Lawn & Garden

Purpose

We assist homeowners and horticulture professionals with research-based information.  Master Gardener volunteers are also available to assist homeowners with their gardening questions. 

Call 475-5230 or stop by the office at 3740 Stefani Road.

Extension Sitings

The 2010 Victory Garden programs are now scheduled.  Learn how to prepare your garden beds for spring on January 30 at the Extension office. Email Beth at bbolles@ufl.edu to register.

Learn how to protect plants when a freeze is predicted.

Do not prune plants that have been damaged by cold weather at this time. For many plants, we will wait until new growth shows up in late winter and early spring before pruning.

Our Meyer lemon suffered a good amount of cold damage. We will not begin pruning until the winter is over and we see where new growth begins.

Soil Testing - Before adding fertilizer or lime to your lawn or garden, make sure it is needed. Download the soil testing form to send a sample to the University of Florida for analysis.

Learn about growing palms in Escambia County.

Stop Crape Murder! Hatracking or topping is not necessary each winter to produce flowers next year. Learn more about crape myrtles and pruning in our area.

Additional Resources

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  Daffodil brochure
  
• IFAS Books
• We are sold out of Simply Southern. We thank everyone for their support with this project.