There are various types of fungi found in the soil of lawns, but two of these, take-all root rot and brown patch are two that you definitely don’t want around. Although both of these lawn diseases can occur any time, take-all root usually wreaks havoc on lawns in spring and […]
Mark Marino
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If you live in Northern Florida, you’ve probably heard of St. Augustine grass. this type of grass was originally discovered in the St. Augustine area of Florida, but it is hard to determine exactly where the grass actually originated from. St. Augustine grass is known for its blue-green color, but […]
When treated right, St. Augustine grass can grow prosperously. It can blanket your lawn with thick, multi-colored green grass. St. Augustine sod can bring out multiple greens in your garden and build a lush turf. St. Augustine grass is native to tropical climates, so it takes extra care depending on […]
There are many types of flowering weeds, some with white flowers, some with yellow flowers, and some with purple flowers. But lawn weeds are lawn weeds. If you’re hoping to grow a lush, weed-free lawn, you’ll want to be able to identify weeds with white flowers, which are particularly common […]
Have you been struggling to kill fire ants around your home or business? If so, you are not alone. A single fire ant mound can have more than 200,000 members, and ‘bud’ into dozens of other colonies around the yard. Left to their own devices, these animals can quickly spiral […]
A somewhat uneven lawn might not seem like a problem, and over time, any lawn can develop uneven spots. However, unlevel lawns can indicate problems such as poor drainage. Ignoring the dips in your lawn can actually undermine its overall health. By learning how to level your lawn when you […]
Do you ever pass a neighbor’s dark green grass and wonder how they get such a lush, green lawn? If your lawn remains a pale green verging on yellow, it might be suffering from an iron deficiency. Lawn grasses benefit from a lawn fertilizer with iron, but in order to […]
No one wants to ruin their lawn in the summertime by having crabgrass plants popping up throughout. Establishing a thick, healthy turf is essential at preventing lawn weeds – both grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. But what if you skipped a crabgrass preventer in the spring? You’ll need to control […]
Crabgrass is an invasive annual weed that can quickly get out of hand if not properly prevented using crabgrass preventers and pre-emergent herbicides, or killing crabgrass using post-emergent herbicides. Crabgrass will begin to germinate when the soil temperatures reach approximately 55 degrees for four or more consecutive days and continue to […]
Crabgrass is one of the most common and most troublesome lawn weeds in America. A crabgrass infestation can take over your good lawn grasses – including turf type tall fescue – in as little as a single growing season. So if you see this clumpy weed in your lawn grass, […]
Under the right growing conditions, mushroom growth is a common occurrence. Beneficial fungi are typically present in soil, breaking down organic material, which is one of the key roles they play in nature. Mushrooms serve an essential purpose in the natural environment. However, shade, excess moisture, and an abundance of […]
Most weeds are tenacious, but there are some common weeds with purple flowers that are especially aggressive when they invade lawns or flower beds. It’s also true that a purple flower weed such as wild violet can be attractive, but the problem with weeds is that they compete, often successfully, […]
