Tag: sandy soil

How to easily grow Florida native milkweed in sandy landscapes

by Anne Yasalonis
October 10, 2025

To support monarch butterflies, the University of Florida and other conservation groups recommend Florida native milkweed species as host and nectar plants. Currently, there are three native milkweed species that are most commonly found ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, , Wildlife
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Butterflies, Butterfly, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Milkweed, Monarch, Native Plants, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pollinators, Sandy Soil, UF-IFAS, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Gardening Workshop; A Cornucopia of Techniques and Tips

by Barbara L. Edmonds
October 23, 2023

Update! News flash and invitation to visit Levy Extension Center. https://youtube.com/shorts/MD9y_ORGMXE?feature=share Join us for an exciting event filled with research based information and techniques. Whether you're a seasoned pro ... READ MORE

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Tags: Citrus, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Gardening, Sandy Soil, Vegetables

Understanding Nitrogen Transformations and Cycling for Sweet Corn Production in Sandy Soils

by Amanda Quintos
October 19, 2015

Because sandy soils have low water and nutrient-holding capacities and Florida experiences high rainfall periodically, optimizing fertilizer use efficiency for sweet corn production is challenging. The preparation of nitrogen budgets and the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Farm-gate Budget, George Hochmuth, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Rishi Prasad, Sandy Soil, Soil And Water Science, Soil System Budget, Sweet Corn

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