GARDENING

Grass-cutting service app “GreenPal” is now serving Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Need your grass cut in Niceville? There’s now an app to connect homeowners with a lawn care…

2 years ago

Fragrance adds a fourth dimension to Florida landscapes

FLORIDA -- I enjoy the fragrant flowers of a sweet osmanthus shrub in my side yard and a banana shrub…

2 years ago

When and how to prune azaleas in Florida

FLORIDA -- Q. When and how should I prune azaleas? The plants are leggy and open. I’d like for them…

2 years ago

Master Gardener Volunteer Program turns 50

FLORIDA -- “As long as there have been gardeners, there have been gardeners sharing their knowledge with each other." --…

2 years ago

SunBlest Gardens to host 2023 Spring Open House

NORTHWEST FLORIDA – SunBlest Gardens in Crawfordville is holding its 2023 Spring Open House on the last weekend of March.…

2 years ago

Free presentation: Do you really need lawn grass?

FLORIDA -- Have you ever threatened to pave your lawn? Maybe the lawn grass is trying to tell you something.…

2 years ago

Here’s where to get a soil test kit to improve your Florida yard

FLORIDA – You probably know the advantages of testing the soil in your yard or garden but may not have…

2 years ago

Learn about pollinators at No Mow March program

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- If you are interested in learning more about pollinators that are important to wildlife on our…

2 years ago

Winter lawn “weeds,” a place for pollinators and Easter eggs

FLORIDA -- As a boy, I remember our St. Augustinegrass lawn. I fondly remember winter annual weeds in that lawn.…

2 years ago

No Mow March promotes pollinators in the Panhandle

NORTH FLORIDA -- Get ready for No Mow March! It's as simple as it sounds: During the month of March,…

2 years ago