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Gulf States Horticulture Expo 2022

by Sheila Dunning
November 30, 2021

Here in Northwest Florida, finding horticultural supplies and plant material that is available locally is a challenge. Due to our location, looking to the neighboring states is very practical. The Gulf States Horticultural Expo (GSHE) is a trade ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Tags: Best Management Practices, Commercial Horticulture, Environmental Education, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Panhandle Gardening, Pest Management

Inspect and Wash to Prevent Azalea Lace Bug Damage

by Sheila Dunning
March 20, 2017

Now is the time to prevent your azaleas from being attacked by lace bugs. The azalea lace bug, Stephanitis pyrioides, overwinters as eggs on the underside of infested leaves. Eggs hatch in late March and early April. The insect then passes through ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Azalea, Best Management Practices, General Gardening, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Lace Bugs, Panhandle Gardening, Pests

Properly Water to Establish a Lawn

by llw5479
April 7, 2016

When watering to establish a lawn or when renovating (redoing, patching, reestablishing, starting over, etc.) a lawn, we normally call for 2-3 “mists” throughout the day for the first 7-10 days until roots get established. These are just ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Best Management Practices, General Gardening, Installation, Irrigation, Irrigation System, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Lawns, Panhandle Gardening, Rain Shut Off Device, Turf, Watering

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