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Issue 3 April - May 2019

Garden Scoop UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County Master Gardeners

Lake County MG Mission Statement

The mission of UF/IFAS Lake County Master Gardeners is to assist extension agents by providing horticultural education programs and current research-based information to the public through plant clinics, community outreach and Discovery Gardens.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Garden Fair Presentations……...2

Plant Profile &

Can you Name This? ................. 3

Featured Garden........................ 4

Edible Plant; Invasives ................ 5

Feature Master Gardener;

FL Fable ........................................ 6

FL Friendly Landscape ............... 7

Lady Palm .................................... 8

Orchids ......................................... 9

Buttonquail; Turf Weeds ........... 10

Tamarixia Wasp; Events............ 11

Gardening Calendar .......... 12-13

The Foundation for The Gator Nation

An Equal Opportunity Institution

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Landscape and Garden Fair Presentations

Saturday, April 13th

Time Topic Speaker

10:00 AM Butterfly Release Lorraine Hubbard

Nectar Garden Regina Doherty

11:00 AM Simple Landscape Design Tips Brooke Moffis

Auditorium

12:00 PM Growing Ginger Barbara Arco

Tropical Shade Garden Sudii Hipsley

1:00 PM Besties in the Garden Shirley Barber

Master Gardener Favorite Plants

Auditorium

2:30 PM Hydroponics in a Bucket Jack Pounders &

Chickee Hut Brooke Moffis

Sunday, April 14th

Time Topic Speaker

11:00 AM Succulents Leslie Lightbourne

Southwest Garden

12:00 PM Orchids Donna & Glenn

Auditorium Brown

1:00 PM Unusual, Easy-to-Grow Veggies Jack Pounders

Auditorium Tyrone Hill

2:00 PM Pollinator Gardens Abi & Ray Rudolph

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hairy leaves with upright stems & brilliantly colored (red,

yellow, orange) flowers, can become an outstanding

addition to that “hard to grow spot”. It will grow ¾-1.5’

tall and .5 – 2’ wide.

Gaillardia is drought tolerant, but if you do water it

occasionally during drought, the plant needs from 1/3

to ½” of water. No fertilizer is necessary since most wild-

flowers thrive without it and can potentially grow too

quick and become lanky or too tall.

Even though these plants are annuals, they do re-

seed in an un-mulched garden. Be sure to allow the

flower to develop seeds at the end of their flowering

cycle: June through September.

More positive facts to growing this native plant in

your garden, is that it attracts pollinators; honeybees,

native bees, butterflies, & wasps. The plant is also bene-

ficial for chickadees, titmice, and warblers since they

like to eat the seeds.

The common name (Blanket Flower) may have

come from the colors found in Native American blan-

kets of the American Southeast. The ethnobotany of

the plant reveals that the Kiowas believed the flowers

bring luck. The Acoma and Loguna believed that rub-

bing the plant on a mothers’ breast, can help wean ba-

bies. Finally, it was believed that an infusion of the plant

would improve a drummer’s skill.

For more information, https://www.fnps.org/, http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/, EDIS Article

FPS216, https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/gaillardia_aristata.shtml

For help finding information, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

Answer on the last page

How many of us have that spot in our

landscape that is just too sandy, too

sunny, and too dry to grow anything in it?

Maybe you have given up and just put

down mulch to add color?! Don’t des-

pair, until you try growing Blanket Flower

also known as Gaillardia. It is an annual

that likes well-drained, sandy soil and full

sun.

It is even drought and salt tolerant.

Plant in a mass where its oblong-shaped

Photos:

UFL/IFAS &

FWC

Photos by Karen Kennen

PLANT PROFILES

Gaillarida pulchella by Karen Kennen, Master Gardener

This aggressive,

invasive vine can

smother our native

vegetation if

untreated

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Featured Discovery Garden:

Nectar Garden by Abi Rudolph, Master Gardener

Did you know you can see Florida-Friendly Landscaping

(FFL) in the Nectar Garden at the Lake County Ext.

Office? The new Garden Leads, Abigail & Ray Rudolph,

share their experiences rejuvenating & maintaining the

Nectar Garden.

How has the garden evolved from its original layout?

The theme of the Nectar garden is attracting pollina-

tors and welcoming visitors and enjoying the different

ways to attract these creatures. Because FFL is vital, if

the plant is invasive, then no matter how beautiful or

showy, it won’t meet the criteria for the Nectar Garden.

In the short few months that Ray and I have been

co-leads for the Nectar Garden, the “floor plan” for the

garden has remained the same. When we first began to

work the small area, weeds were the predominant plant.

Both broadleaf and monocot grew in abundance and

were quite happy in their domain. Slowly, and weather

permitting, the unwelcome weeds were replaced.

Several large plants were removed; either due to

redundancy (such as the Firebush); because they were

the wrong plant for the theme; or, they were just plain

unsightly. Instead, as we are learning more about the

Central Florida area and about the needs of pollinators,

various new FFL plants have been installed. A few of

these may remain, and some may be replaced yet

again as we gain knowledge and experience. One

unique feature will be an insect hotel – with luck it will

attract various kinds of insects and bees, and, possibly,

butterflies as well.

What kind of maintenance is required?

Weekly maintenance in the garden depends on the

weather! When we began last fall, twice a week for two

hours each was about all we could handle in the heat.

Weeds must be pulled by hand since spraying pesticides

are a no-no. They’d kill our pollinators! Organic fertilizers

are applied as needed.

The hardest part is deciding what to remove and

what to leave. So many wonderful native and FFL plants

attract pollinators. The easiest part is pulling weeds –

they just have to go, so there is no decision involved.

What can a visitor observe & learn from visiting this

garden area?

A visitor, if observant, would learn that various pollina-

tors visit the garden at different times of the day. Early in

the morning, butterflies are still waking up, but the bees

may be already at work on the African Basil.

A homeowner can learn how to attract different kinds

of pollinators, depending on what they are growing. Or

perhaps if they are vegetable gardeners, they can learn

how to either attract wanted insects, or what not to

plant to keep them away.

The small stream running down the middle of the gar-

den is a welcome addition that allows for a variety of

plants that need and thrive in wetter soil. The outer edg-

es of the garden would be the wrong place for a

swamp milkweed.

Best success story. His Best learning experience?

The most enjoyable success to date, is the Ocimum

kilimandscharicum or African Blue Basil. Not only is it

thriving, but it is doing its job, and the bees are

absolutely thrilled. This is also our favorite plant.

What would you like to see happen

with the garden in the future?

In the future, I would like to see more

native milkweed, since this will at-

tract the greatest variety of butterfly.

In addition, it would be wonderful to

attract hummingbirds to enjoy the

Coral Honeysuckle.

Ray & Abi Rudolph

Jatropha tree, Spiderwort, Salvia, African Blue Basil, to name a few

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Loquat—Japanese Plum by Karen Kennan, Master Gardener

I still remember the first time I tasted the Japanese

Plum. My neighbor had this attractive, large-

leafed small tree with small, yellow, round fruit. I

saw him in his yard, and since I had always won-

dered if the fruit on his tree was edible, I asked him

if I could taste it. To my surprise it was juicy and sweet.

It was small, but had a lot of flavor.

The loquat originally came from China where it’s

been growing for over a 1,000 years and was intro-

duced in Florida in the late 19th century. It is perfect

to use as a specimen tree because of its dense green

foliage and uniformly shaped crown. It has white

flowers from October to February with a sweet aroma

that can be smelled from a distance.

It can grow from 16 to 30 feet but is

often smaller from 10 to 13 feet. The

tree can be grown in a container

and would be perfect for a patio

or deck. Against a wall, it can be

espaliered. Also, because of its lim-

ited size, the tree could be used as

a planting in a wide median.

Loquats grow successfully in

zones 8b – 11 & are cold

tolerant from 8 -10°F. Unfortu-

nately, the flowers and fruit can

die in temperatures below 27°F.

They grow in full sun or partial

shade and are drought tolerant,

but will produce better quality

fruit with regular, deep watering.

It is important to know that the trees only live from 20

to 30 years. Be aware. It will need

replacement.

There are numerous varieties grown in central Florida.

There are two with larger sized fruit from ½ to 1 ounce.

Champagne is a two-seeded cultivar with a sweet,

spicy taste; thin, yel-

low peel; and white

to light yellow pulp.

Another larger fruit-

ed variety is Sherry.

This cultivar has 1 to

3 seeds and is 1

ounce. The peel is

thick with a yellow,

white or pale yellow

color. The fruit has

mildly sweet pulp.

flowers. This results in viable seed being produced

both above and below ground. Benghal dayflower

also possesses the ability to root at the nodes and

can be propagated from cut stems. Therefore, light

cultivation can often

break plant parts and

increase the area of

infestation.

So as not to confuse it with the

Common Dayflower, it is identified as

such:

1. Presence of leaf hairs

2. Purple/lavender flower color

3. Root structure are actually underground

flowers that look like “swollen nodes”

edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag230. It can be controlled with

herbicides, but is extremely tolerant of glyphosate.

Commelina benghalensis

Benghal Day Flower or

Tropical Spiderwort, although

a beautiful purple bloom, is a

PROHIBITED plant species in

Florida. It is an aggressive

weed that produces aerial

(above ground) and

subterranean (below ground)

INVASIVES!!

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FEATURE MASTER GARDENERS:

ABIGAIL & RAY RUDOLPH

Abigail (AKA Abi) retired in 2018 after 13 years in

computer programming, followed by 18 years as

an administrative assistant.

As a new resident of Lake County, she sees the

MG program as a; wonderful source of new friends

with similar interests, an opportunity to contribute to

our county, and an avenue to learn & explore the

world of plants & nature. This program has al-

lowed Abi many avenues of developing new skills

in gardening, and a whole world of knowledge of

plants, insects, birds, & animals that make up Cen-

tral Florida.

Her favorite plant is the Florida native milkweed

(Asclepias tuberosa). This tough little plant will

thrive in sandy soil, blazing sun, and heat, attracts

& feeds the beautiful monarch & queen butterflies,

and provides a source of nectar for many other na-

tive butterflies.

Following all the years of Abi’s professional life

working in offices, spending time in the outdoors is

where she prefer to be. The Nectar Garden and

the Greenhouse at the UF/IFAS Extension, Lake

County and Discovery Gardens is a source of joy

and satisfaction.

Ray had the privilege of teach-

ing middle school math for 35 years,

followed by substituting Grades K-8

for another 7 years.

His father’s parents were both

gardeners & his parents enjoyed

flower gardening. As a result, he

has always had an interest in

gardening.

He doesn’t have a favorite plant,

but rather try to look at each one as

a beautiful unique creation.

Ray enjoys all the different as-

pects of being a Master Gardener

— especially learning new things. It

really is joyful to see the different

expressions and hear the comments

of visitors to Discovery Gardens.

MYTH: Adding fertilizer to the planting hole

helps transplants establish faster!

FACTS: Actually, it prevents roots from reaching

outward & can even burn the tender young

roots! So leave the fertilizer out of the hole &

use it when appropriate. If you feel the need

to amend the soil, spread a layer of compost

or organic matter around the planting site and

work it into the top 6 inches of soil.

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Fertilizing Appropriately is one of the nine Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Principles.

http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/florida-friendly-landscapes/

THE 9 PRINCIPLES TO FLORIDA

FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

TAVARES — Lake County’s fertilizer ordi-nance is intended to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes by adding appli-cation restrictions while utilizing Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles. The ordi-nance, recommended by the Keep Lake Beau-tiful Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners in 2017, includes a summer time phosphorous and nitrogen ap-plication prohibition.

Residents living in the unincorproated are-as of the county who intend to fertilize their yard are reminded to do so after March 31st when turfgrass roots have recovered from winter dormancy and before the start of the summer fertilizer application ban on June 1.

The ordinance prohibits applying fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus to turf or landscaping between June 1 and Sep. 30.

FERTILIZER LAW

The ordinance also requires that fertilizers contain a minimum 50 percent slow-release nitrogen content and prohibits fertilizer from being applied within 15 feet of waterbodies.

