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
Category: Lawn & Garden
SL317/SS529 Soil Compaction in the Urban Lanscape
SL317, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober and Geoffrey C. Denny, discusses the problem of soil compaction, and methods for dealing with it. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss529
ENH1151/EP412 Rainlily, Zephyranthes and Habranthus spp.: Low Maintenance Flowering Bulbs for Florida Gardens
ENH1151, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox, describes these small flowing bulbs that flower within a few days after a rainfall — where to plant them, how to care for them, how to propagate them, and common species and selections. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep412
ENH1138/EP399 Crapemyrtle Pruning
ENH1138, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox and Edward F. Gilman, addresses this controversial aspect of crapemyrtle maintenance, providing recommendations based on UF/IFAS research clarifying the effects of various crapemyrtle pruning practices. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep399
ENH1147/EP408: Sustainable Landscape Construction: Aggregates and Precast Pavers and Blocks
ENH1147, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using aggregates and precast pavers and blocks in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep408
ENH1146/EP407 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Concrete
ENH1146, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using concrete in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep407
ENH1145/EP406 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Manufactured Lumber
ENH1145, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using manufactured lumber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep406
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
ENH1137/EP398 ‘Captiva’ St. Augustinegrass
ENH1137, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Trenholm and Kevin Kenworthy, introduces this new dwarf cultivar characterized by dark green, short, narrow leaf blades and with improved tolerance to southern chinch bugs and plant hoppers, now available for use in landscapes. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep398
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
ENH03/LH013 Establishing Your Florida Lawn
Revised! ENH-03, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Trenholm, describes the two primary methods of establishing turfgrass — seed and vegetative propagation (sodding, sprigging, and plugging) — as well as post-planting care, fertilizing, mowing, and renovation. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh013
ENH1158/EP418 ‘Harbour Dwarf’ Nandina (Nandina domestica): Noninvasive in South Florida and Recommended with Caution in Central and North Florida
ENH1158, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox and Sandra B. Wilson, describes this noninvasive selection of nandina, a short, dense, low-growing, evergreen shrub effective as a groundcover — ornamental characteristics, uses, culture, and history. Includes refererences. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep418
WC091 Utilizing Opinion Leaders to Affect Goal Achievement for FYN Objectives
WC091, a 3-page fact sheet by Robert Strong and Amy Harder, informs Florida Yards & Neighborhoods coordinators how to identify and utilize opinion leaders to increase adult participation in their programs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC091
FA159 Interpreting a Fish Food Package Label
FA159, a 6-page fact sheet by Frank Chapman and Richard Miles, provides farmers and pet owners a guide to interpreting the information on fish food labels. Includes references. Published by the UF Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa159
ENH1150/EP411 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Metal
ENH1150, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using metal in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep411
ENH1149/EP410 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Plastics and Rubber
ENH1149, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes the environmental concerns, design strategies and construction techniques for using plastics and rubber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep410
ENH1148/EP409 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Brick
ENH1148, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, highlights the environmental impact, design strategies and construction techniques for using bricks in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep409
PP194/PP116 Homeowner Fact Sheet: Citrus Canker
Revised! PP194, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by M.M. Dewdney, P.D. Roberts, J.H. Graham, K.R. Chung, and M. Zekri, informs homeowners about this serious disease of citrus, its history, symptoms, spread, and control strategies. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP116
ENY857/IN839 Spotted Wing Drosophila New in Florida Berry Culture
ENY857, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by James F. Price and Curtis A. Nagle, describes this pest of strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and other thin-skinned fruit that was discovered in Hillsborough County in August 2009, and which strawberry growers should be prepared to encounter in winter 2010. It describes possible tactics for management. Includes references and a table of insecticides available for management of Drosophila spp. flies on strawberries in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN839
EENY456/IN826 Tessellated Scale Eucalymnatus tessellatus (Signoret)
EENY456, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, Forrest Howard and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this soft scale, native to South America, that can be a pest in greenhouses, commercial nurseries, and in the south Florida landscape — distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN826