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GREEN SCENE
GREEN SCENE
MEETING IRRIGATION SEASON
Quench your lawn’s thirst, but don’t drown it
by LES HARRISON
Summer is here, and plants are responding with unrestrained growth.
Landscape and garden tasks are many and must be prioritized based on their importance to the homeowner. Lawn care will likely be at or near the top of the list.
Unless adequate rain occurs every three or four days, extra water should be applied to the lawn.
Guidelines for lawn irrigation include applying ¾ to 1 inch of water each application. This ensures that roots will penetrate as deep as possible in the soil and are not concentrated on the surface, making the turf more susceptible to drying out and dying.
Supplemental watering should be based on the needs of the turf as determined by the heat and rain frequency. If the grass begins to curl or discolor or the soil is dry to the touch, it is time to water.
Watering should occur between 5 and 10 a.m. This minimizes the loss of water to evaporation and gives the grass time to dry out before nightfall. Wet turf at night is a recipe for numerous fungal diseases.
As with excess fertilizer, too much water applied is a waste and will cause problems for the lawn. In addition to disease and decay, the surplus water will promote weed growth, especially dollarweed (Hydrocotyle umbellate).
Summer is the peak growth period for Florida’s turf varieties and may necessitate supplemental plant nutrients. Fertilizers used correctly can produce a dense green lawn but applied in excess have the potential to contaminate the water table.
Selection of fertilizers should be based on a soil test for a specific turf type. The report will state the amount in pounds of nitrogen (the first number on the analysis tag), phosphorus (the second number) and potassium (the third number) for a specific area.
Most Florida soils have sufficient phosphorus and do not need it in fertilizer applications. Many retailers offer products without phosphorus, such as 15-0-15.
Once applied, the fertilizer should be watered in by rain or irrigation, ideally within an hour to prevent burning from the nitrogen in the product.
Establishing New Plants
Shrubs can be added to the landscape during summer if proper techniques are used. Only plants established in pots can be successfully translocated.
Loosen the soil in the hole and supplement with peat moss or composted cow manure but not granular fertilizer. The root ball should be about an inch above the soil’s surface after installing.
Mulch the new addition with leaves and/or pine straw. Keep a few inches between the trunk and mulch, extending it out beyond its drip line (the reach of the branches).
Water generously, but do not flood the new shrub or tree. Check daily for the first few weeks to confirm the soil in the plant’s root zone is remaining moist. When the addition begins to put out new shoots, reduce watering but continue monitoring a few times weekly to make sure moisture is adequate.
Les Harrison is a retired University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Wakulla County extension director.
Summer in North Florida means hungry bugs in the environment. Some eat plants, some eat other bugs
MOSQUITOES and a few have a taste for people. There are over 80 species of mosquitoes in Florida. Most like humans, and some adapt easily to home landscapes. Removal of standing water reduces the probability of being “on the menu” during summer. Even small quantities of water can host mosquito larva. Toys, drink cans, planters and associated saucers can all support this parasite’s quick development. Even plants — bromeliads are notorious — can hold enough water long enough for mosquitoes to hatch. Hollow spaces in trees are another site where mosquito eggs can develop. Drain where possible or treat with a biological compound that kills the eggs.
DEAL ESTATE
JUST LISTED
Outdoorsman’s paradise boasts features galore
This property needs to be seen to be appreciated. The original log home was built in 2001 and remodeled in 2018. The main house features three bedrooms plus a loft, office and a mud room. Additionally, there is a rustic guest house with one bedroom and bathroom. If that isn’t enough sleeping space, there is a 4,050-square-foot barn with an additional bathroom and room for the perfect “man cave.” With approximately 45 acres in planted pines, this property is a hunter’s dream. Walking the property, admiring the beautiful pond from the front porch swing or swimming in the pool, you will enjoy magnificent views.
