Many trees fail as a result of improper planting procedures. Planting too deep and not addressing circling roots at planting are common causes for tree failure. There are two main ways deep planting causes the decline or death of trees. It ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home LandscapesMany landscape palms are showing signs of cold injury. Homeowners should not be pruning at this time since the area will likely experience more cold. When warm weather returns, only remove those leaves (fronds) that are completely brown. ... READ MORE
Category: LawnRose rosette (witches’ broom) symptoms were first observed in 1940 in Canada on wild roses. Subsequently symptomatic plants were discovered in California in 1941 and many other states in the U.S. In 2011, the disease was confirmed to be caused ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTallahassee Democrat January 17, 2014 By Sam Hand Photo by Sam Hand Working with the Leon County Extension Office, I spend a great amount of my field time answering questions from concerned homeowners who want to plant trees in their yards. ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesWant to learn how to graft Camellias? Graft your favorite cultivar onto an adapted rootstock! Saturday January 18th 9:00am – 12:00pm CST ! Join us to learn how to graft your favorite camellia cultivar onto an adapted rootstock You ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesBeginning New Year’s Day of 2014, a new law went into effect that state lawmakers, environmental advocates, and lawn care professionals hope will reduce Florida’s decades-long problem with stormwater runoff pollution. The law states that ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, LawnFor at least several months each year most deciduous trees – those that shed their leaves in the fall – have no foliage at all. Because the bark of these trees is perhaps more visible during the winter months, plan your landscape to include ... READ MORE
Category: Home LandscapesIf you have ever considered planting a spring vegetable garden, attend a 4-week series to learn all you need to get started. This workshop series, titled “Spring into Vegetable Gardening,” will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. – ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_qQu5B22xA READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, HorticultureJoin us for workshop on the biology and control of cogongrass. January 14, 2014 Registration begins at 8:30am (Eastern Time) Program starts at 9:00am (Eastern Time) and will end at 4:30pm (Eastern Time). The cost of the workshop is $25 and ... READ MORE
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