This time of year is made less glorious by all the plant problems that are rearing their ugliness and keeping us away from the fun stuff like planting new beds, redesigning old ones and just generally spending as much time as possible in the ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Florida residents seeking a dose of luck this St. Patrick’s Day likely won’t find it among the weeds in their backyards. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS
Welcome to Weed Science Wednesday, a weekly series aimed at helping homeowners and horticulture professionals better identify and manage common landscape weeds in Florida. This week’s weed of the week is Oxalis (Oxalis stricta). Oxalis ... READ MORE
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A: The bright, orange spots you see on the oxalis are caused by a fungus, Puccinia sorghi, which is a type of rust. Generally, rust fungi must live on 2 or more plant hosts before they can complete their life cycle. They are quite complex ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Q: I am not sure what I have in my lawn, but it is taking over and nothing is helping to get rid of it. The leaves are similar to clover. It has a root that looks like a white radish and blooms are purple. It has spread all over and is in large ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes