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Controlling “Florida Snow” in St. Augustinegrass Lawns

Stephen Brown, Horticulture Extension Agent in Lee County.
December 7, 2023

“Florida Snow” The weed now commonly called “Florida snow” is Richardia grandiflora, a creeping perennial that reproduces by seeds and stem fragments. There are three other Richardias, or pusleys, found in Florida, none of which are ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf,
Tags: Florida Pusley, Florida Snow, Large Flower Pusley, Lawn Weeds, Richardia, Richardia Grandiflora, Turf Weeds, Weed Control, Weeds Of Southern Turfgrasses

Palmetto Weevils in Landscape Palms

Stephen Brown, Horticulture Extension Agent in Lee County.
October 26, 2023

Weevils are a family of beetles that have their mandibles (mouths) at the end of a very long snout-like projection. Palmetto weevil (Rhynchophorus cruentatus) is the largest North American weevil and is present in many southern states from Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Bismarck Palm, Canary Island Date Palm, Palm Insects, Palm Weevils, Palmetto Weevils

UF/IFAS Extension relationships highlight community resilience after Hurricane Ian

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November 9, 2022

Co-authored by Alyssa Vinson and David Outerbridge Wakeful in early morning, cool air, clear sky, what would the morning sun bring to light and sight? Intensification, quick turns, bundling up loved ones and properties. The day after Hurricane ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community, Featured Hot Topic, Hurricane Ian, Master Gardener Volunteers

From Soil to Sky: Flowers and Fruits

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September 5, 2022

The following series of columns entitled 'Soil to Sky' are an examination of five different facets of environment, structure, and life that are instrumental to trees in our forests and landscapes.  Trees are instrumental to our wellbeing, both ... READ MORE

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