Garden & Lawn Problems
Insects, diseases, weeds, wildlife, and even the weather can mar the beauty of a well-kept yard. Learn how to prevent common garden and lawn problems.
- Fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses.
- Insect Pests
All kinds of bugs--from ants to wasps. - Invasive Species
Introduced plants and animals that harm the environment, the economy, and/or human health. - Weeds
Plants that are invasive, harmful, or simply growing in the wrong place.
For information about pesticide applicator training, CEUs, and licensing, see Training & CEUs.
For information about other alternatives to traditional pest control, see Organic Gardening.
If you can't find the information you're looking for, check our A - Z Index, send us your questions--and tell us which county you live in--or contact your county Extension office.
Resources
Other UF/IFAS Sites
- Gardening Solutions
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Environmental Horticulture Department
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- IPM Florida
- Pesticide Information Office
UF/IFAS Publications
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Central Florida Gardening and Landscaping Fact Sheets
- Starting a Garden
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
- Florida Energy Systems Consortium (FESC)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map--U.S. National Arboretum
Organizations & Associations
- American Community Gardening Association
- American Horticultural Society
- Florida Native Plant Society
- Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)
- North American Native Plant Society
Other Sites & Publications
UF/IFAS Mobile Web Apps