Homeowners and gardeners alike are interested in soil pH because soil pH directly affects the growth and quality of many landscape plants by influencing the chemical form of many elements in the soil and soil microbial processes. This 3-page fact sheet explains soil pH and provides strategies for Master Gardeners and homeowners to make the most of the pH in the home landscape or garden. Written by Amy L. Shober, Christine Wiese, and Geoffrey C. Denny, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss480
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SL 318/SS530 Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies in Ornamental Plants
SL318, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober and Geoffrey C. Denny, provides guidance for the visual diagnosis of major nutrient deficiency symptoms in ornamental plants. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss530
ENH1156/EP416 Right Plant, Right Place: The Art and Science of Landscape Design:Plant Selection and Siting
ENH1156, a 6-page fact sheet by Geoffrey C. Denny and Gail Hansen, provides an overview of functional, aesthetic, and environmental requirements to consider in selecting and placement of plants in the landscape. Published by the Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep416
ENH860/EP110 Fertilization and Irrigation Needs for Florida Lawns and Landscapes
Revised! ENH860, a 6-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, E.F. Gilman, G. Denny and J. Bryan Unruh, outlines environmentally friendly approaches to fertilizing and irrigating Florida lawns and landscapes. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep110
ENH1121/EP380 Disinfection of Horticultural Tools
ENH-1121, a 2-page fact sheet by Geoffrey C. Dennny and Gary E. Vallad, provides assistance to producers and home gardeners in selecting the appropriate method to sterilize or disinfect horticultural tools and implements and prevent the spread of disease-causing pathogens. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP380
ENH1120/EP379 Sharpening Tools for Landscaping and Gardening
ENH-1120, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Geoffrey C. Denny, discusses the required equipment and supplies to sharpen common landscape and garden tools, as well as the proper sharpening techniques. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP379