Category: Lawn & Garden

SL277/MG457 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Glossary of Soil and Fertilizer Terms

SL277, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Shawna Loper and Amy L. Shober, contains the definitions of important soil and fertilizer terms used throughout the Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners EDIS series. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG457

SL276/MG456 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Urban Soils and their Management Issues

SL-276, a 3-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober and Gurpal S. Toor, is part of the Florida Master Gardener Handbook. It describes the characteristics of urban soils and the associated management issues, specifically for soils in residential landscapes. Includes references. Published by the UF Soil and Water Science Department, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG456

ENH1115/WQ143 Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Fertilization for Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

ENH-1115, a 10-page fact sheet by Sartain, J.B., L.E. Trenholm, E.F. Gilman, T.A. Obreza, and G. Toor, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question-and-answer format to address common concerns related to fertilizers, best management practices (BMPs), landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ143

ENH1114/WQ142 Frequently Asked Questions about Landscape Irrigation for Florida Friendly Landscaping Ordinances

ENH-1114, an 8-page fact sheet by Michael D. Dukes, Laurie E. Trenholm, Ed Gilman, Chris J. Martinez, John L. Cisar, and Thomas H. Yeager, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It uses a question and answer format to address common concerns related to water, irrigation, and landscapes and their maintenance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ142

ENH1113/WQ144 Frequently Asked Questions about Florida-Friendly Landscaping

ENH-1113, a 7-page fact sheet by Laurie Trenholm, Esen Momol and Terril Nell, was created to help guide local government officials in developing local regulations based on science. It addresses common concerns related to Florida-friendly landscapes, water pollution prevention, water conservation, mulches, plant and turfgrass selection, maintenance professionals and certification programs. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WQ144

ENY144/IN771 Choosing the Right Pest Control Operator for Honey Bee Removal: A Consumer Guide

Figure 3. Appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn by a PCO whenever dealing with stinging insects.
ENY-144, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley and J. D. Ellis, guides Florida resident in ensuring that the honey bees on his or her property are safely and professionally removed. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN771

ENY145/IN778 Removal of Swarms and Colonies for Pest Control Operators

Figure 9. Swarm settled on a tree branch.
ENY-145, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael K. O’Malley, Jamie D. Ellis and P. G. Koehler, outlines for pest control operators the standard operating procedures for removing swarms and colonies. Includes additional resources and contacts. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN778

FE788 Wages and Benefits in the Florida Landscape Industry

FE788, a 9-page illustrated report by Alan W. Hodges and John J. Haydu, reports the results of a study to document current compensation, benefits, and employment practices in the landscape industry in Florida, through a representative survey sample. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE788

CIR527/MG034 Gerberas for Florida

Figure 1. Flowers and plants of 'UF Multi-flora Pink Frost' gerbera grown in a raised bed.
Revised! Circular 527, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by B. Tjia, R.J. Black, and Sydney Park Brown, describes these members of the sunflower family that are popular for Florida gardens and make long-lasting cut flowers — flower colors and forms, planting and care, seeds, division, pests and diseases. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG034

ENH1108/EP371 Pests of Roses in Florida

Figure 1. Blackspot is the most serious disease affecting roses in Florida.
ENH-1108, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox and Russell F. Mizell, III, provides basic information for homeowners on minimizing rose pests through selection and care, describes major pests of roses, as well as other diseases, insect, mites, arthropods, and animals that are pests of roses. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP371

HS1149/HS398 Home Vegetable Garden Techniques: Hand Pollination of Squash and Corn in Small Gardens

Figure 4. One method of hand pollination, in which male anther is touched to the female stigma to transfer pollen.
HS-1149, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ed Thralls and Danielle Treadwell, addresses techniques for hand pollination of squash and corn to produce bountiful harvests in home gardens. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS398

AE436 Summary of IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations

Figure 1. Average annual cumulative irrigation required for Jacksonville based on a daily soil water balance and 30 years of weather data on a fine sandy soil.
AE436, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael D. Dukes, reviews current turfgrass and landscape irrigation recommendations and unifies them to provide a coordinated science-based turf and landscape irrigation recommendation. Includes comprehensive reference lists. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE436

ENH1105/EP369 ‘Cranberry Star’ – A New University of Florida Caladium Variety

Figure 1. 'Cranberry Star' plant produced by forcing one de-eyed No. 1 tuber (1½ - 2½ inches in diameter) in a 4½-inch square pot. Photo was taken eight weeks after the tuber was planted in the pot.
ENH1105, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Zhanao Deng, describes this unique new caladium variety with bright white leaves, green veins, and bright purple spots — its origin, description, tuber production, container forcing, landscape performance, and availability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP369

SL273/MG454 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Organic

Figure 1. Typical Components of Soil.
SL-273, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Gurpal S. Toor and Amy L. Shober, educates homeowners about the importance of soil organic matter and provides suggestions about how to build the organic matter in garden and landscape soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG454

ENH63/EP054 Let Your Lawn Tell You When to Water

ENH-63, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm and J. Bryan Unruh, helps homeowners avoid overwatering their lawns by operating irrigation systems only when the lawn shows signs of drought stress. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP054

SL274/MG455 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Formation in Florida

Figure 3. The Candler soil is a weakly-developed entisol found in central Florida. Note the lack of distinct soil horizons.
SL274, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober and Thomas Obreza, provides information about types of soils found in Florida and the factors that influenced their formation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG455

SL272/MG453 Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Soil Drainage and Water Holding Capacity

Figure 1. Subsidence of organic soils can occur due to the rapid breakdown of organic matter following artificial drainage.
SL-272, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, helps homeowners understand the natural water status of local soils, allowing them to make decisions about plant selection and irrigation needs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG453

EENY-441/IN782 White M hairstreak, Parrhasius m-album (Boisduval & LeConte) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae)

Figure 5. Adult male white M hairstreak, Parrhasius m-album (Boisduval & LeConte), dorsal view.
EENY-441, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrei Sourakov, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this metallic blue Neotropical hairstreak with characteristic M-shaped pattern on its silver-colored underside which flies in clearings and edges of oak growth — its distribution, biology and lifecycle, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN782

HB003 Stinging Nettles of Florida: Cnidoscolus

Figure 1. Whole flowering plant of Cnidoscolus stimulosus (bull-nettle).
HB003, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Wendy B. Zomlefer, describes this perennial herb with stinging hairs, milky sap, and tuberous roots — its classification, description, similar species, and toxicity. Includes references. Published by the UF Herbarium, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HB003