http://marconews.com/news/features/gardening/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Gardeningen-usfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/gardening-think-terms-winter/?partner=RSSFall is here and the month of October will bring cooler and dryer weather to our gardens. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:03:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/09/gardening-think-terms-winter/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/02/gardening-winner-take-all/?partner=RSSBefore I begin this column, I need to correct last week’s. I made changes to the fertilizer column I have used in the past but for some reason my computer did not save these changes. There is a difference in fertilizer this year as mandated by the State of Florida. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:51:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/02/gardening-winner-take-all/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/25/gardening-less-better/?partner=RSSIt is time to think about fertilizing your shrubs, trees and lawns. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:34:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/25/gardening-less-better/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/17/gardening-exotic-plants-gone-wild-native-species-w/?partner=RSSThere is a growing interest in using more native plants in our landscapes. Native plants arrived here centuries ago, before the Spanish, via wind or birds and managed to survive and thrive together. Exotics were introduced later and continue to be introduced today by people. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:14:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/17/gardening-exotic-plants-gone-wild-native-species-w/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/10/gardening-list-avoid/?partner=RSSThe ten most common ways to kill a tree. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:09:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/10/gardening-list-avoid/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/gardening-underground-worlds-your-yard/?partner=RSSSeptember is here with another month of heat and heavy rain. This month is the height of hurricane-season, so tropical rains and wind are likely. It looks like Hanna will stay east but Ike and Josephine may come this way. Remember all of the hurricane preparation and clean up tips to help you through this period. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:20:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/03/gardening-underground-worlds-your-yard/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/26/gardening-choosing-wisely-when-landscaping/?partner=RSSWe have many different species of palm trees on Marco Island due to our favorable climate for their growth. They come in many shapes and sizes from large majestic trees to small shrubs. Some have single trunks while others have multiple trunks. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:33:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/26/gardening-choosing-wisely-when-landscaping/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/gardening-fay-and-your-yard/?partner=RSSFortunately, Fay was just a tropical storm and the damage to our landscapes was minimal. Most of the debris was from Royal palms and Gumbo Limbo trees. Both are designed by nature to lose branches and not the whole tree. There were some downed palm trees and the occasional newly planted tree. We should be back to normal by the end of the week. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:43:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/19/gardening-fay-and-your-yard/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/13/gardening-less-more-especially-during-hurricane-se/?partner=RSSWith hurricane season upon us you should know how to minimize wind damage in your landscape. Trees and shrubs can grow too large or unbalanced to be able to withstand windstorms so it is wise to learn how to prune and shape trees in order to minimize damage. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:10:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/13/gardening-less-more-especially-during-hurricane-se/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/06/gardening-august-here/?partner=RSSAugust is here and temperatures this month will have highs of about 90-95 and lows in the mid-70s. With more than 8 inches of rain this is usually one of the wettest and most humid months. I can’t imagine a month wetter than July was but I suppose a tropical storm or two could easily bring us that much rain and more. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:57:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/aug/06/gardening-august-here/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/30/gardening-dont-be-fooled-rain-water-your-lawn/?partner=RSSIf you are one of the people who say, “It’s summer so I can turn off my sprinklers!” this column is for you. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:54:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/30/gardening-dont-be-fooled-rain-water-your-lawn/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/23/gardening-its-grubs-life/?partner=RSSGrubs are migrating to the surface to begin feeding on lawn roots. Those little mounds of dirt about six inches across, with a hole about the size of a thumb, which appear in lawns in June and July are made by the ox beetle to lay their eggs. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:53:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/23/gardening-its-grubs-life/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/16/gardening-rain-makes-everything-grow-faster/?partner=RSSYou should be careful of what you wish for, you just might get it. Two months ago we were all praying for rain and boy, is it raining! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:58:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/16/gardening-rain-makes-everything-grow-faster/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/gardening-gardening-gadgets-will-make-your-life-ea/?partner=RSSWhen you think of gardening, you reach for the usual tools like pruning shears, rake or shovel and head for the yard. While these basics will always be the staples in the gardening shed, there are a number of useful and unusual gadgets out there to make gardening chores easier and more fun to do. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/gardening-gardening-gadgets-will-make-your-life-ea/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/25/gardening-fertilizing-during-rain-season/?partner=RSSSummer has officially arrived. July is one of the hottest months with high temperatures averaging 90 degrees and lows averaging 75 degrees. The rains are here in earnest. We can expect at least 8 inches of rain making July also a very wet month. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:39:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/25/gardening-fertilizing-during-rain-season/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/gardening-disease-control-your-backyard/?partner=RSSGanoderma Butt Rot is a widespread palm disease affecting trees all over Marco Island and the southeastern United States. This disease has been found in about 40 or 50 species but it is thought that all species are probably susceptible. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:12:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/18/gardening-disease-control-your-backyard/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/12/gardening-long-live-ornamental-shrubs/?partner=RSSTropical ornamental shrubs are an important element in the home landscapes of South Florida. Some have brightly colored leaves or flowers much of the year. Almost all are evergreen, meaning they keep their leaves year round. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:41:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/12/gardening-long-live-ornamental-shrubs/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/05/gardening-diagnosing-brown-spots/?partner=RSSThe summer rains of June have begun! Our gardens are about to grow at incredible speeds as they come out of the stressful dry spring months. Lawns, shrubs, trees and weeds will seem to grow at uncontrollable rates. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:29:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/05/gardening-diagnosing-brown-spots/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/gardening-simple-landscaping-floral-elegance/?partner=RSSWhen it comes to landscaping, simplicity equals good design and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscapes are designed so that every shrub, tree and flower-bed will all have definite functions. It is best not to over plant and to eliminate as many frills and flower beds as possible. Fewer, well placed gardens help reduce landscape maintenance. Thu, 29 May 2008 21:16:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/29/gardening-simple-landscaping-floral-elegance/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardeninghttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/30/gardening-trees-age-be-born-again/?partner=RSSI have a lot of people ask me at this time of year what is wrong with their mahogany or gumbo limbo trees as they are losing their leaves. I often compare the Florida spring to the northern fall season. Many of our trees are deciduous in the months of April and May. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:17:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/30/gardening-trees-age-be-born-again/?partner=RSSfeatures/gardening