Page 12 - Jupiter Spotlight - November '19

Page 12, Jupiter Spotlight
Commissioner’s Update

Weed Awareness • Check the nursery stock that you purchase and glyphosate. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
dispose of any weed material is studying the chemical and may outline new guidelines
By Commissioner To control weed growth in your lawn, experts or restrictions on its use. If you decide to use herbicides, I
Hal Valeche recommend that you mow at the higher level, since this cannot overemphasize the caution that you must carefully
Let’s talk about those will create shade and keep some weeds from germinating. read the label for information on safety, environmental
pesky plants that sprout up Too little or too much water or fertilizer can also factors, the product and use.
in your yard where they’re encourage weed growth. Palm Beach County is committed to safety and is
least desired. Weeds are As you know, mulch is a popular method for weed monitoring the research and litigation linked to glyphosate
commonly defined simply control. The best type is coarse, textured mulch, two products closely, to ensure full compliance with applicable
as plants in the wrong inches thick, in pine or hardwood bark. Cypress mulch laws and regulations. Our staff is researching alternative
place. is not recommended because it is mostly harvested from products for weed control and will comply with any new
W i t h our m oi st , natural areas and wetlands. Additionally, rubber mulch is regulations or recommended practices on glyphosate use
subtropical climate, weeds also not recommended, because it is made from recycled that may come from the EPA or any other regulatory body.
can be challenging to tires that can leach heavy metals and other chemicals into There is a lot more information you can access from
manage. Palm Beach County’s Cooperative Extension soil, aquifers and storm water runoff. Rubber mulch also the Cooperative Extension Service to help you maintain
Service Environmental Horticulture Program in absorbs heat, does not decompose or add organic matter, a healthy and beautiful yard and garden. If you would
partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of and is a potential fire hazard. like further details on different methods of preventing
Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) provides the Weed control is also very important to the county in or eliminating weeds, or if you have other questions
most current, research-backed information to help meet maintaining our natural areas. Palm Beach County uses about what types of fertilizer to use, what species are
the needs of residents and businesses. and recommends an integrated pest management approach the most drought tolerant, or the best watering practices,
Our local horticulture experts tell us that your approach that reduces the need for chemical applications. This you can call the Master Gardener Hotline at (561) 233-
to controlling weeds should start with scouting your includes a variety of practices such as proper selection 1750. Online you can access a wealth of
property and identify the types of weeds to determine and maintenance of landscape plants, use of pest resistant information at http://discover.pbcgov.
what management methods will work best. For instance, plants, and biological controls. When chemicals are org/coextension/horticulture.
some weeds found in our area like the dollar weed are required, the products are carefully selected, use is Your input on areas of concern
aquatic, indicating an area receiving too much water. minimized, and label instructions are strictly followed is very helpful. As always, please
“Florida Snow” which is seen covering many lawns in the to reduce the risk of exposure to people, animals and the contact me if I can be of assistance
county and contains small white flowers, can indicate dry environment. at (561) 355-2201, or by email at
conditions. Some weeds are spread by birds, yet others Much has been reported about the use of Roundup, hvaleche@pbcgov.org.
are found in compacted soils. There’s a lot to consider, the most common herbicide whose key ingredient is
but if you can get a handle on controlling weeds, you
won’t have to use as many chemicals to fight them.
All weeds are easier to control when small and prior to
flowering. Once they flower, the seeds can easily spread.
Some steps you can take to prevent weed growth include:
• Purchase garden soil that is formulated for beds and
is likely to contain little to no weed seed
• Edge around your beds
• Install edgers, pavers and garden walls
• Clean mowers and tools

Rex Recommends from page 11

Wick Theatre And Costume Museum
Replacing the former Caldwell Theatre, much
expanded now, this exciting company has five musicals,
one after the other to please you. First The Hot Shoe
Shuffle which hit the boards Oct. 17 but ends its run
Nov. 10. Seven tap dancing brothers are left a fortune,
but they must first produce Hot Shoe Shuffle to get near
the money! Complications arise with the late discovery
of a lost twin sister! Sounds like a lot of fun to me. Other
productions this season are: The Music Man, Nov. 29 to
Dec. 29; Evita, Jan. 17, 2020 to Feb. 23, A Chorus Line,
March 12 to April 12, and Nunsense, April 23 to May 24.
You can reach the box office at (561) 995-2333.
Chamber Music Society Of Palm Beach
Now in their seventh year their first concert this
season has a piano trio consisting of Anthony McGill,
clarinet; Arnaud Sussman, viola; and Gloria Chien,
piano. The concert is on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
in Holy Trinity Church, 211 Trinity Place, West Palm
Beach, 33401. Works performed will be by Max Bruch,
Darius Milhaud and Shostakovich. The box office can
be reached at (561) 379-6773.

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