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
Horticulture Extension Agent
UF/IFAS Extension, Palm Beach County531 N. Military TrailWest Palm Beach, FL 33415
561-233-1748