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Not all Palm Fertilizers are the Same


June 10, 2017

It is common in Northwest Florida for palms to show signs of nutrient deficiencies. In general our sandy soil is often nutrient poor and available nutrients can easily move out of soils with frequent rainfall. In landscapes where fertilization ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Fertilizer, Fertilizing, General Gardening, Lawns, Magnesium, Miconutrients, Nutrient Deficiency, Nutritional Deficiencies, Palm Care, Palms, Panhandle Gardening, Potassium, Uncategorized

Look More Deeply for Causes of Leaf Wilt


November 22, 2016

Plants have specific ways of telling gardeners that there is a problem, but not all plant symptoms lead us directly to the cause. During drier conditions, we often use wilting leaves as an indicator that water is needed. This can be a reliable ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, Care, Gardening, General Gardening, Irrigation, Lawns, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening, Plants, Soil Management, Uncategorized, Watering