While familiarity with the term “grafting” is widespread among gardeners, a true understanding of what grafting is and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural ...

Are you longing to grow your own citrus trees but afraid they won't survive your cold winter temperatures? Your concern is understandable because citrus trees are regarded as subtropical plants, which ...

Citrus plants are usually defenseless in cold weather, according to UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and ...

SAVING SEEDS: Collect seeds from your flowers to plant next year. They include warm-season annuals such as cosmos, cleome, ...

Let’s face it. Many of our cold-damaged landscapes have a bad case of ugly this spring. And I’m still getting lots of questions on how to deal with the damage. So, the big question is, “How long do I ...

The extreme cold this past week was a wakeup call that winter is indeed here. Fluctuating temperatures can take a toll on plants, especially newly planted trees and shrubs. Warm weather earlier this ...

Follow these tips on how to prune citrus trees to encourage strong branches and improve fruit production. Knowing when and how to prune citrus trees (lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, ...

Trim dead, damaged, or crowded branches to boost fruit quality and keep trees tidy. Thinning the canopy and reducing height improves sun exposure, airflow, and ease of care. Regular pruning supports ...