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What do afternoon showers bring to our lawns & gardens? Published:  Tags:  Mowing the lawn (Mark Cacovic/Getty Images) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Have you ever looked at your yard after a good rain shower and thought the grass looked greener?  I’m here to say your eyes are not playing tricks on you — it is greener. After a nice shower or a summertime toad strangler, water saturates the soil and the roots of your lawn. As the roots take in the water, they are also taking in nitrogen. Nitrog...

Selecting the best palm tree will help ensure the most successful transplant success. But how do you evaluate a palm tree to make sure it is the best quality?

It’s time to plant some herbs and veggies Published:  Tags:  File photo Spring officially starts on March 20, but your seeds and plants don’t know that. It’s time to put those plants in nutrient-rich soil and get ready for some fresh herbs and veggies. What can go in the ground now? Just about everything. Here’s a list to get your garden growing: Like salads? Leafy plants are ready to grow. From arugula to kale and endive to cabbage, it’s time to get those roots dirty. Add to t...

Gardening can be a real pain in the back. Spending time hunched over planting, pruning, cleaning or cultivating is a recipe for neck and back aches. One way to avoid that discomfort is to bring the work closer to you.

Not only is it pleasant to get outside, it’s a perfect time to prepare our lawns for the beginning of our growing season.

Throughout parts of the Jacksonville area, we have seen more than 9 inches of rain for the month so far. All of this wet weather might be leading to growth you don’t want, namely fungus and mold.

Spring’s around the corner, so it’s time to think about your garden Published:  Tags:  Glove hanging on post (Elizabeth W. Kearley/Getty Images) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Spending more time at home? Yeah, us too. At Casa de Loco, that means more time to knock out the honey-do list. During the winter months we have been working inside, but with spring around the corner it’s time to get outside. Spring is the season for growing and getting outside. Maybe this year you’ll do both: grow...