We are truly blessed to be one of the only regions in the United States that can actually continuously grow vegetables all year round. Fall is a long, beautiful season that begins in September and continues clear thorough February. We don’t get the long, hard freezes experienced by many regions where the nighttime temperature slips below the 30’s for days or weeks in a row. We … [Read more...]
‘Fall’ in Love Again With Your Lawn, Citrus Trees and Garden
Fall is here, and it’s time to set the gardening stage for next year. Now is the time to take a look at your lawn, citrus trees and vegetable gardens to see what’s fresh and green and see what needs some extra love and attention. Fall is the best time to fertilize, so if you act now, your landscape will thank you for it all year long. Since October is “fertilize everything” … [Read more...]
Foolproof Your Fall Vegetable Garden
Don’t let the heat fool you, fall is right around the corner. If you want to get a jump start on your fall vegetable garden, now is the time to start planning. In Central Florida, we rewrite the rules for gardening. Why are we so different? There are many challenges we face in Central Florida when it comes to vegetable gardening. Don’t be discouraged, though; if you … [Read more...]
What’s Eating Your Lawn?
In May, extreme drought conditions left lawns brown and patchy in Central Florida. In June, record-breaking rainfall brought back the flourishing green grass. Now, the lawn mowers are working double time to keep up, and so are the bugs. Many lawns are showing brown patches or yellow blades due to the changing conditions. There are a few different issues that could be affecting … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Heat in a Central Florida Spring Vegetable Garden
The Florida heat has reared its head early this year, in the beginning of May. And the lettuce, basil and cilantro have all bolted up to the sky and started to flower. Not to mention the havoc it wreaks on cucumbers, squash and zucchini plants. The early bolting of heat sensitive plants causes low yield for the season. Once a plant bolts, it will no … [Read more...]
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