by Tony, Giardino Fresco
Carrie vs. Pickering vs. Valencia Pride: Which Mango Is Right for You?
Three Florida-born mangoes, three very different trees. Compare Carrie, Pickering and Valencia Pride on size, flavor and season to pick yours.
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
Grafted vs. Seedling Fruit Trees: Which Should You Buy?
Grafted trees and seedlings can look alike in a pot but grow very differently. Here's what the difference means for fruit, size and time to harvest.
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
Pruning Mango Trees After Harvest: A Florida Guide
Prune at the right time and your mango stays small, healthy and loaded with flowers. Prune at the wrong time and you lose a crop. Here's how.
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.