by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Best Avocado Varieties for Miami and South Florida
Big, green and buttery: how to choose a Florida avocado variety like Choquette or Catalina, when to pick it and how to keep the tree healthy.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Citrus Greening in Florida: Signs and What to Do
Blotchy yellow leaves on your orange or lime? Learn the signs of citrus greening (HLB), how to rule out look-alikes and your options for the tree.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
How to Plant a Grafted Mango Tree in Florida
Planting depth, watering and the graft union make or break a new mango. Here's our step-by-step method for planting a grafted mango anywhere in Florida.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Mango Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew: How to Protect Your Crop
Anthracnose and powdery mildew cost Florida mango growers more fruit than anything else. Here's how to spot them and protect next season's crop.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Starfruit (Carambola) Tree Care in Florida
Arkin starfruit is productive, compact and less fussy than many tropicals. Here's how to grow carambola from Miami to Tampa Bay.
by Tony, Giardino Fresco
When and How to Fertilize Fruit Trees in Florida
Young trees, mature trees, alkaline Miami soil or sandy Central Florida soil: a simple, conservative fertilizer plan for fruit trees anywhere in Florida.