UF/IFAS
Extension Marion County

Tag: garden

Why Does Soil pH Matter?


September 10, 2023

Why does soil pH matter? The foundation of every successful garden starts with quality soil. Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, turf, shrubs, or any other plant matter, you must be aware of your soil pH and understand that it can ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Garden, Jeremy Rhoden, Soil PH, Soil Test, Turf, Vegetable Gardens

It’s Time to Fertilize


March 25, 2019

I have lived in Florida my whole life but never had time to care for my lawn. Lawn maintenance was very easy - I wrote a check every month for service. I have lived in other areas of the US with more concrete than lawn, short growing seasons, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn
Tags: Application, Autumn, Fall, Fertilization, Garden, Lawn, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Seasons, Spring

Spring Pest Problems


March 1, 2018

Now that winter’s end is in sight, we can look forward to the consistently warmer weather and the explosion of emerging plant life that comes with it. While this wondrous spring event is happening it also coincides with insect pest problems. ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Commercial, Crops, Damage, Farm, Farmer, Garden, Gardener, Insecticides, Insects, Pest Control, Pests, Planting, Plants, Produce, Spring
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Spring Cleaning in the Garden


February 13, 2018

For those of you like me waiting for spring to arrive, get excited because it’s just over a month away! The problem is, of course, that it is still winter which means we are not past the chance of a hard freeze hitting our already hard-hit ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Dormancy, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Freeze, Frost, Garden, Landscape, Lawn, Ornamentals, Pre-emergent, Shrubs, Spring Cleaning
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Overwintering Pests: Lady bugs, Stink bugs, Mealy bugs and alike!


February 12, 2018

We have seen a little winter for the first time in several years, but don’t fret spring is almost here! As the weather warms up, pests that were basically hibernating in the egg or pupal stage will emerge as adults from their overwintering ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Eggs, Garden, Insecticidal, Lady Bugs, Landscape, Larvae, Mealybugs, Overwintering, Pests, Scale, Stink Bugs