GARDENING

Here’s how to change the color of hydrangea flowers

FLORIDA -- When I was in the tenth grade, I learned how to change the flower color of the common…

3 years ago

Solutions for your Florida landscape, lawn, and garden

FLORIDA -- Perhaps we spend too much time concerned with what’s wrong in our landscapes. Though, we can learn from…

3 years ago

Why worry with fall webworms in trees?

FLORIDA -- Fall webworms, Hyphantria cunea (Drury), are normally observed during late summer and fall when people notice the unsightly whitish…

3 years ago

Fall vegetables can be planted soon in north Florida

FLORIDA -- Despite the hot weather, it’s not too early to begin planning for fall vegetable gardening. Cool-season vegetables that…

3 years ago

St. Augustinegrass seed is not reliable; use sod, plugs, sprig

FLORIDA -- Q. I would like to plant St. Augustinegrass seed, but I can’t find the seed at local garden…

3 years ago

Crape myrtle: Answers to frequently asked questions

FLORIDA -- Crape myrtles are common landscape plants. In today’s article, Gary Knox, UF/IFAS Horticulture Professor, answers common questions about…

3 years ago

Apply now for 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training course

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2022 Master…

3 years ago

Here’s how to reduce gasoline, fertilizer use in your yard

FLORIDA -- With gas prices increasing, there are practical ways to reduce gasoline use in your own backyard. There are…

3 years ago

How many square feet is your lawn?

FLORIDA -- To correctly apply granular fertilizers and other lawn chemicals, it is a must to know the square footage…

3 years ago

Gardening in June in Northwest Florida

FLORIDA - June offers hotter temperatures, humidity, and possible thunderstorm activity. In addition, school is out, and many people take…

3 years ago