A compendium of things to do in your garden this week. ...more

March 11, 2009

A list of chores to be done in the garden this month and what to plant. ...more

February 24, 2009

Fertilize citrus: Trees up to 4 years old should be fertilized four to six times a year, from January through October. Do not use a fertilizer with an analysis higher than 8-8-8. Apply 1 pound of fertilizer per year of the tree's age per application. ...more

October 5, 2008

PLANTER'S ALMANAC What To Do This Month Set strawberry plants: Strawberry plants are treated as annuals in Florida. Broadcast 2 1/2 pounds of 6-8-8 (or similar) fertilizer over a 100-square-foot bed. ...more

September 18, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Fertilize lawn: Lawns should receive a fall fertilization in September or October. ...more

September 11, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Solarize garden soil: For fall vegetable gardens, cover the soil with clear plastic and use the sun's heat to kill pests. ...more

August 7, 2008

What to do in August to make your garden flourish. ...more

July 30, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Recycle grass clippings: Leave grass clippings on the lawn, or use them as mulch or compost. Each bag equals one-quarter pound of organic nitrogen fertilizer, which can be recycled on the lawn, in flower beds or in compost. ...more

July 9, 2008

PLANTERS' ALMANAC What To Do This Month Prune azaleas: Prune for the last time this year because the flower buds will form soon. ...more

July 3, 2008

Follow these tips to make your gardens flourish in July. ...more

June 25, 2008