Tag Archives: Fertilizing Lawn and Garden

Fertilizing and Pruning

Posted on November 14, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

As I write this blog (the 13th of November), I encourage you to postpone any additional fertilizer applications to your landscape.  Most plants, including your lawn don’t need it and you’ve wasted fertilizer, plus if you just pruned back any … Continue reading →

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Lawn Care Issues

Posted on October 25, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Have you noticed any light green yellowing areas in your lawn?  If so, this usually indicated a need for fertilizer, especially one containing iron.  Apply a slow (controlled) release fertilizer and water in following application. Soil insects are still with … Continue reading →

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Lawn Fertilization

Posted on September 18, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Have you given your lawn its final feeding for this year?  If not, now’s the time to do so.  Suggest you use a slow (controlled) release fertilizer with a nutrient ratio of 2(N) – 0(P) – 1(K), and remember to … Continue reading →

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Annuals and Perennials – things to keep in mind during the Florida summer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Annuals/Perennials – Apply liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks, preferably early in the morning to avoid burning your plants.  For all other plants, use a controlled/slow release fertilizer every 2 months till early September.  Remember to water in afterwards. Also, if … Continue reading →

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Fertilizing

Posted on May 1, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Did you do this yet?  If not, you should have. For lawns we typically apply a slow/controlled release material in mid March and again in mid Sept.  Remember, IFAS doesn’t recommend using weed and feed products.  Apply weed killers when … Continue reading →

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Growing Tomatoes in Florida

Posted on April 27, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Tomatoes are a very important commercial crop in Florida, and a popular crop in our gardens.  They’re easy to grow, but it’s important that you get the correct varieties for our area.  Many that you find in local box stores … Continue reading →

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Sod Laying

Posted on November 14, 2011 by AskthePlantMaster

This past week I received three inquiries asking if it’s still OK to lay sod.  My response was yes.  As long as sod is being harvested, it can be put down.  I’d also like to remind those who are considering … Continue reading →

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Florida Gardening in September

Posted on September 8, 2011 by AskthePlantMaster

Things to do in September Now’s the time to plant flowers for winter color.  Some varieties that have done well for me include Gaura, Alyssum, Petunias, Pansies, Dianthus, Ruella, Verbena, and Begonias, (especially the Cocktail Blend series).  These typically should … Continue reading →

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