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HOW TO GROW
BROCCOLI IN
NORTH FLORIDA
HOW TO GROW
LETTUCE IN
NORTH FLORIDA
HOW TO GROW
SPINACH IN
NORTH FLORIDA |
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Larry Williams:
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WILLIAMS COLUMNS CAN BE FOUND HERE
LARRY WILLIAMS ARCHIVES:
Not all
insects need to be killed
Before
setting out to control every six-legged critter in your landscape, take
some time to identify what needs to be controlled.
Trees and
power lines
Planting a tree that
genetically is designed to grow to sixty feet in height underneath a
power line that is twenty feet off the ground does not make sense to me.
Try
container-grown annuals to brighten bare spots in landscape
There are
areas in most landscapes where it is not practical or possible to bring
in the tiller and create a flowerbed. But that doesn’t mean you can’t
have color in those areas.
How to control
insects in your north Florida garden
The majority of pest insects can be
controlled with one of three environmentally friendly products –
Horticultural Oils, Insecticidal Soaps and Bt Products.
Getting ahead
of drought
Given Florida’s limited
water resources, in combination with a rapidly growing population, wise
irrigation practices will play an essential role in providing a
sustainable water future for our state.
Summer weed control for your north Florida lawn
There are basically two times per year to apply a preemergence herbicide
in a lawn: late February when targeting summer annual weeds; early
October when targeting winter annual weeds.
Let it warm up
before you fertilize your lawn
It’s too early to fertilize our warm-season lawngrasses in February.
This includes the use of fertilizers contained in weed-and-feed
products. Fertilizing too soon can cause more problems than it solves.
Growing fruit
trees in north Florida
Not every
fruit tree will grow and reliably produce fruit in our area. It is wise
to do your homework first before purchasing and planting just any old
fruit tree in North Florida.
Fall weed control for your north Florida lawn
The cycle
of life is ending and beginning for many lawn weeds during the fall here
in North Florida.
Fall is wildflower planting time in north Florida
Dara
Dobson, UF/IFAS Master Gardener in Walton County and Florida Federation
of Garden Clubs State Wildflower Chairman, provides the below answers to
your wildflower questions.
Fall vegetable gardening in north Florida
The hot weather may not indicate it but
it's time to begin a fall vegetable garden.
Beware of wonder grasses
“If it sounds too good to be true, it
probably is.” This phrase offers sound advice for the person looking for
that “perfect” lawngrass.
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The Front-Yard Farmer:
HOW TO GROW
BROCCOLI IN
NORTH FLORIDA
Growing sweet
potatoes in north Florida
It’s always a great gardening thrill
and perhaps the easiest vegetable to grow in your home garden. A
vegetable that loves our sandy soil, has few pest problems, needs little
regular tending, thrives in our summer heat and is a favorite on the
dinner table
Timing is important when planting your vegetable
garden
There are several things that contribute to
a successful vegetable garden in north Florida but perhaps none is more
important than timing.
How to grow spinach in north Florida
Spinach is a wonderful addition to any
front-yard garden in north Florida.
How to grow lettuce in north Florida
Discover the taste of fresh lettuce.
Snap beans are not all created equal
Last fall I did not include snap beans in my vegetable garden. I have
always enjoyed the bush beans we grow, but not enough to sacrifice
precious garden space for them among my other fall crops.
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