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Fishtail palm's seedpods come naturally
Q: Our fishtail palm is dying. There are many seedpods, which seemed to sprout overnight. E.W., E.W., North Miami
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One of tropical America's oldest and most important fruit crops is being threatened by the laurel wilt fungus, causing both the commercial grower and the backyard gardener in South Florida to worry: Should I plant avocados?
Q: Our fishtail palm is dying. There are many seedpods, which seemed to sprout overnight. E.W., E.W., North Miami
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Q: When is the best time to graft mangoes? Please note that I have no grafting experience! M.T., Homestead
Q: What is the proper fertilizer for topiaries? The tips of the branches appear to dry out. L.F.,
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Q: For a year I've been struggling with a mango tree. Someone said I was watering the tree too much. I stop...
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I went to a couple of gardening events last year that focused on Florida natives and came home from each wi...
Q: When is the best time to graft mangoes? Please note that I have no grafting experience! M.T., Homestead
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Q: What is the proper fertilizer for topiaries? The tips of the branches appear to dry out. L.F.,