Think Before You Plant: That Little Tree Has Plans
That small tree at the nursery might look perfect beside your driveway today, but what happens when it's 30 feet tall? Choosing the right tree for your North Florida landscape...
Stephanie Frakes |
Think Before You Plant: That Little Tree Has Plans
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What to do in December
1. Harvest! Anyone have the joy of owning a citrus tree? Now is the time where the majority of fruits are ripening and perfect for consumption! Have an over-abundance? Get...
Bethany Weiland |
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What to do in November
1. Reduce irrigation. Continue irrigating (as needed) to prevent drought stress. A good way to tell water is needed is when turf turns blue-gray in color and/or footprinting occurs. Irrigate...
Bethany Weiland |
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Fall Plantings
October is a great time to plant some cool season vegetables such as broccoli, lettuces, carrots, beets, tomatoes, radishes, and brussel sprouts. Mend the soil with some mushroom compost (or...
Bethany Weiland |
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Perfect Time to Plant
Fall season planting has numerous benefits. Trasnpiration (the process of moisture flowing through plants, into the leaves, where it there changes into vapor and released into the atmosphere) is low...
Bethany Weiland |
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Plants for the Summer
Living in Florida, we experience brutal summer temperatures. Luckily for us we are able to stay cool with air conditioning... but our plants however are not this lucky. Most of...
Bethany Weiland |
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FOOD FOREST CLASS HELD IN FEBRUARY
We are having TWO classes on Growing and Maintaining your Food Forest. One will be held in Fernandina Beach and one will be held at our Jacksonville location. Click the...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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Recognize Poor Planting Techniques and the Consequences of Improper Mulching
[caption id="attachment_3010" align="alignright" width="1024"] This tree was planted too deep and is in decline.[/caption] Planting trees is all about the details. For example, did you know the tree will settle...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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TIPS FOR REMOVING AND LAYING SOD
1. Remove Old Sod2. Spread Milorganite Over Soil Mixing Milorganite (10lb available for purchase) can help establish the lawn faster and yield a lush lawn. Follow directions on the label for...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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6 Tips for Indoor Plant Care
GET A WATER TRAY WITH WHEELS. If you plan on having a large potted plant, you absolutely need a water tray with wheels. Ideally, you want it in a spot...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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Young Citrus Tree Care
If you just purchased a young citrus tree, then this article is for you! [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="227"] Young Citrus[/caption] We found this incredibly helpful article published by the University...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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Why you Should NOT Fertilize in Winter
We understand Florida winters can be pretty mild at times and will vary year to year. On the warm days you feel like wearing flip flops and short sleeve shirts,...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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Winter Preparations
There is nothing worse than your tender perennials and tropical plants freezing beyond revival. You worked so hard to get them into the ground and you want to increase their...
Mike Zaffaroni |
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Cassia Tree
Senna bicapsularis Commonly Known as “Cassia” or “Senna”or “Butterfly Bush” [caption id="attachment_2619" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cassia floribunda[/caption] This bright colored yellow is sure to catch your eye during the Fall when...
Mike Zaffaroni |
