By MERYL O’ROURKE news@breezenewspapers.com Hello fellow gardener, welcome back! Last month, I left off with the removal of the Norfolk pine (Araucaria heterophylla) from my front yard. The arborist cut a large section of the tree, approximately 7 feet long, to be used as a “snag” ...
By CAROLE KERNS news@breezenewspapers.com As I mentioned in my article earlier this month, the third step in eliminating invasive species from your garden is “Replace.” The University of Florida research and extension efforts have focused on identifying non-invasive alternatives and ...
By CATHY DUNN news@breezenewspapers.com What is a weed? Many botanists refer to weeds as “plants that are out of place,” i.e., growing where we don’t want them. Compared to insects and diseases, gardeners consider weeds to be the worst problem in their lawn and landscape. Weeds are ...
New Year’s resolutions reflect our natural desire to grow and improve. While many people set ambitious goals, progress isn’t always linear, and that’s OK. An all-or-nothing mindset or overly high expectations can make the journey feel harder than it needs to be, especially when life ...
By SYLVIA SWARTZ news@breezenewspapers.com As the new year begins, many of us make lofty resolutions focused on personal growth, health or learning new skills which often fade as the year progresses. For us gardeners, however, the turning of the calendar offers a special opportunity to set ...
By CAROLE KERNS news@breezenewspapers.com For many gardeners, their yard is a peaceful place where they can relax and enjoy the tranquility they find there. These gardeners understand that plants that can grow together will lead to a dense root system which can intertwine and help the plants ...
