I need know which weed control product(s) to use on my ornamental perennial peanut, subterranean stems – rhizomes type, in a large area of the backyard (on a one-acre lot). Weeds are a mix (Bermuda grass, Bahia grass, sedge, dog…
Need help: Weed control for ornamental perennial peanut (rhizomes type)?
Identification and History of Bitterblue St. Augustinegrass
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,…
34-0-0 fertilizer
bassadict69 – posted 23 May 2005 14:54 When is the best time for using a fertilizer this high in nitrogen? What is the benefit of it? e34m5 – posted 24 May 2005 06:15 Will make your lawn very green. I…
Poa Annua in Bermuda
yardman – posted 15 May 2005 21:05 I have a lawn that is 2 years old. This spring the Poa Annua took over my yard. What can I do to rid my yard of this ugly mess and to prevent…
New Sod—-scalped by mower
tjg_67 – posted 20 May 2005 21:13 Hi- Looking for advice—New sod installed 2 weeks ago, I ran the mower over the new sod and didn’t realize an uneven area (slope) and inadvertently scalped an area of about 1 foot…
How to Kill St. Augustine in Flower Beds
blakeg – posted 13 May 2005 09:36 Is there anything I can spary on St. Augustine that is growing in my flower beds without harming my plants and tress? I live in Tampa, FL. ted – posted 13 May 2005…
Applying Iron to yard
bwmaier – posted 04 May 2005 13:53 I have hybrid bermuda and live near Atlanta, GA. I am a homeowner and want to make my yard that dark green color, but I want to do it without puting more than…