Category: Lawn
Pondering irrigation and our place in the water cycle
July 13, 2020
Pondering irrigation systems and our place in the water cycle Why do we have irrigation systems in Florida? What are irrigation system requirements? How do homeowner yard practices impact Florida’s water? Why irrigate in Florida? Why are ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Two Native Ornamental Shrubs for Shade
July 1, 2020
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer JoAnn Green Two lovely shrubs for part-shade are the American Beautyberry and Oak Leaf Hydrangea. Both plants grow to over 8 feet in height and width, so they need room to sprawl. Both plants ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agriculture, Bugs, Community, Environmentally Friendly, Garden, Growing, Horticulture, Insects, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Blog, Master Gardeners, Master Gardeners Blog, Natural Wakulla, Plants, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
July Checklist 2020
June 30, 2020
Citrus: Depending on citrus fertilizer label, apply fertilizer every six weeks or as directed. Check for citrus insects and disease. If adding horticulture oil or insecticidal soap be sure to use it only before 10am or after 6pm. Also be sure ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Monthly Checklist
Negative Effects of Overwatering Plants
June 24, 2020
Central Florida experiences most of its annual rain between June 1st and September 30th. Water is a very important component for good plant health but for most people it is very difficult to find a balance. Too little water is bad, likewise ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf,Tags: Bahiagrass
Thursdays: Gardening in the Panhandle: LIVE !
June 23, 2020
During these unusual times, the Gardening in the Panhandle Team has been working to bring you quality remote content through this online newsletter. In that vein, we have developed some new educational programming for our loyal readers. Our ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Master Gardener
Water Wednesday Recap – Is Your Rain Sensor Working?
June 23, 2020
What is a rain sensor? How does it work? Last Water Wednesday, the Residential Horticulture Agent in Osceola County, Eva Pabon gave us an overview of rain sensors. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Eva Pabon, Florida Water, Irrigation System, Rain Sensor, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang