I need to have a soil test to see what I need to do to get things to grow well. How do I go about doing that? We can test your soil’s pH at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Plant Clinic,… Read More
My neighbor just transplanted this avocado tree from his yard to mine. As you can see in the picture it has some very low growing branches and I wondered how long to wait after transplanting to both trim… Read More
I don’t use celery very often, and I hate having to buy a whole bunch of it to get a stalk or two for a recipe. Luckily, I found the solution at a local plant sale – cutting… Read More
Most lawn care and pest control professionals rely on insecticides to manage the southern chinch bug in Florida lawns. This is largely due to a lack of effective and easily implemented alternative integrated pest management strategies. When they… Read More
Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied in Orange County from June 1 through September 30, unless the commercial applicator is GI-BMP certified or has the Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator license. Commercial applicators must have a… Read More
One of the small native trees in the Exploration Gardens is the Flatwoods Plum, Prunus umbellate. This round-topped, deciduous tree is mostly planted for its spectacular display of blooms. In late February, before the leaves appear, these trees… Read More
Do your peach trees have some gummy looking sap exuding from the trunk? Gummosis is the term for the symptom of gummy sap oozing from the trunk and branches. It is not that unusual and can have several… Read More
One of the newest trees recently planted in the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s Exploration Gardens is a ‘Florida Flame’ red maple. The new growth is bright red and almost looks like a flowering tree from afar. ‘Florida Flame’… Read More
Dead palms tell few tales! Scientists and palm specialists often receive photographs of dead palms, with no other accompanying material and with the following question attached: “What killed my palm?” In most cases, it is not the least… Read More
Doveweed is an aggressive summer annual weed. It rapidly invades warm-season turfgrass species, especially in residential lawns, and few herbicides can effectively control it. Because of these challenges, a well-designed management strategy is necessary for doveweed control. Identifying… Read More
