UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
A: You have several choices of lawn grass that can be established by seed: Argentine Bahia, Common Bermuda and centipede grass can all be grown is this area. Do not mix the different grass seeds as each one… Read More
Q: My lawn has been looking terrible and my lawn company told me I have sod webworms. I have never seen any worms, what do they look like? A: Tropical sod webworm larvae are gray-green, have brown spots… Read More
A: Since we talked on the phone and you had several neighbors willing to meet, I went to your subdivision and conducted an extension program called “Troubleshooting Landscapes.” Once I saw your lawns it appeared to be chinch… Read More
A:What you probably have are the eggs of the armyworm, which is the larva of a moth. Armyworms are common pests found on grass and vegetables. One of the species of army worm prefers Bermuda grass and crabgrass,… Read More
Q: My husband just came in from cutting the grass and he noticed some small tan-colored moths and some larger brown ones, also a few grasshoppers. How should we best rid our lawn of these pests? I assume… Read More
A: Actually, JaMur is a specific variety of Zoysiagrass which is usually considered a high maintenance lawn. It should be fertilized only twice a year, usually in the spring and fall. It has a tendency to become produce… Read More
Q: Most of my St. Augustine lawn looks dead but some areas have some green patches still showing especially near my house and under my trees. How will I know if my grass is completely dead? Will I… Read More
A: Shade tolerant lawn grass needs about 4 hours of sunlight to perform properly. If you do not feel your site has sufficient sunlight consider some alternative ground covers such as Asiatic jasmine, mondo grass, liriope or Aztec… Read More
Q: What is wrong with my St. Augustinegrass? It seems to be dying in large areas all around my yard. A: I have received dozens of phone calls and office visits regarding this very question within the last… Read More
A: First, simply because the grass blade is brown, does not necessarily mean the grass is totally dead. It is important for the stolon, which is the above ground stem, and roots to be kept alive during the… Read More
