By Bob Dailey Every year about this time, residents began calling to report their grass is dying. Their beautiful, green, lush St. Augustine has turned a pale brownish-yellow. They worry that it’s not getting enough water, so they water profusely. They think that some disease or insects may be attacking their lawn, so they pile […]
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Having trouble growing grass in a shady area? Follow these tips for the best chance at success. Start with a shade-tolerant variety: St. Augustinegrass (‘Palmetto’ or ‘Seville’), Zoysiagrass (‘Emerald’ or ‘Zeon’) and certain types of Centipedegrass are your best bet. Prune or trim trees and shrubs: Even shade tolerant grasses need a minimum of 4
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by John Geiger Drought stress takes its toll, even on fully mature trees; effective watering strategies are critical for ensuring their survival. Mature trees vary widely in their need for water depending on size, age, soil composition, slope and, most importantly, species. So, first take a minute to learn about the water requirements of your
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By Bob Dailey Although there are various recommendations floating around out there, we prefer to rely on scientifically based advice. Knowing there can be slight variations based on soil, shade, slope, season and species, we recommend no more than these water applications per the following plant types: Lawns— One half-inch of water once a week is sufficient
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