My sago palm is getting huge. How do I stop it from growing?
While you can't really prevent it from growing, you can prune it back to keep its growth under control. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
We have two sago palms that are mature (about 6 years old) that we transplanted outside this spring and they have done beautifully.
I am wondering what we need to do to them to prepare them for the winter. We live on the eastern coast in Virginia and many people around here seem to wrap their sagos in burlap, as we can have a few weeks of low teen temperatures. Is that necessary? What would be the best way to make sure they will live through the winter?
Wrapping them can help, but only if it is for short spurts of cold. This article will help for future reference: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protect-plants-in-freeze.htm
Many people don't realize this, but sagos aren't actually palms at all but cycads. These plants are extremely hardy, surviving both heat and cold well. In fact, during summer the plant tolerates drought-like conditions while in winter it is cold hardy to 20 degrees F. Your neck of the woods doesn't usually experience harsh winters, as northern climates do. Unless it's grown in a pot (which should be brought indoors or wrapped) or located in excessively windy areas, there's little you need to do over winter. It should handle the cold just fine. In fact, the plant may only exhibit slight browning from the weather but this can easily be remedied through pruning.
I have been treating my sagos for scale, with a oil base treatment. Is there anything new out?
Scales normally infest the lower side of fronds before moving upward. Prune off all the infested fronds and dispose of them. Treat with horticultural oil, available at most garden stores. Apply the oil to the fronds and insects, making sure to get the undersides of the fronds as well. You may need to reapply weekly for up to five weeks. You can also try neem oil. It is organic and harmless to humans and pets but still kills scale very well.
Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm
I have a sago palm that is 8 yrs. old. Can I transplant it to another area? It has gotten too big for its current location.
Sago palms do not like to be disturbed so any transplanting needs to be done with great care. Mature palms can be transplanted in early spring or late fall. Be sure to relocate the plant in adequate growing conditions--full sun, well-draining soil, etc. Include as much of the root system as possible when digging up and moving it. You may also want to consider trimming the plant back to prevent transplant shock. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
How to get rid of the fungus on the sago palm?
What special care does a Sago Palm planted outdoors in SC need?
Many people don't realize this, but sagos aren't actually palms at all but cycads. These plants are extremely hardy, surviving both heat and cold well. In fact, during summer the plant tolerates drought-like conditions while in winter it is cold hardy to 20 degrees F. Your neck of the woods doesn't usually experience harsh winters, as northern climates do. Unless it's grown in a pot (which should be brought indoors or wrapped) or located in excessively windy areas, there's little you need to do over winter. It should handle the cold just fine. In fact, the plant may only exhibit slight browning from the weather but this can easily be remedied through pruning.
How do I take care of an outside sago palm after you transplant it? The bottom leaves are all yellow and I think I may be watering it to much. I am watering it every day.
Sago palms do not like to be disturbed so it's likely going through a bit of shock. With adequate care, however, this should pass. If you haven't done so already, you may want to consider trimming the plant back to lessen the effects of transplant shock. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm