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Q: I was told my yard needed to be de-thatched. This procedure will be costly, how do I know if I need it done?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 4, 2017

A: I get this question quite often and I am glad to have an opportunity to address it. The best information regarding thatch in Florida lawns comes from a University of Florida publication by Dr. Laurie Trenholm, Dr. J.B. Unruh, and Dr. John ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Archive, Thatch

Q: What is vertical mowing?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 2, 2017

Q: Some of the University of Florida publications on lawn grasses talk about vertical mowing. What is vertical mowing? A: The typical lawn mowers used in the home landscape are called rotary as the blades move in a horizontal plane. Vertical ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Archive, Lawns, Thatch, Vertical Mowing

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