Soil compaction occurs when the soil structure is compressed, thus reducing the number and size of the pore spaces between the particles, which causes a decrease in the availability of air and oxygen for the… Read More
I am getting some calls from people asking about the Asian Giant Hornet or the “murder hornet”. Vespa mandarinia, is native to Japan and can be found in many other countries throughout Asia. The first… Read More
Hurricane season is going to start on June 1. Does your trees need to be prune? Trees are a valuable asset and long-term investment that can increase your property value and gave it to you… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
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…. Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 –… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
