WQ142 Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Irrigation for Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

ENH-1114, an 8-page fact sheet by Michael D. Dukes, Laurie E. Trenholm, Ed Gilman, Chris J. Martinez, John L. Cisar, and Thomas H. Yeager, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question and answer format to address common concerns related to water, irrigation, and landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ142

ENH884/EP141 Weed Management in Home Lawns

Revised! ENH-884, a 9-page fact sheet by J.Bryan Unruh, Barry Brecke, Laurie E. Trenholm, provides homeowners with information to carry out a carefully planned and coordinated weed control program for their lawns. Describes types of weeds, proper lawn management, weed biology and control, weed control prior to turf establishment and in established turf, and pesticide application procedures. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2008.