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Winged Termite Vs. Winged Ant, University of Florida photo

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Rebecca Jordi, Horticultural Agent with Nassau County, Florida Extension, answers gardening questions. LANDSCAPE MATTERS CLASS: September 15. Learn about seasonal vegetable gardening.

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Closeup of Pink Crepe Myrtle. (Photo by W.B. Lawson)

Crepe Myrtle Pruning, Gardenia Stress, Florida Fall Season Tomatoes

In August, it’s time to plant fall tomatoes in northeast Florida. Prune suckers from Crepe Myrtle trees any time of the year.

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Tomato Cracks

Northeast Florida Gardening Q & A: Cracking Tomatoes, Spiders, Sumac

Why are your tomatoes cracking? Name this pretty spider. Identifying poison sumac. Nassau County, Florida Extension expert answer questions.

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Beach Sunflower, Florida: Drought and Salt Tolerant

Florida Gardening: Beach Sunflower, Growing Grapes & Pears

Beach Sunflower is a spreading perennial producing attractive, small sunflower-like flower heads, a terrific plant for attracting a variety of birds and butterflies. GARDENING TIPS

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Tea Scale Florida

SALT & LIME: Florida Gardening Tips

While salt and lime go well with Tequila poolside, they may be unwanted companions in Florida landscapes. If you’re a coastal dweller in northeast Florida, learn about salt tolerant plants for the garden (BONUS: some suggestions attract butterflies and hummingbirds, too.) CAVEAT: Don’t add lime to your Florida lawn! (But use it for vegetable gardens.)

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