Home Lawn: Fertilization
Turfgrasses must be properly fertilized to stay the right color, thickness, and health. Also, a well-fed grass recovers more quickly from stress and is more aggressive against weeds. The quality of turf depends on color, density, and absence of ... [... more]
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MSUcares: Take-All Root Rot
This disease is caused by a fungus. It may be mistaken for chinch bug damage or drought symptoms. Symptoms are circular to irregular in shape and may resemble symptoms of brown patch. Patches of diseased St. Augustinegrass or centipede at first ... [... more]
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Home Lawn: Control Insects
The home lawn is an ideal environment for a number of insects and related creatures. Some of these animals may be classified as pests; however, many are harmless, and some are beneficial. The home lawn is an ideal environment for a number of ... [... more]
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Planting Methods
When you select a turfgrass for your lawn, consider the method of establishing the grass. Some grasses can be seeded. Others must be planted by vegetative sprigs, plugs, or solid sod. When you select a turfgrass for your lawn, consider the method ... [... more]
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Lawn Diseases: Melting Out or Leaf Blotch of Bermudagrass
Melting out or leaf blotch may be caused by several fungi. However, in the South the primary fungus is Bipolaris cynodontis (formerly Helminthosporium cynodontis), and it can be very serious on Bermudagrass. Melting out or leaf blotch may be ... [... more]
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MSUcares: Mississippi Planting Zone Map
A map of Mississippi showing the different planting zones. Mississippi Planting Zone Map Prepare for Planting Renovating Your Lawn Maintenance Calendar Mississippi Zone Map Turf Tips Newsletter [... more]
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Home Lawn: Ground Covers
Use ground covers where shade is too dense or the terrain is too rough for turf grass. Many types of ground covers can provide color and texture differences in the landscape and keep soil in place. Use ground covers where shade is too dense or ... [... more]
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Home Lawn: Mowing
Mowing is necessary for a quality turfgrass. Mow frequently and at the proper height. The frequency and height of cut depend on the type of turfgrass, fertilization program, and the amount of rainfall. The frequency of mowing depends on the ... [... more]
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MSUcares: Turfgrass Selection Guide
Turfgrass Selection Guide *Certain zoysiagrasses can be seeded, but seeds are difficult to locate. Establishment Normal Color Maintenance Sprigs, Plugs Bahiagrass Yellow green See Common See Hybrid St. Augustine- See St. ... [... more]
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Establishing Winter Lawns
Sometime the occasion arises when it is just too late in the fall for the establishment of the desired turf species. Many people do not appreciate the brown color of the warm-season grasses during the winter months and prefer to have something ... [... more]
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Vegetables: Diseases
Garden vegetables are susceptible to attack by a wide range of fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. Since no single control measure is effective against all diseases caused by these microscopic pests, gardeners must rely on a well-balanced ... [... more]
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The Right Grass: Warm-Season
Warm season grasses grown for turf in Mississippi include St. Augustinegrass, bermudagrasses, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, carpetgrass, and bahiagrass. Bermudagrass forms a dense, attractive sod. It spreads primarily through stolon growth, ... [... more]
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