Subscribe Sun Ad. As one of the coldest winters on record finally passes, lawns are beginning to green up, plants are springing from the ground, and gardeners begin rustling about. The Web can be a great resource for any homeowner looking for instant help in finding information on lawn and garden care. In addition to its role in supporting Florida's agriculture industry, IFAS maintains extension offices in all of Florida's 67 counties that can assist any Florida resident. Now, much of IFAS's decades of experience in the state can be accessed via the IFAS EDIS Web site edis.ifas.ufl.edu .
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If you've wondered how much fertilizer and what exact type is needed, here's where to start. Common area insects are listed, along with specific suggestions on how to treat each one. Gardeners also will find extensive recommendations on what types of plants work best in each Florida growing season, along with harvest times and prospective yields. Suggested spacing and recommended planting dates are also provided for most common vegetables. Additional specific information is available on nearly 200 individual vegetables from artichokes to yams.