Gardening

Much needed mulch, and gardening chores

  The Citrus Leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella) attacks all types of citrus trees anywhere in Florida. The adult is a small moth that lays eggs on the undersides of young, tender leaves. The eggs hatch and the larvae burrow into the…

Tim UR / shutterstock.com - Trim back perennials and annuals to encourage a fall flush of blooms. - Give your citrus trees a final application of fertilizer for the year. Use a formula developed specifically for citrus and follow the…

Bloom-worthy tips for your summer garden.

Ginger plants add lush foliage to your landscaping.

Prep for garden chores and part with pests.

Prep your spring bulbs, plan your garden chores and prevent pesky pests.

Micro-irrigation systems, armadillos and a garden chore checklist.

Rain gardens serve as mini-retention ponds.

Miss Grow It All knows how to keep tomatoes healthy.

Azaleas look their best if allowed to grow into their natural shape and should require little pruning, but all too often gardeners plant full-size varieties that grow to 8 to 10 feet tall in a location where a smaller variety would be more appropriate.…

Q: After spending most of the summer and fall getting my lawn in good shape and killing the weeds in it and in my planting beds, I have a new problem: Different weeds have sprung up. What am I doing…

Wise ways to water.

Rain barrels can save water and money, preserve water for irrigation and reduce stormwater runoff. Rainwater is often lost as it pours from downspouts to ditches, lakes and ponds. Water harvested from roofs can save about 1,300 gallons for irrigation…

You are the boss of your own garden.

Camellia lovers come to town.

DIY dirt with composting.

Armadillos can be a mixed blessing for lawns and gardens.