Access expert gardening advice and tips from Larry Williams, Residential Horticulture Agent with the Okaloosa County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS, covering topics like lawn care, plant selection, and sustainable practices in Northwest Florida.
CRESTVIEW, Fla. — Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a…
CRESTVIEW, Fla. — There are common reasons for failure with vegetable gardens in North Florida. One of those reasons is planting…
CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A free seminar aimed at helping North Florida residents successfully grow fruit at home will be offered…
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Spread the word and the peanut butter. Join UF/IFAS County Extension Offices around Florida along with…
FLORIDA—August is usually a harsh month in the North Florida landscape. Heat and humidity take their toll on both the…
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.—The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County will hold its August Plant Clinic on Friday,…
FLORIDA—Common problems in home landscape plant selection include not considering the shape, growth rate, and mature size of plants. Not…
FLORIDA—I respect the fact that wasps can sting when threatened or disturbed. But I also respect the fact that they…
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.—An upcoming plant clinic in Fort Walton Beach is designed to provide answers to lawn, landscape and/or…
FLORIDA—Daylilies remain a popular flowering perennial in Florida. They have a long blooming period, are available in a wide variety…