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
Growing Mango Trees Outside South Florida
Want mangoes in Tampa, Orlando or Jacksonville? Choose a compact variety, a warm spot or a container, and a plan for cold nights.
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
Scale, Mealybugs and Sooty Mold on Florida Fruit Trees
Sooty black leaves and ants on the trunk usually point to sap-feeding insects. Here's how to identify scale, mealybugs and whiteflies and manage them.
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.