Nothing says Florida like a palm tree, and they are usually low-maintenance landscape plants. In the rare case that a palm does get a disease, say a fond farewell, as little can be done to save it. However, nutrient deficiencies can often mimic ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Dead palms tell few tales! Scientists and palm specialists often receive photographs of dead palms, with no other accompanying material and with the following question attached: "What killed my palm?" In most cases, it is not the least bit obvious ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Palms are unique plants and can present gardeners with questions about what's happening to landscape palm. Palm problems may or may not be an actual problem. For example, here is an example of the trunk of a mature palm. Is the bark splitting ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension