A: I have seen dozens of grass specimens over the last 2 weeks – all of these had root decays and leaf spots on them caused by fungi. Many of these diseases have been caused by a combination of the fungi and too much water. The fungi are naturally ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Are you finding dead shrubs in your hedge? Botryosphaeria, bot rot, has hit Manatee County. Bot rot is a disease whose symptoms includes yellow, spotted and blighted leaves, dried leaves, defoliation, cankers, tip dieback, branch dieback, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease
By Brooke Moffis Does the drought have you scratching your head and wondering what to do about your lawn and landscape? Are you like me, ready to perform a rain dance to help your garden simply survive? If so, you can give your lawn and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Basil is a favorite plant in the summer herb garden and an absolute must for those who enjoy fresh leaves for a sandwich or delicious homemade pesto. While we grow basil as a food enhancer, an added benefit is that those basil ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables
A: Wow, 47 caterpillars from one bush; that is amazing. The caterpillar you brought into the office is the azalea caterpillar, Datana major. It is found in Florida from July through October on azaleas (Rhododendron spp.). Often, the caterpillars ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes