After discovery of damage to Floratam St. Augustinegrass by SCMV (Sugarcane Mosaic Virus) there is renewed interest in the older cultivar Bitterblue St. Augustinegrass. Both cultivars have long been used in Florida lawns. Plant pathologists believe that Bitterblue and other…
South Florida Turfgrass Field Day and Expo
The South Florida Turf Expo will be March 23, 2017, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, at the University of Florida / IFAS at 3205 College Ave., Davie, FL 33314 and is sponsored by the South Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association.…
Measuring organic matter by weight and volume
Organic matter content of rootzone mixes by weight or volume is an overlooked problem in specifying golf course greens and sports turf field construction. A sand:peat mix that was specified as 80:20 by volume was analyzed as only 0.66% OM,…
Lawn leveling
Proper lawn leveling needs the right tool. Preparing to plant St. Augustinegrass plugs, my first thought was to buy a “landscaper rake.” But after checking the price and realizing I would use it only once, I made an improvement over…
Irrigation uniformity and scheduling for the St. Augustine Lawn
Lawn watering, sprinklers, and irrigation.