16 Aug 2024
Thick St. Augustine grass next to a curb.

St. Augustine grass offers both benefits and liabilities

St. Augustine grass, known for its lush and dense turf, is a popular choice for lawns here on the Space Coast. It derives its name from the Florida city of St. Augustine, where the turf grass was first recognized as a distinct variety in the United States. Native to such regions as central and southeastern […]

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01 Mar 2024
Map of Florida showing grass on the state

Damaging grass virus showing up in Brevard County

St. Augustine grass, a popular choice for turfgrass in various regions, is facing a formidable adversary: the sugarcane mosaic virus (SMV). This insidious virus, belonging to the potyvirus family, has become a cause for deep concern in some areas of Florida, including Brevard County.  The repercussions of SMV on St. Augustine grass are potentially severe. […]

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