Recently in Miami-Dade County, several samples were diagnosed positive for a new disease called lethal viral necrosis (associated with sugarcane mosaic virus, SCMV) on Saint Augustinegrass, cultivar ‘Floratam’. The following are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, TurfNew Year’s Resolutions are a time when you reflect on the past and set goals for personal improvement. The Florida Gardener has a great opportunity to make some resolutions that can benefit any landscape. I’ve often been asked “What ... READ MORE
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This is the fifth post in the Landscape Design Series. You Made it! You have made it! It is graduation day-Pomp and Circumstance is playing. Over the previous posts, we covered landscape design tips and secrets to prepare you for next spring. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesThis is the fourth post in the Landscape Design Series “Don’t Panic” has been our reoccurring mantra with the landscape design series. Now that we have discussed some of the basics of landscape design, our confidence should have grown ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesThis is article three in the Landscape Design Series. A Review Are you getting the hang of landscape design? I have encouraged everyone to not panic because landscape design can seem overwhelming, but now your confidence should be growing. ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesThis is article two in the Landscape Design Series Tools of the Trade Remember, Don’t Panic. Landscape design seems overwhelming, but with the proper tips and tools, you will be able to design the dream landscape that you have always wanted. ... READ MORE
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With the weather cooling off, did you know it's time to cut out irrigating your lawn? Turfgrass in North Florida goes dormant through the winter. This means it needs little extra water unless we get an exceptionally dry winter. Even then, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Every day, the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping are helping people in your community create vibrant, resilient yards and neighborhoods. These same 9 FFL Principles also help protect our water, and support Florida’s incredibly ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
The traditional Florida garden is characterized with wildlife activity, indigenous colors, and textures. You might think that maintaining a traditional Florida garden may be costly and strenuous, but it is not. There is a simplified way that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, HorticultureLandscape Design Introduction My favorite time of year has arrived-autumn. With the cooler air comes life. Our communities are filled with a vibrant spirit. But as our landscapes begin their annual slumber, it gives us the opportunity to start ... READ MORE
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