GARDENING

Right plant, right place

NORTHWEST FLORIDA -- A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to speak at the International Flower and Garden…

4 years ago

Making water count in the landscape

NORTHWEST FLORIDA -- There are a number of things you can do to help make your landscape more water-efficient without…

4 years ago

Getting ahead of drought

NORTHWEST FLORIDA -- Periods of low rainfall occur naturally in Florida. Average annual rainfall in Florida is 54 inches (greater…

4 years ago

When to aerate and dethatch a lawn

Q. When should a lawn be aerated and what is a recommended method? A. Core aeration is done when the…

4 years ago

Common lawn insects in North Florida

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Mole crickets, chinch bugs and spittlebugs are a few insects to watch for in our North Florida…

4 years ago

North Florida gardening calendar for May

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The month of May is usually a relatively dry and warm month. During most Mays, it’s almost…

4 years ago

Centipedegrass decline

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- I’ve driven through a number of relatively new subdivisions in Okaloosa County this spring and I can…

4 years ago

North Florida lawns are frustrating

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- I’ll be the first to admit that North Florida lawns are frustrating. With time, most people discover…

4 years ago

Our native azaleas are spectacular in full bloom

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Native azaleas are a treasure and can be a showstopper in your landscape. Some are in bloom…

4 years ago

Be selective when planting trees beneath power lines

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Planting trees that will grow to 60 feet in height underneath a power line that is only…

4 years ago