HS-1127, an 11-page illustrated fact sheet by John McLaughlin, Carlos Balerdi and Jonathan Crane, describes this tropical fruit, suitable climate for optimum growth, propagation, production and spacing for the home landscape, soils, planting, care, and pruning, harvest, ripening, storage, and use and nutritional value of the cashew apple. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS377
Category: Lawn & Garden
ENH1054SP/EP361 Capítulo 4 – Restauración de los árboles después de un huracán
ENH-1054-SP, an 11-page full color fact sheet by Edward F. Gilman and Traci Partin, is the Spanish language version of ENG-1054, Restoring Trees after a Hurricane. It is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It provides a step-by-step guide for restoring trees after a hurricane or wind storm so that trees can bring beauty and shade back to the community with reduced risk. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2007.
HS1137/HS391 Laurel Wilt: A Threat to Redbay, Avocado and Related Trees in Urban and Rural Landscapes
HS-1137, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Albert E. Mayfield III, Jonathan H. Crane and Jason A. Smith, describes for homeowners this fungal disease of trees in the laurel family that is carried by the non-native redbay ambrosia beetle. Includes descriptions of the beetles, plant hosts, impact, host symptoms, and management strategies. Includes references. Published by the UF Horticultural Sciences Department, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS391
FOR117SP/FR235 Capítulo 3 – Evaluación de los árboles dañados durante un huracán y toma de decisiones
FOR-117-Sp, a 17-page, full-color fact sheet by Eliana Kampf, Mary L. Duryea, Edward F. Gilman y Astrid Delgado, is the Spanish language version of FOR-117, Chapter 3 – Assessing Hurricane-Damaged Trees and Deciding What to Do. It discusses factors that should be considered when deciding whether to remove or restore storm-damaged trees. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR235
ENH1098/EP362 Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms of Woody Ornamental Plants in South Florida
ENH-1098, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Timothy K. Broschat, describes and illustrates typical symptoms for common nutrient deficiencies in trees and shrubs grown in south Florida landscapes. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
ENH1094/EP359 Palms for North Florida
ENH-1094, a 16-page illustrated fact-sheet by Edwin R. Duke and Gary W. Knox, provides assistance in selecting cold hardy palms for northern Florida, including sections on growing conditions, maintentance, treating cold damage, and availability. Includes references and a 10-page table showing characteristics of palm varieties suitable for northern Florida. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP359
ENH979/EP236 Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn
Revised! ENH-979, a 5-page illustrated fact-sheet by Laurie E. Trenholm, provides easy-to-follow tips for maintaining a healthy lawn without polluting ground or surface water resources. It describes how to apply and store fertilizer, how to mow and irrigate your home lawn, and best practices for managing weeds effectively. Includes a table of recommended fertilizer rates for various home lawn grass species. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2007.
ENH971/EP146 Edible Landscaping
Revised! ENH-971, a 3-page fact sheet by Eva C. Worden and Sydney Park Brown, describes a landscaping practice that replaces plants that are strictly ornamental with plants that produce food. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP146
ENH1074/EP341 Performance of Native Florida Plants under North Florida Conditions
ENH-1074, a 22-page illustrated fact sheet by Jeffrey Norcini, provides results of a study evaluating 15 cultivars of native wildflowers for performance in North Florida landscape conditions in Quincy, FL. Includes description, performance, and graph of appearance rating throughout the year for each wildflower. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP341
PP248/MG441- PP251/MG444 Guidelines for Identification and Management of Plant Disease Problems (series)
PP248/MG441- PP251/MG444, a 4-part series by Aaron Palmateer, Ken Pernezny, Monica Elliott and Nikol Havranek, are new additions to the Master Gardener Handbook. They provide beginning Master Gardener volunteers with methods for taking a systematic approach to diagnosis of plant disease problems. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, February 2008.
Part I. Eliminating Insect Damage and Abiotic Disorders
Part II. Diagnosing Plant Diseases Caused by Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses
Part III. Managing Plant Diseases
Part IV. Plant Health Questions to Ask the Client
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_SERIES_Guidelines_to_Identification_and_Management_of_Plant_Disease_Problems
HS1128/HS378 Ackee Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
HS1128, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi, provides information about this fruit which is a common ingredient in Jamaican cooking, but which is not recommended for home landscape use due to the fact that the fruit is extremely poisonous when it is under-developed or over-ripe. Includes references, cultural calendar, fertilizer recommendations and nutrient values. Published by the UF Department of Hotricultural Sciences, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS378
ENH1088/EP322 Promising New Evergreen Magnolias for Florida
ENH-1088, a 5-page fact sheet by Gary W. Knox, provides information about new evergreen magnolias being evaluated at NFREC Quincy. Includes references and a table comparing characteristics of new, non-native magnolias with native evergreen Magnolia species. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP322
ENH1095/EP326 Container Gardens for Outdoor Spaces
ENH-1095, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox, provides homeowners with information about the design and use of container gardens, plant selection, how to plant and how to maintain the plantings. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP326
CIR1098/EP338 Gardenias at a Glance
Circular 1098, a 2-page fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown and Joan Bradshaw, provides description, cultural requirements, problems and propagation for this popular plant with fragrant white flowers and glossy dark leaves. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP338
ENH1080/EP347 Environmental Landscape Management Guidelines Community Associations Can Use to Select a Landscaper and Write an Effective Landscaping Contract
ENH-1080, a 15-page fact sheet by Annemarie Post, Margaret D. Dessaint, Donald Rainey and Fred Santana, provides guidelines that community associations can use for selecting a landscape maintenance contractor and write an effective contract. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP347
SL254/SS479 Nitrogen in the Home Landscape
SL-254, 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, helps homeowners understand how N interacts in the environment through the nitrogen cycle, making maintenance of home landscapes or gardens easier and more sustainable. Published by the UF Soil and Water Sciences Department, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS479
SL256/SS480 Soil pH and the Home Landscape or Garden
SL-256, 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober and Geoffrey C. Denny, explains soil pH for a homeowner audience and provides strategies to make the most of the pH in home landscapes and gardens. Published by the UF Soil and Water Sciences Department, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS480
ENH-1089/EP353 Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule for Home Lawn Fertilization
ENH-1089, a 2-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, explains the new state rule regulating urban turf, or home lawn, fertilizer — why it is important, how it affects the homeowner, what the requirements are, exceptions, and existing requirements for commercial lawn care services and golf courses. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP353
ENH-04/LH005 Selecting a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns
Revised! ENH-04, a 5-page fact-sheet by L.E. Trenholm, J.B. Unruh, and J.L. Cisar, provides homeowners with guidelines in question format and a table to assist in selecting the right turfgrass variety for a home lawn. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007.
ENH-1083/EP349 Poinsettias at a Glance
ENH-1083, a 2-page illustrated fact-sheet by Sydney Park Brown, provides basic information for growing these decorative potted Christmas season plants — interesting facts, caring for them potted or as outdoor plants, and troubleshooting. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2007.