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…
FLORIDA—University of Florida scientists invite home gardeners to participate in a citizen science program to help develop tastier tomatoes. By growing select…
FLORIDA—August is usually a harsh month in the North Florida landscape. Heat and humidity take their toll on both the…
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…
FLORIDA—Sometimes lawn grass declines. Maybe you picked the wrong lawn grass for the site. Maybe you are incorrectly managing the…
FLORIDA— Q. My lawn does not currently have an irrigation system and is somewhat shady due to trees. What is…
NORTHWEST FLORIDA—June brings hotter temperatures, humidity, and possible thunderstorms. In addition, school is out, and many people go on vacation.…
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—Many gardeners have questions about saving seed, such as which seeds can be saved, how to harvest and…
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. —The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2024 Master Gardener…
FLORIDA—When establishing a new lawn or renovating areas within an older lawn, it is recommended to water with two to…
NORTH FLORIDA—Much of North Florida has been experiencing rain, thunderstorms, and even some wind damage, and this has occurred just…
FLORIDA—My favorite ginger is the pine cone ginger. I like it because of its relatively large, glossy green leaves, which…
NORTH FLORIDA—The widespread, multiple-night hard freeze that occurred in North Florida near the end of December 2022 resulted in numerous…
FLORIDA – Q: Some leaves on my azalea and/or camellia are swollen and light green. What caused this? A: This is…
FLORIDA — Much of the trash we throw away can be used to make our gardens more productive, which means…