Frequently Asked Questions

(The New To The Area? link on the home page also has interesting information on some of these topics.)

Annuals

 

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Garden and Lawn Pests

• What are nematodes? What do they do to my plants?

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Miscellaneous

• What USDA zone is Polk County in?
• Does Polk County have freezes? When are they?

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Palms

 

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Turf

• What is the best turf grass for Central Florida?
• How do I measure how much water my lawn is getting from my sprinklers?
• What kind of lawn should I plant?
• Fertilizing St. Augustine grass

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Trees and Shrubs

• What is that tree with the big yellow blooms in the spring?
• How often do I need to water and fertilize my trees?
• How long does it take for a newly planted tree or shrub to become established?
• What is the proper way to plant trees and shrubs?

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• The web page of David Shibles, our fearless (and much respected) leader
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What the heck is a Master Gardener, anyway?
• New to the Area Guides
• Master Gardener Calendar
• A lot of our Favorite Links
• The Garden Shoppe
• Florida Yards and Neighborhoods, including an up-to-date list of Polk County Events