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Gardening: Trees age to be born again
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
I have a lot of people ask me at this time of year what is wrong with their mahogany or gumbo limbo trees as they are losing their leaves. I often compare the Florida spring to the northern fall season. Many of our trees are deciduous in the months of April and May. Full story »
Gardening: Annuals versus perennials — you win
Thursday, April 24, 2008
While we had some very beneficial rains recently, the weather forecasts call for no rain for the next week. We have already entered into drought conditions again. With our water pressure problems beginning to worsen, the lawns are drying up in large numbers. Full story »
Gardening: Nutritional deficiencies guide
Thursday, April 17, 2008
As we get further in the summer season heavy rains can flush nutrients from the soil. Following is a guide to help you with the symptoms of various nutritional deficiencies you might see. Full story »
Gardening: Water less often and survive drought
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wow! Two rainy days last week. This much-needed water will help to refresh our drought-stricken lawns and gardens. It will also activate the fertilizer applied this spring which will add strength to help them better survive the rest of the dry season. Full story »
Gardening: Root for your plants — they might survive
Thursday, April 3, 2008
In 2004 and 2005 our plants went through five hurricanes without respite in between to recover. Plants burned by wind and salt had just started re-budding only to be burned again and again. Full story »
Gardening: Propagate the bliss
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Learning how to propagate plants is an exciting way to share your plants with others. Plants can be propagated by sexual or asexual means. Sexual propagation is starting plants from seed. Full story »
Gardening: Blooming colors
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
When the bougainvillea is in bloom everyone wants to know what the beautiful flowering plants at the Jolley Bridge are. This plant is without a doubt one of our most bright and colorful tropical plants. While they will flower somewhat all year, the height of the flowering season is now through late spring. Full story »
Gardening: Careful with the pruning
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
One of the spring chores I spoke about last week was cutting back shrubs. Now and through the summer months is the time to do any major pruning or cutting back of shrubs and trees. With the fast, summer growth rate nearly upon us the plants will regrow and look beautiful for next fall season. Full story »
Gardening: Did your chores? Now you can relax
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
March is here. It is usually the start of our dry season but, unfortunately, we have been in a dry season since this time last year. Spring time can be very hard on our lawns and shrubs as the temperatures will begin to rise and we will become increasingly dry. Full story »
Gardening: Hibiscus — a high maintenance plant
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008
Hibiscus is believed to be native to China and was introduced to Florida by way of the South Pacific and Hawaii. Most varieties have flowers that last one day. The blossoms open early in the morning and wilt late afternoon. Full story »
Gardening: Care for a beautiful lawn
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Proper mowing of your lawn can kill weeds and chinch bugs, cure disease, save water and provide fertilizer. However, improper mowing can be harmful. Mowing is stressful to grass because it is meant to grow tall, mature and make seeds. Full story »
Gardening: Pesticides — dangerous not only to insects
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
The harmful effects of pesticides and other toxins on our environment are increasingly talked about in the news. Because of our tropical climate we have more pests and diseases than most areas and therefore use more pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers. Full story »
Gardening: Scoop on native versus exotic plants
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
There is a growing interest in using more native plants in our landscapes. Native plants arrived here centuries ago, before the Spanish, via wind or birds and managed to survive and thrive together. Exotics were introduced later and continue to be introduced today by people. Full story »
Gardening: Free certification for Project Greenscapes
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Project Greenscapes is a statewide program developed for landscape professionals on “Best Management Practices” or BMP. This program relates to lawn fertilization, pesticide use, irrigation practices and plant selection to reduce pollution and conserve water. Full story »
Gardening: Less watering, less cutting when cooler
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
January and February are usually cool months. Average temperatures are in the 65 degree range with highs in the 70s or low 80s and lows in the 40s or 50s. Full story »
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