The ordinance prohibits applying fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus to turf or landscaping between June 1 and Sep. 30. The ordinance also requires that fertilizers contain a minimum 50 percent slow-release nitrogen content and prohibits fertilizer from being ap-plied within 15 feet of waterbodies.

This ordinance was implemented as nutri-ent impairment of waterbodies and springs has become a major concern throughout the state and in Lake County. Excess nutrients change the ecological balance of a waterbody and cause water quality issues including per-sistent algae blooms.

Click on these useful links: Fertilizer types |

2018 Fertilizer Law | FAQs | Fertilizer Flyer |

Organic Matter |

Lake County reminds citizens to fertilize

with a Slow Release Fertilizer this

Spring before the Summer Blackout Period

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By Cathy Leavers, Master Gardener

A PALM FOR SHADY SPOTS

The lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) is the perfect

palm for areas with lots of shade or for use in

interiorscapes. This is a small palm which grows in

clumps of slim, bamboo-like, fiber-covered stems

topped with fan-shaped very dark green, glossy

leaves.

It grows to a height of 6-12 feet and spreads

via rhizomes. It grows rather slowly so it is easy to

keep under control by periodic removal of suck-

ers to keep it within bounds. It grows well in USDA

hardiness zones 8b to 11 (Lake County is in zones

9a & 9b) and adds a rich tropical look to the

landscape. Small white fruits are eventually pro-

duced within the canopy which can attract

birds.

These palms need shade and fertile

organic soil to look their best and are moderately

drought tolerant. They can be used in the

landscape as a shrub, in mass plantings, as a

specimen plant, or as a border or screen. They

look particularly beautiful at night when lit from

below.

As stated before, they grow best in partial to

deep shade, so avoid putting them in full sun

where they can develop potassium deficiency

which symptoms include: discoloration, necrotic

spotting and leaf segment tip necrosis on oldest

leaves of each stem.

Lady palms are considered among the best

palms for use in low-light interiorscapes. They do

well in containers as patio plants, but may

become root-bound and require repotting to a

larger container or need removal of some

suckers.

Pests and diseases are generally not a serious

problem with these palms. They can be

susceptible to scale, palm aphids, sooty mold or

caterpillars, but none are considered serious.

Information from UF/IFAS publications: FP501,

ENH1094, ENH60, CIR1163

Teaching a child not to step on a

caterpillar is as valuable to the

child as it is to the caterpillar.

Bradley Millar

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Cattleya Orchids by Master Gardeners Glenn & Donna Brown

Cattleyas (KAT-lee-ah) are epiphytes - or air plants. They are accus-tomed to being dry at the roots between waterings and, therefore, should be potted in a free-draining media.

Care & Maintenance at-a-glance:

Use a bark mix in pots for Cattleyas –they do very well in containers. When hanging from a tree, make sure the plant is in dappled shade, not full sun. Leaves can actually get a sunburn if in direct sun.

If this particular Cattleya were brought into the Master Garden-er Plant Clinic, we would ask the following questions

Are you growing it indoors or outside?

How often is the plant watered, fertilized? What fertilizer do you use?

How much light does it receive? How long has it been in the basket? It might need re-potting.

Regarding the leaf spot, it may be sunburn or a bacterial infec-tion. In any case use a clean razor blade and remove it. When removing the leaf, look at the cut edge of the stem. If the cen-ter is discolored, cut it off as low as you can. If the center of the new cut edge is discolored the plant might be doomed.

We noticed the leaves are quite yellow, which can be a symp-

tom of too much light and possibly a nutrition issue (e.g. Nitro-

gen deficiency). Repot it into a container that will allow for ap-

proximately 2 years of growth before crowding the pot. Pile mix

against one side of the pot & cut off any dead roots. Spread

the firm, live roots over the pile, with the cut rhizome against the

side of the pot. Fill the pot with media, working it around the roots. Pack firmly and

stake if necessary. Keep the plant humid, shaded and dry at the roots until new root

growth is seen.

Repot it into a container that will allow for approximately two years of growth before

crowding the pot. Pile mix against one side of the pot and cut off any dead roots.

Spread the firm, live roots over the pile, with the cut rhizome against the side of the pot.

Fill the pot with media, working it around the roots. Pack firmly and stake if necessary.

