North Florida Gardening

Larry Williams:
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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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.

Growing lettuce in north Florida
September is an exciting time for home vegetables gardeners in north Florida. For many of us, it’s the month we get back into the garden and begin sowing and planting our fall gardens.

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.

VEGETABLE PLANTING GUIDE
FOR NORTH FLORIDA

• Warm Season Vegetables for North Florida
• Planting Dates for Warm Season Vegetables

• Cool Season Vegetables for North Florida
• Planting Dates for Fall and Winter Vegetables