Tropical Sod Webworm and Lawn Care

Tropical Sod Webworm and Lawn Care

Tropical sod webworm larvae are destructive pests of warm season turfgrasses in the southeastern U.S., especially on newly established sod, lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses. Larval feeding damage reduces turfgrass aesthetics, vigor, photosynthesis and density. The first sign of damage is often caused by differences in grass height in areas where larvae are feeding. 

Magnolia Seed Pods

Fall is a great time of year for those crafters who enjoy collecting and using dried seed pods in their handmade holiday decorations. Here in the Big Bend area of Florida, we are lucky to have the lovely Magnolia tree. The seed pods of the Magnolia start to dry and...
The drier season is just around the corner…

The drier season is just around the corner…

Do you have a bare spot that you would like to see go away? How about a problem getting something to grow in a particular area? I’m not talking about that receding hairline or bald spot, I’m talking about your lawns and gardens. Many residents have these problems,...
Palms for North Florida

Palms for North Florida

Palms are year round green addition to any landscaping project.Palms for North FloridaEdwin R. Duke and Gary W. KnoxPalm (päm) n. Any of various chiefly tropical evergreentrees, shrubs or woody vines of the family Palmae (Arecaceae),having unbranched trunks with a...