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Commissioner’s Update

Weed Awareness recommend that you mow at the practices on glyphosate use that may come from the EPA
higher level, since this will create or any other regulatory body.
By Commissioner shade and keep some weeds There is a lot more information you can access from
Hal Valeche from germinating. Too little the Cooperative Extension Service to help you maintain
Let’s talk about those or too much water or fertilizer a healthy and beautiful yard and garden. If you would
pesky plants that sprout up can also encourage weed like further details on different methods of preventing or
in your yard where they’re growth. eliminating weeds, or if you have other questions about
least desired. Weeds are As you know, mulch is a what types of fertilizer to use, what species are the most
commonly defined simply popular method for weed control. drought tolerant, or the best watering practices, you can
as plants in the wrong The best type is coarse, textured call the Master Gardener Hotline at (561) 233-1750.
place. mulch, two inches thick, in pine or hardwood bark. Online you can access a wealth of information at http://
W ith our moist, Cypress mulch is not recommended because it is mostly discover.pbcgov.org/coextension/horticulture.
subtropical climate, weeds harvested from natural areas and wetlands. Additionally, Your input on areas of concern is very helpful. As
can be challenging to rubber mulch is also not recommended, because it is made always, please contact me if I can be of assistance at
manage. Palm Beach County’s Cooperative Extension from recycled tires that can leach heavy metals and other (561) 355-2201, or by email at hvaleche@pbcgov.org.
Service Environmental Horticulture Program in chemicals into soil, aquifers and storm water runoff.
partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Rubber mulch also absorbs heat, does not decompose or
Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) provides the add organic matter, and is a potential fire hazard.
most current, research-backed information to help meet Weed control is also very important to the county in
the needs of residents and businesses. maintaining our natural areas. Palm Beach County uses Southern Exposure Technologies
Our local horticulture experts tell us that your and recommends an integrated pest management approach Computer Install/Setup/Repair
approach to controlling weeds should start with scouting that reduces the need for chemical applications. This
your property and identify the types of weeds to determine includes a variety of practices such as proper selection (561) 315-0144
what management methods will work best. For instance, and maintenance of landscape plants, use of pest resistant getsetgo.annie@gmail.com
some weeds found in our area like the dollar weed are plants, and biological controls. When chemicals are * DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install
aquatic, indicating an area receiving too much water. required, the products are carefully selected, use is * Networking, Troubleshooting
“Florida Snow” which is seen covering many lawns in the minimized, and label instructions are strictly followed * Instruction
county and contains small white flowers, can indicate dry to reduce the risk of exposure to people, animals and the * Hardware/Software Installation
conditions. Some weeds are spread by birds, yet others environment. * Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix
* Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup
are found in compacted soils. There’s a lot to consider, Much has been reported about the use of Roundup, * Business Consult/Startup/Move
but if you can get a handle on controlling weeds, you the most common herbicide whose key ingredient is * Website Design/Maintenance
won’t have to use as many chemicals to fight them. glyphosate. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer
All weeds are easier to control when small and prior to is studying the chemical and may outline new guidelines and wireless network”!
flowering. Once they flower, the seeds can easily spread. or restrictions on its use. If you decide to use herbicides, I GET S.E.T. GO!
Some steps you can take to prevent weed growth include: cannot overemphasize the caution that you must carefully REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES
• Purchase garden soil that is formulated for beds and read the label for information on safety, environmental FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR,
WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH,
is likely to contain little to no weed seed factors, the product and use. OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
• Edge around your beds Palm Beach County is committed to safety and BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR.
• Install edgers, pavers and garden walls is monitoring the research and litigation linked to START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS,
• Clean mowers and tools glyphosate products closely, to ensure full compliance QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND
• Check the nursery stock that you purchase and with applicable laws and regulations. Our staff is PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT!
(561) 315-0144
dispose of any weed material researching alternative products for weed control and CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS!
To control weed growth in your lawn, experts will comply with any new regulations or recommended

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