LISTED PRICE: $1,250,000 ADDRESS: 2665 Aucilla Road, Monticello
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,346; over 104 acres
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 4.5
YEAR BUILT: 2018
FEATURES: Automatic backup generator; three car-plus carport; vaulted ceilings; two floor-toceiling flagstone, wood-burning fireplaces; large back patio with in-ground pool; 104 acres to roam; large pole barns great for entertaining; two fully stocked ponds for fishing; great potential as horse farm; screened-in porch with porch swing; walk-in closets. APPEAL: With 104 acres, this is a great property for all hunters and especially those who pursue deer and turkey. When you are not hunting or walking the property, take a dip in the swimming pool or go fishing in two stocked ponds full of bass, bluegill, speckled perch and tilapia. This is the perfect property for entertaining, with a 4,050-square-foot barn with a man cave, multiple pole barns, a 506-square-foot rustic guest house and much more.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mary Marr, (850) 728-9433 Mary@MaryMarrSells.com Coldwell Banker Hartung
DEAL ESTATE
JUST SOLD
Traditional charm and a serene setting in beautiful Ox Bottom
Quietly secluded on 2.07 acres and located just minutes from the Market District and Bannerman Crossing, this light and bright home features designer finishes and fixtures throughout. The open floor plan offers large windows, soaring ceilings, arched doorways and seamless access to the outdoor entertaining areas. The chef's kitchen provides an oversized center island, gas cooktop, ample storage and breakfast room. A breathtaking master suite features his-and-her, built-in armoires, a gorgeous en-suite bath with freestanding soaking tub and opens to a private courtyard and fireplace reminiscent of European colonial design. Additional features include a whole-house generator, a screened-in porch, a huge travertine-paved patio with hardscape lighting and summer kitchen setup, large circle driveway and oversized three-car garage.
LISTED PRICE: $575,000
ADDRESS: 8063 Evening Star Lane SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,522
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2.5
YEAR BUILT: 1992
FEATURES: Hand-scraped hardwood floors, designer hardware and lighting, beautiful built-ins, private outdoor courtyard with fireplace, oversized outdoor patio with travertine pavers and summer kitchen.
APPEAL: Large windows offer tons of natural light. Encompasses over two private acres. Features gorgeous outdoor entertaining areas.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Hettie Spooner hettie@hillspooner.com (850) 509-4337 Lindsay Elliott lindsay@hillspooner.com (850) 545-2463
The PGA has made its way to the Panhandle once again
The Emerald Coast Classic debuted March 29–April 4 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Raven Golf Club, the first of three yearly stops in the region for the Korn Ferry Tour. The Korn Ferry Tour is the primary path for professional golfers looking to earn their PGA card. A total of 156 players competed in the Emerald Coast Classic, which featured a $600,000 purse.
Raven Golf Club is a classic Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that offers players a true traditional golf experience. The par-71 layout, carved through the marshes and pine trees of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, provides myriad exciting shot options. The beautiful setting of the Emerald Coast has drawn golfers to the region for decades, so it’s no wonder why the PGA set their eyes on Sandestin once again to host the Korn Ferry Tour. Raven Golf Club also hosted the PGA Tour Champions’ Boeing Championship in 2006 and 2007.
Korn Ferry week kicked off with practice rounds, a junior clinic and an official pro-am. In the four-day main event, players and spectators watched as Stephan Jaeger defeated David Lipsky in a playoff to win the tournament. It was Jaeger’s sixth Korn Ferry Tour title, securing his return to the PGA Tour.
The Korn Ferry Tour will make its second stop at the Emerald Coast Classic from March 28–April 3, 2022, and the best way to enjoy the tournament is by staying in one of the beach-to-bay accommodations of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
For more information on the Emerald Coast Classic, visit EmeraldCoastClassicSandestin.com. To book your stay, visit Sandestin.com
SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT (877) 714-3864 | SANDESTIN.COM
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JUL/AUG 2021
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compiled by JAVIS OGDEN and REBECCA PADGETT
OCT. 28 Best of Tallahassee
↓Tallahassee Magazine’s signature event showcases the best that Tallahassee businesses have to offer and again this year will feature Live! In Tallahassee. Tune in on Oct. 28 to find out which businesses win “Best in Show” honors based on votes cast by Tallahassee Magazine readers. Winners will be announced in numerous categories including food and beverage, service providers, entertainment, retail and more.
For more information, including rules and regulations, last year’s winners and recap coverage, visit TallahasseeMagazine.com/best-of-tallahassee.
Marjorie Turnbull
SEPT. 23
PINNACLE AWARDS
← 850 Business Magazine will present their 2021 Pinnacle Awards on Sept. 23 to 12 outstanding women from an 18-county region of Northwest Florida who have distinguished themselves professionally and as community servants. This year’s keynote speaker will be 2020 award recipient Marjorie Turnbull. The Turnbull Award, created in 2020 to recognize an “up and coming” young woman who encompasses what it means to be a Pinnacle recipient, was created in her honor.
