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 Document Outside 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.

CONTACT

Kara Krueger

Horticulture Extension Agent

UF/IFAS Extension, Palm Beach County
531 N. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

561-233-1748
Fax: 561-996-4831

Kkrueger@pbc.gov

Horticulture Calendar

Sunday, October 12, 2025

From Packet to Plant: Seed Starting & Seed Swap (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Thursday, October 16, 2025

S. FL Arboriculture & Landscape Webinar Series – Managing Nutrients (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Orchids 101 (10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Flower Gardening and Edible Blossoms (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Florida Veggie Gardening 101: From Concept to Cultivation (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Residential Horticulture

CONTACT

Kara Krueger

Horticulture Calendar

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Site Directory

Useful Links

Residential Horticulture

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CONTACT

​​Kara Krueger

Horticulture Calendar

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Site Directory

Useful Links

Kara Krueger