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Prune Grass with Class

by Hannah Wooten

January 26, 2021

Ornamental grasses have a dramatic disposition in the landscape, but they are pretty low fuss in reality. Ornamental grasses dance distinctly through the seasons, verdant to flowery to desiccate. Each look signals the seasons. Late winter ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Best Practice, BMP, BMPs, Cflandscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, Hwooten, Landscape, Landscaping, Prnamental Grass, Prune, Pruning

Q and A: I have a gardenia bush that is steadily going downhill. How should I care for this plant to bring it back to health?

by Stephen Brown

January 24, 2019

Question: I have a gardenia bush that is steadily going downhill. It has only a few leaves, lots of strange growth on the branches, and most of the leaves have a green center and yellow edges. I’ve included three photos for you to look at. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Gardenia, Lee County, Lichen, Magnesium Deficient, Mulch, Prune, Stephen Brown

Winter is here!

by maxine32666

January 9, 2018

For the first time in several years we have seen freezing temperatures here in central Florida and will likely see more of them before spring gets here. The cold temperatures can burn back some of our favorite plants and yet help ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Cold Protection, Cold Weather, Damage, Freeze, Freezing, Frost, Frost Cloth, Hunter, New Growth, Ornamentals, Plants, Prune, Temperatures

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

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