Tag Archives: Summer Florida Gardening

Pest control suggestions for grasshoppers, scale, spider mites, and aphids.

Posted on May 2, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

To begin with, I wish to apologize for the delays in posting new blogs. Since my last posting I have been extremely busy, especially with Master Gardener work, which has included bi-weekly talks at DeBary Hall, (call 386-668-3840 to learn … 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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Current Florida Summer Gardening Problems

Posted on September 10, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Due to the large amounts of rain we’ve been receiving lately, many of us (self included) are experiencing problems of standing water in our lawns.  If not corrected, this can cause rotting, disease, and death of our lawn grass.  But … Continue reading →

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Extend Blooming of Crape Myrtles

Posted on August 2, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

I recently received a call from a friend asking if it was possible to extend blooming of crape Myrtle trees.  I replied with a yes.  All you need to do is simply remove spent flowers as soon as they finishing … Continue reading →

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Summertime Pests

Posted on July 26, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

These continue to be a problem.  Lately I’ve been getting reports about powdery mildew on plant leaves, (treat with a good fungicide); the presence of large grasshoppers, (best control is crushing between 2 bricks!); and thrips on roses, (control will … Continue reading →

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Spider Mites

Posted on July 3, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

If you’ve been following my blogs, you’ve noticed that I’ve been reporting about an increase in pest problems this year due to our mild winter.  Because of current hot, dry weather, spider mites are showing up practically everywhere.  They attack … Continue reading →

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Excessive Rainfall

Posted on June 26, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Thanks to the start up of our summer rainy season, and the recent arrival of Tropical Storm Debby, our plants are beginning to receive much needed moisture.  However, for those of you who live in low areas or who have … Continue reading →

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Pests

Posted on June 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Central Florida continues to be plagued by pests.  I’m still getting lots of calls on scale insects, white fly, spider mites, aphids, and lawn insects.  Where I live, I’ve had to deal with rodents in our bean patch, deer eating … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Season is upon us

Posted on May 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Hurricane Season – The season will soon be upon us.  Are your ready?  If not, I’s suggest if your trees haven’t been pruned for some time, it might be worth your while to have them checked by a certified arborist … Continue reading →

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Plant Propagation during the Florida summer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Plant Propagation – Summer is a good time to increase your plants via layering, using leaf cuttings, plus green wood and soft wood cuttings.  Suggest you visit you local library and check out “Plant Propagator’s Bible” by Miranda Smith.  This … Continue reading →

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