SL268/MG451 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Physical Properties

Figure 2. Common types of soil structure.
SL268, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, is part of the Florida Master Gardener Handbook. It describes some of the basic physical properties of soil. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG451

SL-267/MG450 Soils and Fertlilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Fertility

SL-267, a 2-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, explains the chemical properties of the soil that influence soil fertility and discusses the fertility of Florida’s soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG450

EENY-437/IN776 Clover Mite Bryobia praetiosa Koch

Figure 1. Adult clover mite, Bryobia praetiosa Koch, on garden impatiens. Garden impatiens is an unusual host for this mite species.
EENY-437, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Celina Gomez and Russell F. Mizell III, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this plant-feeding mite found in landscapes that can invade homes in large numbers after heavy rains, excessive heat, or changes in the season. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN776

SS-AGR-309/AG315 Japanese clematis, Clematis terniflora (D.C.) Ranuculaceae

Figure 1. A Japanese clematis has smothered a Southern magnolia in a natural, wooded area of Gainesville, FL.
SS-AGR-309, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael Meisenburg, Ken Langeland, and Kurt Vollmer, describes this vigorous woody vine that is recommended for landscape use in cold-hardy zones, but is considered invasive in many areas of the country — its impacts and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG315

FOR-179/FR249 Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk

Figure 1. The dead or dying fronds on this cabbage palm increase its overall flammability and create a fire hazard when in close proximity to a house.
FOR-179, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser, and Martha C. Monroe, describes qualities of firewise communities, structures, and landscapes in proximity with fire-dependent ecosystems, and techniques for fuel reduction. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR249

SL266/MG448 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Florida Gardener’s Guide to Landscape Fertilizers

SL-266, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about fertilizers and associated fertilizer terminology to help consumers make educated decisions when purchasing fertilizers and using them in the home landscape or garden. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG448

EENY-439/IN774 Silver-Spotted Skipper; Epargyreus clarus (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Hesperidae: Pyrginae)

EENY-439, a 5-page illustated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection of fact sheets. It describes one of the largest, most widespread and most recognizable skippers, characterized by a large white spot on the underside of each hind wing — its distribution, description, life-cycle and biology, hosts, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN774

FOR189/FR250 Biology and Management of Chinese Privet

FOR-189, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Rick Williams and Patrick Minogue, describes this semi-evergreen to evergreen thick-forming shrub which was introduced as an ornamental shrub in the South in 1852 and is widely naturalized in the Panhandle and northern counties — its biology and management strategies. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR250

ENH 153/EP070 Environmental Stresses and Your Florida Lawn

cover of the Florida Lawn HandbookRevised! ENH-153, a 3-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, is part of the Florida Lawn Handbook. It provides homeowners with tips to maintain a stress-resistant lawn by ensuring sufficient stores of carbohydrates, achieve maximum root growth, and supply appropriate nutrients. Includes references throughout. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP070

PP257/PP257 Powdery Mildew of Gerbera Daisy

PP-257, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Catalina Moyer and Natalia A. Peres, describes this important fungal disease of gerberas in Florida, its symptoms, development, and management practices. Includes a table of fungicides registered to control powdery mildew on ornamentals in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP257

SL 262/MG447 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Tackling Soil Salinity Problems in the Home Landscape

SL-262, a 3-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about diagnosing and dealing with salinity problems in the home landscape or garden. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG447

SL 260/MG445 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Soil Profile and Soil Classification

SL-260, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about the characteristics and classification of soils as found in the landscape under natural conditions. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG445

SL 261/MG446 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Phosphorus in the Home Landscape

SL-261, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, explains the P cycle and helps homeowners understand how phosphorus behaves in the environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG446

FCS3281/FY1050 Energy Efficient Homes: Landscaping

FCS-3281, a 9-page fact sheet by Terry B. DelValle, Joan Bradshaw, Barbra Larson, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, describes the important role landscaping plays in modifying the home environment, how to plan, cultivate, and maintain landscapes that are energy efficient, provide wind protection, and contribute active or passive cooling, Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1050

FCS3274/FY1043 Energy Efficient Homes: The Irrigation System

FCS-3274, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Melissa B. Haley, Michael D. Dukes, Stacia Davis, Mary Shedd, and Bernard Cardenas-Lailhacar, describes strategies and technologies for efficiency in home lawn irrigation systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1043

ENY-211/IG098 Drywood and Dampwood Termites

Revised! ENY-211, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by F. M. Oi, R. Scheffrahn, W. Kern, and K. C. Ruppert, describes these two groups of structurally damaging termites that live inside the wood they eat, signs of infestation, and control. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG098

ENH884/EP141 Weed Management in Home Lawns

Revised! ENH-884, a 9-page fact sheet by J.Bryan Unruh, Barry Brecke, Laurie E. Trenholm, provides homeowners with information to carry out a carefully planned and coordinated weed control program for their lawns. Describes types of weeds, proper lawn management, weed biology and control, weed control prior to turf establishment and in established turf, and pesticide application procedures. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2008.

WEC 22/UW057 Butterfly Gardening in Florida

Revised! WEC-22, a 25-page fact sheet by Jaret C. Daniels, Joe Schaefer, Craig N. Huegel, and Frank J. Mazzotti, includes how to plan for a butterfly garden, butterfly facts and biolohu, resources needed for adult butterfly and larvae (caterpillars), a map of butterfly regions and extensive tables. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW057