Lawn Diseases: Slime Molds
Slime molds are a group of organisms (Physarum spp., Fuligo spp., and others) that create considerable concern among homeowners and those interested in maintaining a good-quality lawn. Slime molds cover above-ground plants with a dusty-gray, ... [... 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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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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Home Lawn: Control Weeds
Weed control in a lawn begins with a healthy, vigorous, dense stand of turf. Healthy turf helps control weeds by growing to fill bare areas, shading the soil surface, and shading newly emerged weed seedlings. Without sunlight, many weed seedlings ... [... more]
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Home Lawn: The Right Grass
Turfgrasses are divided into two groups by the temperature range under which they grow best. The warm-season grasses grow best at temperatures above 80 ¡F, while cool-season grasses grow best at temperatures between 60 and 75 ¡F. Turfgrasses [... more]
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Home Lawn: Calendar
Grassy winter annuals and broadleaf winter annuals in dormant turf become aggressive and rampant by early March. The seed (for next year's crop) mature in late winter and spring. Grassy winter annuals include annual bluegrass and little barley. ... [... more]
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Home Lawn: Establish Your Lawn
Planting a new lawn is not hard if you plan and manage carefully. Lists planting time for cool and warm weather grasses. Planting a new lawn is not hard if you plan and manage carefully. Lack of planning is a serious error that often leads to ... [... 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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Savannah Bermudagrass 3lb.
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