Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Soil: Nutrients and Types

Does your lawn look puny? Are your plants stunted? The culprit could be your soil. Soil testing is one of the most over-looked, yet inexpensive methods used to determine which nutrients are lacking, and gives the correct fertilizer ratio to use.

Container Gardening

Containers are not just for flowers. Grow vegetables on the porch, create a strawberry tower, use unusual and interesting objects to display your favorite landscape plants.

Pest Problems

Whether the pests are insects, diseases or weeds, we have the solution for you! And we have our own secret weapon: an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specialist.

Rain Barrels

Rain barrels are a nifty way to collect rainwater for landscape beds and gardens while conserving water. They are easy and inexpensive to make yourself or can be purchased ready-made.

Vegetable Gardening

Know your growing seasons in the Florida Panhandle, how to make a garden plan, prepare the beds, when to sow seeds or transplants, cultivate, harvest - and when to start all over again!

Landscape Plants

The "right plant in the right place" refers to varieties, sunlight, soil, and temperatures, just to name a few.

Seeds: Saving & Starting

Starting your own transplants is inexpensive, fun, and easy. Heirloom varieties can be traded or purchased from other collectors.

Composting

We have great information on making composting bins, as well as how to make rich compost.