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Don’t Do It! The Late Fall Duval Gardeners Dilemma.

by Duval MGV
October 24, 2023

Dilemma: To Prune or Not To Prune in November! Are you tempted to cut or pull spent plants that have gone to seed? Isn't a neatly trimmed bed delightfully satisfying and aren't you dying to clean it all up after the chaos of this mad, hot summer? Wait! If ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Azaleas, Camelias, Dogwood And Redbud, Flowering Trees, Hydrangea, Pruning, Scale Insects, Winter Pruning

Azalea Flowers…Were They Gone Too Soon?

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 28, 2018

Most azalea flowers put on a spectacular show this year. Some displays were short lived and the flowers seemed to wilt prematurely and hang onto the plant looking droopy and unsightly. When the flowers were examined more closely, some had water ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Azaleas, Cflandscapes, Pests & Disease, Petal Blight

Wild Azaleas Are Here To Stay

by Les Harrison
March 28, 2018

by Les Harrison There is something to be said about being a longtime resident. While it does limit ones outlook from a global perspective, it promotes focus on perfecting applicable traits which are close to home. The unique, and very pleasant, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Azaleas, Landscape, Les Harrison, North Florida, Spring, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Q: I have tiny black specks on the underside of my azalea leaves. What is causing this?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 7, 2017

Q: I have tiny black specks on the underside of my azalea leaves. What is causing this? Plus, leaves never look very good but they still bloom. I have them in full sun. Do you have any thoughts? A: The black specks are evidence of an ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Azaleas, Lace Bugs, Shrubs

Growing Azaleas in Highlands County

by Tiffany Porter
May 30, 2017

Old Man Winter likes blooming plants too. There are several varieties of flowering shrubs available to homeowners here in Highlands County. The best as far as I’m concerned are azaleas. They come in every color and size you could want and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Azaleas, HCMG, Highlands County, Master Gardeners

Continuing the Eye-catching Azalea Bloom

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April 22, 2016

You could certainly argue that the azalea bloom is the symbol of the southeast during spring time. This time of year, yards across the panhandle explode with vibrant colors of this unmistakable flower bloom. Even though Florida’s azalea plants ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Azalea, Azaleas, Chlorosis, General Gardening, Ornamental Shrubs, Panhandle Gardening

Florida Native Plants

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 7, 2015

Tallahassee Democrat August 7, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Florida azalea. Photo by Kathy Kinsey. Florida – the Sunshine State ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Azaleas, Cardinal Flower, Firebush, Fringe Tree, July-September 2015, Natives, Oakleaf Hydrangea

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