Tag: Back to Basics

Fertilizer Fundamentals: How to Apply Fertilizer

by Julia Sirchia
March 21, 2024

So, now that you know How to Choose a Fertilizer, you have to learn how to apply them. Applying Fertilizers The application of fertilizers depends on a lot of factors, type of plant, type of soil, and time of year are a few of the factors ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Back To Basics, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Fundamentals, Fertilizers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit And Vegetable, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Resilient Landscaping

A Guide to Growing Tomatoes in Central Florida: Tips for Success

by Julia Sirchia
March 19, 2024

Tomatoes are a staple in many home gardens, and for good reason. But if you're gardening in Central Florida, you might need to tweak your approach a bit to ensure a successful harvest. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you grow tomatoes ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Back To Basics, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Gardening, Growing Conditions, Horticulture, Pests, PH, Plant Disease, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Tomatoes, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Fertilizer Fundamentals: How to Choose the Right One

by Julia Sirchia
March 14, 2024

Fertilizer, What Is It? It is not food. Plants make their food through a process called photosynthesis. You know, the process that turns sunlight into food. Fertilizer on the other hand is more of a nutrient boost. The official definition ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Back To Basics, Environmentally Friendly, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Fundamentals, Fertilizers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Landscaping, Nutrients, Plant Selection, Produce, Right Place, Right Plant, Turf, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

Understanding Soil pH

by Julia Sirchia
March 12, 2024

What is the Relationship Between Soil and pH? Remember those science class lessons about the pH scale? You know, the one where you learned that lemons were acidic, pure water was neutral, and baking soda was alkaline? It turns out that understanding ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Back To Basics, Central Florida, Community Garden, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Growing Conditions, Horticulture, Pasco County, PH, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

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