GARDENING

Be careful when topdressing lawn

NORTH FLORIDA -- Routinely applying a layer of soil or sand to a lawn can cause more damage than good.…

3 years ago

Presentation: Getting Ready for Another Lawn Growing Season

NORTH FLORIDA -- Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a…

3 years ago

Now is the time to apply preemergence herbicide in lawn

NORTH FLORIDA -- Based on the calendar and day temperatures the narrow window of opportunity to use preemergence herbicides in…

3 years ago

It’s too early to fertilize lawns

NORTH FLORIDA -- It’s too early to fertilize our warm-season lawn grasses now. This includes the use of fertilizers contained…

3 years ago

How to grow tomatoes in North Florida

NORTH FLORIDA -- Tomatoes are probably the most popular vegetable grown by home gardeners. Even though it is a little…

3 years ago

February gardening dos and don’ts in North Florida

NORTH FLORIDA -- February can be a confusing month for North Florida gardeners. Winter isn’t over. So, don’t let spring…

3 years ago

Muscadine grapes, a southern treat

NORTH FLORIDA -- I grew up with muscadine grapes. I liked them as a kid and still enjoy them today.…

3 years ago

How to grow bananas in North Florida

NORTH FLORIDA -- You may not be thinking about growing bananas during the colder months of winter, but we can…

3 years ago

Don’t react too quickly to cold-injured plants

NORTH FLORIDA -- Our winter temperatures go back and forth all season here in North Florida – one week it’s…

3 years ago

Flowering cherries and plums for spring color

NORTH FLORIDA -- There are few trees as showy in bloom as flowering cherries and plums. Covered in pink or…

3 years ago