Cooperative Extension - Environmental Horticulture Residential Horticulture

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Homeowner Horticulture Resources

Diagnostic Tests and Forms

UF Extension Plant Diagnostic Form - UF/IFAS Document Outside link

UF Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostic Submittal Form and Instructions - UF/IFAS Document Outside link

UF Soil Sample Submittal Form and Instructions - EDIS Document Outside link

Fertilizing and Irrigation

Summary of IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations - EDIS Document Outside link

Fruit Tree and Citrus

Citrus Culture in the Home Landscape - EDIS Document Outside link
Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops for the Home Landscape: Alternatives to Citrus - EDIS Document Outside link

Florida-Friendly Landscaping

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design - UF/IFAS Document Outside link
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Pattern Book: Sample plant lists and designs for South Florida - EDIS DocumentOutside link
Florida Friendly Landscaping Handbook- UF/IFAS Document Outside link
Florida Friendly Landscape Recognition Checklist - UF/IFAS Document Outside link
Questions and Answers: 2009 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation - EDIS Document Outside link

Palms

Fertilization of Field-grown and Landscape Palms in Florida - EDIS Document Outside link
Nutrient Deficiencies of Landscape and Field-grown Palms in Florida - EDIS Document Outside link

Planting

Florida-Friendly mulches and their Uses - EDIS Document Outside link
Specifications for Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Southeastern U.S. - EDIS Document Outside link

Hiring Professionals

Guidance for Evaluating Horticultural Professionals’ Licenses and Credentials - How to hire a professional / what to look for - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet
International Society of Arboriculture's Trees are Good - resource for locating certified arborists - Outside link
Guidance for Evaluating Residential Pest Management Proposals - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet

Vegetable Gardening

Compost Tips for the Home Gardeners - EDIS Document Outside link
Construction of Home Compost Units - EDIS Document Outside link
Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide - EDIS Document Outside link
Growing Vegetables in South Florida - supplement to the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide - EDIS Document Outside link
Natural Products for Insect Pest Management - EDIS Document Outside link
Producing Garden Vegetable with Organic Soil Amendments - EDIS Document Outside link
Tomatoes in the Florida Garden - EDIS Document Outside link

Do you have a landscape question and need an answer? Our Master Gardener Volunteers are available Monday - Friday to answer questions, either in-person, by phone, or by email. Call the hotline at 561.233.1750; visit the help desk at 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415; or e-mail your question to our Master Gardeners.