by Mainscape | Sep 23, 2020 | General Environmental
Sooty mold is a black, flaky growth on plant leaves, stems, and trunks that is often confused for some sort of plant disease. In-stead of being the cause of a plant problem, it is a sign that insects have been feeding—specifically, those of the “piercing-sucking”...
by Mainscape | Sep 23, 2020 | General Environmental
The Rugose Spiraling Whitely (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus), or RSW, made its debut in the U.S. in 2009, wreaking havoc on Gumbo Limbo trees in Miami-Dade County. After its arrival, this invasive pest, thought to originate in Central America, quickly increased its...
by Mainscape | Sep 23, 2020 | Plant Profiles
With our lovely winter approaching, we will begin to see the bougainvillea plants respond with color and character. This is a species that embodies the saying, “Look, but don’t touch.” As landscapers, we sometimes have a love/hate relationship with bougainvilleas...
by Mainscape | Sep 23, 2020 | Updates & Announcements
I get a laugh out of the memes circulating on social media about just how crazy 2020 has been. Did you the see the one with 2020 saying “Wait, there’s more!” with a picture of the infomercial guy? Other times I feel down as I think of the deaths of over 180,000 of my...
by Mainscape | Aug 21, 2020 | General Environmental
Lethal Bronzing Disease (LBD), formerly known as Texas Phoenix Palm Decline (TPPD) is a lethal disease of palms. It is caused by a phytoplasma – a bacterium with no cell wall that lives in the vascular conducting tissue of plants. The disease is transmitted by insect...
by Mainscape | Jul 29, 2020 | Updates & Announcements
From the CEO Mark Forsythe CHANGE IS IN THE AIR, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Throughout human history there are years where significant events leave a lasting impact on humanity. 2020 will be remembered as one of those years. First a pandemic stopped our economy and...
by Mainscape | Jul 20, 2020 | General Environmental
From the CEO Mark Forsythe Throughout human history, there are years where significant events leave a lasting impact on humanity. 2020 will be remembered as one of those years. First, a pandemic stopped our economy and life as we know it, and has resulted in more than...
by imavexadmin | Nov 11, 2019 | General Environmental
It’s important to regularly check your landscape for any potential issues or diseases that palms may have developed. Many people put off calling a landscape provider when they see something wrong because they think the issue will go away on its own. That’s not always...
by imavexadmin | Sep 6, 2019 | General Environmental
Take-All Root Rot (TARR) will be most prevalent during periods of prolonged rainfall such as summer to early fall months when Florida receives the majority of its annual rainfall. The disease affects St. Augustinegrass by attacking the roots and stolons, and it...
by imavexadmin | Aug 1, 2019 | General Environmental
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio – Mainscape has been named one of the largest landscape companies in North America by Lawn & Landscape magazine 17th. Mainscape ranked 18th on the 2019 Lawn & Landscape Top 100 list, which was published in May and sponsored by Kohler....