Most azalea flowers put on a spectacular show this year. Some displays were short lived and the flowers seemed to wilt prematurely and hang onto the plant looking droopy and unsightly. When the flowers were examined more closely, some had water ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Orange County approved more stringent fertilizer application rules in 2017. The basic elements are listed here: All landscaped areas are covered under this rule, including plants, trees and turf grass. All commercial applicators (as ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
April 10, 2018 ~ 8:00am-12:00pm ~ $20 per class ~ CEUs Available! REGISTER HERE! Get the dirt from UF Specialists in the last class of our 2017-18 Landscape U series. CEU's Available! Specialist Update Agenda 8:30 – 9:20 ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE
Potassium deficiency could be the most widespread of all palm nutrient deficiencies. Symptoms of potassium (K) deficiency can vary among palm species, but always appears first on the oldest leaves. Some palms are mottled with yellowish spots ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Pests & Disease
When you find a bug in the landscape, do you know if it is a good bug or a bad bug? The landscape hosts a diverse collection of insects and other tiny life forms. Some survive by being a plant pest. But many others are beneficial by eating the ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Downy mildew disease on Awabuki viburnum is prevalent right now. It can be a devastating disease causing severe defoliation. The disease is triggered by cooler, moist weather, especially foggy nights and mornings. Downy Mildew causes light green ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Galls can be caused by a variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, nematodes and mites. The most common cause of galls is insects. Insect galls occur in many forms, colors and shapes. They may be hair-like projections, spheres, rosettes ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
A brand new tree walk was added to the Exploration Gardens at the UF/IFAS Extension in Orange County. The gardens are used for teaching and demonstration. The tree walk was added to increase the canopy cover, add diversity of species and create ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources
The question of the month is "Why do the shrubs look like this?" The answer might be that the shrubs are planted too deep which can eventually kill them. Roots are deprived of oxygen when smothered. The above-ground symptoms are similar to root ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease
Extension Solutions is a new video program that provides up-to-date horticulture and other Extension information on agriculture, horticulture, family& consumer sciences and 4-H to the residents of Central Florida. The three to four minute ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, WORK & LIFE