Tag: fertilize

Help Shape the Future of Landscaping Education in Orange County – and Win a Composter!

by Heather Kalaman
October 15, 2025

We want to hear from you! UF/IFAS Extension Orange County is conducting a short survey to better understand how residents use fertilizers and make landscaping decisions. Whether you're a full blown gardening enthusiast or maintain a modest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Cflandscapes, Compost, Compost Bin, Fertilize, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinance, Fertilizing, Free Composter, Local Fertilizer Ordinance, Ocextension, Orange County Fertilizer Ordinance, Survey, Win A Composter

The Grass Class Resource Pass

by Hannah Eason
August 24, 2021

Turfgrass dominates Central Florida landscapes. The living green carpet provides plenty of benefits, but turf can be a thirsty bug buffet demanding time, money, and expertise. Did you know that we put more than half of our drinking water in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Best Management Practices, Best Practices, Cflandscapes, Disease, Disease Management, Fertilize, Fertilizer, Florida Friendly, Grass, Grass Types, Hwooten, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Irrigation, Mow, Mowing, Pest Management, Pests, Resources, Turf, Turfgrass, Watering, Weed Management, Weeds

Q: When do I fertilize and prune citrus?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 12, 2017

A: Pruning of citrus can be done in late February and early March. Remember to selectively prune the citrus tree - no shearing. Find a growth bud, which is where a new leaf or limb will grow and cut just above it. Make the angle of the cut down ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Citrus, Fertilize, Prune

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Fertilize appropriately

by wholley
October 28, 2016

Fertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Fertilize, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Manure, Nitrogen, Pgm_HortRes, Phosphorous, Potassium

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ – Fertilize appropriately

by wholley
October 28, 2016

Fertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more. (more…) READ MORE

Sod Web-worms Attacking Lawns

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 12, 2015

Your lawn should not look like this now. If your lawn has brown spots like these, they may be from sod webworms. Photo by David W. Marshall. Sod Webworms Attacking Lawns Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat October 16, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Fertilize, Lawns, Nitrogen, October-December 2015, Potassium

Brown Gold

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 21, 2013

Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat Photo by Fred Q. Vroom: Brown Gold November 22, 2013 By Ed Schroeder The amendments to improve the fertility of the soil in your yard are conveniently and readily available on your property. They ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture
Tags: Fertilize, Irrigation, October - December 2014, Shrub

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