Tag: Growing conditions

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

by Julia Sirchia
March 19, 2024

Tomatoes – they’re 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 ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #SaveWaterFL, Community Garden, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit, Gardening, Growing Conditions, Horticulture, Pasco County, Pests, PH, Plant Disease, Seasonal, Smart Irrigation, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil Test, Tomatoes, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Understanding Soil pH: The Key to Successful Gardening

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

New Year’s Resolution – Always put the “right plant” in the “right place!”

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 5, 2018

One of the core principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping is the notion of putting the “right plant” in the “right place.” So what does that really mean? Well, have you ever brought home a small plant from the nursery, and pretty ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cold Hardiness, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardens, Growing Conditions, Right Place, Right Plant

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