About Weeds…
What is a Weed? There are many definitions for the term, and the matter is rather subjective. A universally accepted definition is that a weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. They may be… Read More
Category: Lawn
Lethal Viral Necrosis (associated with Sugarcane Mosaic Virus-SCMV) frequently asked questions
Recently in Miami-Dade County, several samples were diagnosed positive for a new disease called lethal viral necrosis (associated with sugarcane mosaic virus, SCMV) on Saint Augustinegrass, cultivar ‘Floratam’. The following are the most frequent questions that the… Read More
Common questions about the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus)
Lately have you been noticing something strange in your coconut palms, gumbo-limbo and other plants? It could be related to the reappearance of the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus) (RSW). If you remember correctly, it was first reported… Read More
Selecting Good Fertilizers for Palms
Summer is coming soon; roots and palm fronds will grow fast! Are you sure that you are applying the correct palm fertilizers? The latest fertilizer recommendation from University of Florida is 8 – 2 – 12 + 4… Read More
Transplanting Palms in the Landscape
Why do some palms survive transplanting and others don’t? Understanding how palm roots grow and respond to being dug up can greatly improve the chances of success when transplanting palms. While broadleaf trees typically have only a few… Read More
What you should know about Sugarcane Mosaic Virus (SCMV) affecting St. Augustinegrass.
At the end of 2017, the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at UF/TREC discovered that some turfgrass samples from Miami-Dade and Monroe County tested positive for Sugarcane Mosaic Virus. Early symptoms include a mosaic pattern on the leaf that becomes necrotic… Read More