Keep the plant humid, shaded and dry at the roots until new root growth is seen.

For more detailed information, click on the culture sheet link from the American Orchid Society for Cattleya orchids, http://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets/cattleya.aspx.

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I am Marsha Shelton, a Master Gardner as well as a member of the Groveland Garden Club here in Lake County. Some time ago, my garden club went to the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, located in Gainesville. If you have never been there, you are in for a treat. There are a multitude of butterflies, also known as “flutterbyes” which seems to be a more appropriate name. They were from all over the world in more colors and color combinations to tickle my brain than I had ever imagined. My favorite were the large blue flutterbyes, as well as birds that roam free. Watch where you step as sometimes the flutterbyes land on the path, so it keeps things at a slower pace than normal, but I found my eyes were searching out every detail anyway and I didn’t

want to miss any of the many treats that were unexpected.

There is a wide variety of colorful foliage that looks as if someone got in there and painted in the details so intricately that I was ques-tioning the reality of what I was looking at. There is a wide variety of flowers, not to mention the interesting and unique water features com-plete with waterfalls and ponds with fish. The detail taken in the gar-dens is extraordinary.

I sat in a chair near the brick pathway in hopes that one of the “flutterbyes” would light on me just for a moment, when I noticed a tiny bird running in and out of the foliage across the path from me. My attention was immediately drawn to the tiny little critter that was about 3” tall and about 4” beak to tip of his tiny little tail. Then I noticed another peaking in and out from between the ferns. I began to con-centrate on the tiny birds that seemed to be playing hide and seek with each other. How cute they are and all different colors and design of tan, black and brown. Oh, there I just saw a white one pop out to run across the path. How amazing! I inquired about the tiny birds to find out they are Button Quail, an old-world bird that has been kept for hundreds of years as pets. So much so, they have mostly lost the instinct to sit on and hatch their own eggs. Needless to say, before I left the gardens I had fallen in love with the tiny little birds. I just couldn’t get the little critters out of my mind - the way they seemed to play tag, chasing each other they made me think of them as

tiny jesters, funny little birds that seem to have a sense of humor.

Want to read more? Stay tuned to our next issue in June to learn more about Buttonquail!!

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Morpho

Got Turf Weeds or weeds in your Garden & want to get rid of them? First you need to identify which type

of weed it is: Grass, Broadleaf or Sedge/Rush. Once you know the type, you can treat it!

Grass – hollow, round open leaf sheath (e.g. crabgrass)

Sedge/Rush – solid, triangular closed leaf sheath. “Sedges have Edges.” Favor moist

habitats. Rushes have round hollow stems.

Broadleaf – Dicotyledons (2 seed leaves), net-like veins, flowering (eg Dollarweed/

Pennywort)

For more information, read the following EDIS publications:

ENH884, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep141

HS1170, https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1170

UF Dr. Brent Sellers Weed ID page (Prof. & Assoc. Ctr Director,

Agronomy - Pasture & Rangeland Weed Management)

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4/13: Landscape & Garden Fair: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-3pm,

Lake County AG Ctr., 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares, Click here for more info

5/18: Wildflower Power: Auditorium, 10am-11:30am

MORE EVENTS: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=lake or on Eventbrite

Subscribe to the Newsletter! Email, juwanda.rowell@ufl.edu

Answer to page 15: Air Potato Vine (Dioscorea bulbifera)! The FWC is releasing the Air Potato Beetle in hard hit areas to help combat this very invasive vine. EDIS publication #SS AGR 164

Biological control of the Citrus Greening vector, Asian Citrus Psyllid

Citrus trees in Florida are under attack from a major citrus

pest, Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). ACP is a tiny mottled brown in-

sect about the size of an aphid that feeds on all varieties of

citrus and a few closely related ornamental plants in the family

Rutaceae such as Chinese box orange, Indian curry leaf and

orange jasmine. The ACP damages citrus directly by feeding on new leaf

growth (flush) but, more importantly, transmits a plant pathogenic bacterium,

Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), that is responsible for a destructive cit-

rus disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease. ACP & HLB

were first found in Florida in 1998 & 2005, respectively; and the disease has put the

state’s citrus industry in serious danger. [Read MORE]

Enter the parasitoid, Tamarixia radiata (AKA Tamarixia Wasp). The Tamarixia Wasp was

introduced by the Florida Dept. Of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDAC) in cooperation with UF-IFAS as a

biological control for ACP— and they quickly established! The Division of Plant Industries recently gave

away these wasps to residents who signed up for them online. They came in small plastic viles (pictured

above) for release that same day. Yes, they are very tiny—like the size of a gnat!

If you are not a commercial citrus grower and would like to request parasitoids for release

on your property to reduce ACP populations in citrus or ornamental plantings, please fill out

the Tamarixia Release Form. Your information is kept confidential. Supplies of Tamarixia are

limited, but program staff will respond to all inquiries and send parasites to as many re-

questers as possible through the local County Extension Office. Tamarixia come with instruc-

tions for releasing the insects, which is fun and easy and can be extremely important for

protecting our citrus industry.

Click on any of the linked words in this article to read more about each item.

For information on ACP & Citrus Leafminer insecticides, click here.

ACP

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April 2019

Central Florida Gardening Calendar

April Infographics- Vegetable: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/edibles_april_graphic.pdf What’s in Bloom: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/

WHAT TO PLANT

ANNUALS New varieties of coleus do well in sun or shade and provide

vivid colors and patterns for months

BULBS Consider planting daylily (early-, mid-, and late-blooming

varieties) for months of color (EDIC CIR620)

VEGGIES Plant beans (bush, pole, lima), corn, southern peas &

summer/winter squash from seed this month

HERBS Add nasturtiums to your herb garden. The leaves and flowers add a

peppery zest to salads.

WHAT TO DO

PERENNIALS

Visit our Discover Gardens to see all that is in bloom! Divide clumps of bulbs, ornamental grasses, or herbaceous peren-

nials to expand or rejuvenate garden beds or to pass along to friends. Check Palms for deficiencies.

INSECTS

Identify and conserve beneficial insects. Monitor landscape plants

weekly for aphids on tender new growth or thrips on flowering

shrubs if they appear damaged.

See our IPM pages for Managing Insects!

SHRUBS & TREES Now is the time to ADD Shrubs to your landscape!

Scout for Citrus Leafminers on new leaves—apply horticultural oil spray to deter activity

LAWNS

Apply fertilizer after new growth has started (usually now) &

adhere to the Lake County Fertilizer laws.

Now is the best time to seed warm-season grass.

Make sure any damage you observe isn’t caused by something

cultural, like over/underwatering, before grabbing pesticides!

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WHAT TO PLANT

ANNUALS Plants that can “Take the Heat”, like salvia, torenia,

wax begonia & coleus

BULBS Plant some more lilies, like Amazon, Aztec & Clivia in

containers.

HERBS Plant heat-loving herbs, including basil, Mexican tarragon,

and rosemary

VEGGIES Plant Southern favorites (okra, southern pea, sweet potato).

WHAT TO DO

PREPARE FOR

HURRICANE SEASON

Plan how you’ll secure patio furniture, potted plants & other

yard items. Check your supplies kit for freshness/

completeness & know your evacuation route.

SHRUBS & TREES

Check those yellow Gardenia leaves to see if they’re old or micronutrient deficient.

This is the time when Oleander caterpillars come out to feast. They can deplete 1/3 of your foliage before you

should consider treatment.

Fertilize fruit trees to maximize production.

INSECTS Watch for thrips, scale, and mites on ornamental plants

because they become more active in warm weather. (IPM)

TOMATOES Watch for pests, disease, and nutritional disorders on

tomato plants.

LAWNS Inspect St. Augustine grass for chinch bug damage in hot, sunny areas. They remain active until end of Nov.

COMPOST/ MULCH Replenish mulch to conserve water & combat weeds. Mulch

should be 2-3 inches deep.

M A Y 2 0 1 9

Garden Calendar At-A-Glance, Click Here

Florida Vegetable Gardening, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021

May Infographics-

Vegetable: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/edibles_may_graphic.pdf

What’s in Bloom: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/trees_may14_graphic.pdf