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SCMV/LVN-Resistant Turfgrass Replacement Options

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Understanding SCMV and LVN What Is Sugarcane Mosaic Virus (SCMV)? Sugarcane Mosaic Virus is a viral disease that affects various grass types, but in South Florida, it’s particularly devastating to Floratam St. Augustine grass. First identified in sugarcane fields in the 1960s, the virus reemerged ...

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Spring Preventive Weed Control Strategy for Florida Lawns

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The Ultimate South Florida Guide to Spring Pre-Emergent Spring weeds don’t just appear out of nowhere in South Florida—they begin germinating quietly as temperatures warm. By the time crabgrass, spurge, or goosegrass are visible, the prime prevention window has already passed. That’s where pre-emergent herbicides ...

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