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Lawn w/ Clover overlooking pond

Lawn and Garden

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Insects, diseases, weeds, wildlife, and even the weather can mar the beauty of a well-kept yard. Learn how to protect your lawn and garden from common problems.

Garden Hugger Club

A Jefferson County alternative to the Master Gardener program for our area-- the Garden Hugger Club! For adults who want to help promote community food systems in our area. Members help maintain community growing areas, attend gardening educational workshops, and conduct educational trips throughout the year. If interesting in this club, contact the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Service at jefferson@ifas.ufl.edu.

Red radishes freshly picked at Jefferson County Extension Office garden plot

Soil Testing

Bring your soil sample in to have it tested. UF offers a variety of soil tests. To find out what you need to do to improve your soil's quality, you should know each of the following attributes of the soil such as pH, nutrient levels, lime type & quantity, and fertilizer needs.

Red clover cover crop

Garden and Landscaping

We offer home consults for lawn, garden and Florida friendly landscaping. We also offer insect id, and plant id.