Tag: fertilization

UF/IFAS begins research to update best management practices for key Florida crops

by Tory Moore

June 27, 2022

UF/IFAS received $8.8 million to conduct new research that will provide farmers with new and improved recommendations for fertilization of key Florida crops. The funding, approved by the Florida Legislature, will be administered by the Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Best Management Practices, BMPs, Citrus, Fertilization, Grain Corn, Green Beans, Nutrient Application Rates, Nutrient Management, Potatoes, Research, Thomas Obreza, Tomatoes, UF/IFAS Research

Creating a Healthy Lawn

by Beth Bolles

February 4, 2022

Spring is just around the corner and lawns will soon begin active growth. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension for tips to have an attractive and healthy lawn. We will also discuss a few alternatives to the traditional lawn. There are two ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Fertilization, Groundcovers, Lawn Care, Lawn Problems, Lawns, Turf, Watering Lawns

Plant Stressors: 10 Ways You Unknowingly Stress Your Plants

by BLOGS.IFAS

August 26, 2021

Plant Stressors Plants can help us overcome stress in a variety of ways, but did you realize your plant can exhibit stress symptoms as well. A stressed plant is more susceptible to insect and disease problems. Here are ten ways you may unknowingly ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Central Florida, Container Gardening, Dollarweed, Environmental, Fertilization, Herbicide, Horticulture, Insect, Landscape, Mowing, Plant Disease, Plant Stressors, Pruning, Soil Compaction, Trees, Turfgrass, UF IFAS Extension, Urban Horticulture

Prescription for Healthy Palms

by Dr. Michael Orfanedes

May 22, 2020

South Florida is known for its lush, tropical looking palms. To keep them looking their best, most palms need timely maintenance, especially fertilization. Are your palms yellow, stunted and/or lacking vigor? If so, here are some timely tips ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Fertilization, Landscape Maintenance, Mulch, Palms, Pruning

Tips for Hiring a Landscape Professional

by Michelle Atkinson

March 3, 2019

Are you looking to hire a landscaper? Knowing what to look for will help you get the most for your money. Many homeowners or homeowner associations evaluate their landscape professional on price alone. We know how to compare prices, however, ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Fertilization, Landscape Professional, Pesticide, ProHort, Pruning

Winter Pastures Looking Yellow? It Could be a Sulfur Deficiency

October 27, 2017

Cheryl Mackowiak, UF/IFAS NFREC Soils Specialist As producers near the end of cover crop and cool-season forage planting in the Southeastern U.S., it is time to focus on fertilization. Depending upon your state, extension professionals have ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Best Management Practices (BMPs), Fertility, Fertilization, Forage & Pasture, Legumes, Panhandle Agriculture, Pasture

Agronomic Crop Fertilization

by J. Johnson

September 20, 2017

Proper fertilization is very important when growing field or forage crops. Development of fertilization programs for Florida requires that consideration be given to nutrient requirements for each crop. Soil nutrient levels, reactions of the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agronomic Fertliztation, Agronomics, Agronomy, Fertilization, Row Crops, Soil, Soil Nutrient, Soil Recommendations, Soil Test

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