Category: Horticulture

Palm Reading- Identifying and preventing the spread of the first confirmed case of lethal TPPD in Seminole County


January 31, 2018

Scouting Palm Issues Palms trees are the icons of the Florida landscape. With eleven beautiful palms native to Florida’s subtropical climate, it is easy to see why people brought many palms from around the world here to thrive. Though palms ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Continuing Education, Horticulture, Landscape, Palm, Palm Decline, Palms, Sylvester Palm, Texas Phoenix Palm Decline

Soil testing is fundamental


January 30, 2018

I have heard that one of our soil’s best attributes is for keeping plants upright - our Florida terra firma takes a great deal of ridicule! “Moon sand” or “beach sand” are common terms used to describe our local soil conditions. Did ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease
Tags: Clay, LANDSCAPE & VEGETABLE GARDEN TEST FORM, Myakka Fine Sand, Organic Matter, Sand, Silt, Soil Testing, University Of Florida/IFAS Soil Lab

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