To learn more, visit 850BusinessMagazine.com/pinnacle-awards.
AUG. 28
TALLAHASSEE BEER FESTIVAL
← The region’s finest craft beers will be on tap at the Tallahassee Beer Festival, scheduled for the Donald L.Tucker Civic Center in downtown Tallahassee and benefitting United Partners for Human Services. The event will be held in both the exhibit hall and on the arena floor with dozens of brewers serving up their best brews.
JUNE 25–JULY 10 The Young Actors Theatre presents Grease as the 2021 Summer Mainstage Production. This beloved musical will include the signature dance moves and favorite tunes, sure to have you feeling the “Summer Lovin’.”
youngactorstheatre.com/ grease.html
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND FESTIVITIES
JULY 3 Thomasville, Georgia, will light up the night in Remington Park with a 9 p.m. fireworks display. Beforehand, enjoy arts and crafts, live music, food trucks, face painting and more. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and the whole family.
thomasvillega.com/calendar
ROSE CITY JAM
JULY 3 An all-day concert event with a special dedication video honoring those we lost and frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic.
thomasvillega.com/calendar
SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES: FRANK JONES BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST COMMON TATERS
JULY 24 As the sun sets, enjoy one of Tallahassee’s most anticipated summer events, the free concert series at Cascades Park presented by Visit Tallahassee and the City of Tallahassee. Listen to live music from local acts. Bring your own food and beverages, or support a nearby local restaurant. The Frank Jones Band is known for their dance-driven soul and blues.
visittallahassee.com/events/ sundown-concert-series-2
TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM NIGHT PROWL
JULY 24 Experience some of Northwest Florida’s most fascinating animals in their natural nighttime habitat. In this special after-hours tour, your guide will direct you to all of the nocturnal animals that call the Tallahassee Museum home. You’ll have the opportunity for an up-close visit with a special night creature.
tallahasseemuseum.org/events/ night-prowl
REGIONAL
OCT. 9–10 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
← In its 33rd year, the ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival will be held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 150 artists from around the country.
To learn more, visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/arts-quest.
ABBA THE CONCERT, PRESENTED BY FSU OPENING NIGHTS
JULY 27 ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life! Dance, sing and have the time of your life at the ultimate tribute celebration. Iconic hits including, “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,.” “Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Dancing Queen” will have you on your feet.
visittallahassee.com/events/abbathe-concert-presented-by-fsuopening-nights
THOMASVILLE FIRST FRIDAY SIP & STROLL
AUGUST 6 Start your weekend off right by sipping and strolling through the streets of Thomasville. Participating shops and restaurants will be open late, with live music from 8–10 p.m.
thomasvillega.com
AMERICAN VINTAGE MARKETS: TALLAHASSEE
AUGUST 28–29 The North Florida Fairgrounds welcomes the American Vintage Markets, which brings together a variety of curated vendors who will showcase and sell their recycled, repurposed and re-imagined goods. The market will feature home décor, collectibles, jewelry, furniture clothing and more.
americanvintagemarkets.com/ Tallahassee
SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES: TWO FOOT LEVEL WITH SPECIAL GUEST SLOW LOW CROW
AUG 28
As the sun sets, enjoy one of Tallahassee’s most anticipated summer events, the free concert series at Cascades Park presented by Visit Tallahassee and the City of Tallahassee. Listen to live music from local acts. Bring your own food and beverages or support a nearby local restaurant. Two Foot Level draws from Americana, bluegrass, folk, indie, rock and reggae to create a sound that’s all their own.
visittallahassee.com/events/ sundown-concert-series-3
REGIONAL OCT. 16
BEST OF THE EMERALD COAST
↑ Join us for an evening of celebration at the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin as we showcase the 2021 winners of “Best of the Emerald Coast.” Our 22nd annual event will be a night of food, fashion and fun as you sample offerings from the best restaurants, shops and businesses on the coast.
To get tickets, visit 850tix.com/events/2021-best-of-theemerald-coast-10-16-2021.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The COVID-19 pandemic may affect the events listed here. Consult websites to obtain the latest information on their status.
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