Eddie Powell Extension Horticultural Courtesy Agent I Walton County pep5@ufl.edu With spring in full swing many Florida homeowners are gearing up to grow their own vegetables. The most frequently asked question this time of year is, “why do I need to fertilize my soil?” The answer is simple – – not all nutrients are present in …
Gardening In The Panhandle
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Put In Warm-Season Bedding Plants for Colorful Summer Flowering Garden
Robert C Trawick Extension Horticulturist II Jackson County rob.trawick@ufl.edu In May we move from the warm days and cool nights of spring and early summer to the hot days and warm nights that will be with us until, at the very least, September. With the increasing heat, you’ll inevitably notice the decline of your …
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Virginia Buttonweed is Difficult to Control
Larry Williams UF/IFAS Extension Agent Okaloosa County lwilliams@co.okaloosa.fl.us Virginia buttonweed (Diodia virginiana) is a difficult-to-control lawn weed. Factors that result in this weed being difficult to control include the following. It is a perennial plant native to the Southeastern United States. Spreads by seeds produced above or below ground, broken stems or roots. …
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As Summer Approaches, Spider Mites Attack Ornamental Shrubs
Spider mites and thier "webbing" on a Blush Noisette Rose. Photo Credits: Matthew J. Orwat Spring is rapidly turning into an early summer. As heat increases so will the incidence of spider mites on ornamental shrubs. The first indicating factor of damage is a yellow mottling on the leaves of the plant, which is …
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Doing Your Part to Protect Water Quality
Carrie T. Stevenson Coastal Sustainability Agent Escambia County Extension ctsteven@ufl.edu Contrary to popular belief, stormwater runoff—not industrial discharge—is the primary source of water pollution in Florida. During a rain, anything on the ground can be picked up, carried via water, and taken downstream to the nearest body of water. While newer construction projects require stormwater …
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Fertilizers Are Easy
Rob Trawick Extension Horticulturist Jackson County rob.trawick@ufl.edu Understanding the numbers on a bag of fertilizer helps you apply the right amount and ratio of fertilizer your yard and garden need. Fertilizers come in different strengths and blends, with the three numbers on the bags showing the percentage by weight of the three major nutrients. The …
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Upcoming Events
Escambia County Garden Talks: Attracting Butterflies and Wildlife to the Landscape. Escambia County Master Gardeners will share information on plants and techniques that help homeowners create their own wildlife habitat at home. Programs held on Friday April 13 and Saturday, April 14 at the Escambia County Demonstration Garden, 3740 Stefani Road. Participants must preregister by …
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Busy Bees
Beth Bolles County Agent Escanbia County bboles@ufl.edu Consider yourself lucky this year if your landscape is found to be a suitable spot for one of our solitary bees. Late winter and spring are the times when these beneficial bees begin their development, causing interest and concern for many homeowners. The majority of bee species do …
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Mowing Magic
Theresa Friday Horticulture Agent Santa Rosa County Extension A healthy, good-looking lawn isn’t the result of magic. It’s from using proper cultural techniques and mowing is perhaps the gardener’s most important chore. Done properly, mowing can increase the thickness of the lawn and make it more resistant to weeds. Done improperly, mowing can produce long-term …
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Color in the Garden
David W. Marshall Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader Leon County Extension marshalld@leoncountyfl.gov The months of March and April are months of change in the garden. Winter is ending and spring beginning. In the beginning of March freezes are still possible. By April, though, the probability of a freeze, though not impossible, is much more …
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