Why would anyone want to compost? First of all composting is environmentally friendly. You take food and yard waste and instead of putting it out with the trash, you convert the waste into fertilizer. In Central Florida, we lack many nutrients in our soil due to the high amounts of sand and clay. We are continuously purchasing fertilizers for our lawns and gardens. Instead, … [Read more...]
Maintaining a Fall Vegetable Garden in Central Florida
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...]
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