There could be several reasons, such as an iron deficiency, too high a pH or a lack of iron in the soil. I would suggest a soil test to determine the pH. We offer this service here at the Volusia County Extension Service, 3100 East New York Avenue (Route 44), Deland. The cost is $1 for three samples. We test each Thursday morning, so bring it to the center before then. If the pH is okay, try applying iron chelate in the area. Sedge is an indicator of over-irrigation.

In the Winnipeg area, we can often blame two turf pests, the sod webworm and the glassy cutworm. These insects cause yellow or brown patches in the lawn in mid to late summer.

Grasses are plants that require a certain amount of light to survive. Plants use light to process and create food. Some grasses do better than others in shady areas because of the way they grow. Deep shade grasses grow flatter and can take in more light than a plant that grows straight up and down. Even shady grasses require sunlight for at least 1/3 of the day. If this requirement is not met the plant will begin to suffer and die back.

Sometimes after an application in the summer months, the yard will get a little "tip-burn". The salts in the fertilizer may slightly burn the grass. This condition is temporary. Please follow the listed watering instructions to aid in the recovery of a lush green lawn. In the fall and winter, your Bermuda or Zoysia areas may turn yellow to yellow-brown after this application. This is normal for this time of year. The yard is going dormant and may not turn green again after this application.

Some fins will do this even when properly fitted. An inexpensive solution is to wear an old pair of white cotton ankle socks with the fins. This can be a nuisance during sets where swimmers alternate between fins and no-fins. Neoprene booties are also available but are more expensive. You might find that a different style of fin provides relief. There are also fins available with a soft or neoprene foot pocket for more comfort.

Three major insect pests can cause dead areas in the lawn. Chinch bugs, mole crickets and sod webworms can infest St. Augustine type grasses. Chinch bugs do not affect Bahiagrass but the other insects do. Insects are seasonal and defensive action should be take when they are most likely to attack.

Mole activity in your lawn, golf course or fields can mangle water lines, which can lead to expensive flood damage. Mole activity may break cables, which can affect phones or any other utility you receive through underground lines. Moles destroy sprinkler systems by uprooting sprinkler heads and warping underground water lines. Mole tree damage is a huge concern. Their burrowing can expose tree roots, girdle and clip trees—all great ways to kill a tree in your yard or golf course.

Maybe you shouldn’t. If grass can’t compete with moss, it may not be the best location for it. We sell many good shade ground covers. If you’re determined to grow grass, remember:

Sometimes residents place rocks along the roadway in front of their homes to keep vehicles off their lawns. This is done primarily on residential streets that don't have curbs. These rocks can be real safety hazards. If a vehicle leaves the roadway, rocks won't stop these out-of-control vehicles, just damage them and possibly injure the occupants. A rock could be hit by a vehicle sending it flying and possibly injuring residents.

Disk it in September or October and let it winter kill. You will not get 100% control and you will essentially be re-sprigging the Bermuda grass. Also expect new plants to come up from seed. There are some chemicals that are active against Bahia. Check with your extension educator for chemical options.

The only company that travels Quito- Bahía is called Reina del Camino. From Guayaquil, there is another company but Reina del Camino is the best. There are two kinds of buses; the executive and regular. The executive service is more comfortable and safer than the regular services. It costs only $1-2 more and is well worth it. Security is very high on these buses and you will be frisked before getting on. You are not usually allowed to take day packs on the bus for security reasons.

Tall Fescue is the most popular turfgrass in the mid-Atlantic region. It is a very adaptable grass, which grows in full sun or part shade. It is also the most heat and drought tolerant of the cool season grasses. Merrifield Tuff Play is a Tall Fescue blend mixed with a small amount of Kentucky Bluegrass. This combination of grasses develops a dense, wear resistant lawn for sun or part shade. Merrifield Shady Lawn Grass Seed is for use in heavy shade.

quot;Selecting the Right Grass for your Kentucky Lawn" by A. J. Powell Jr. discusses specific varieties, including their qualities, adaptations, and problems. This article, AGR-52 is in PDF format.

Answer: We follow City Code on this issue. The Parks and Recreation Department takes calls from concerned individuals about grass that is over 1' tall or weeds that are on a property that has not been properly maintained. A certified letter is sent to both the property owner and the occupant. A timeline is given for the situation to be remedied. If it is not, the Parks staff or a private contractor mows the area and the property owner is billed accordingly. Refer to City Code link http://city.

Grass clippings left on the lawn only become a problem if they are too thick. If you mow the lawn before the grass gets overly tall, most of the clippings will not be sufficient to warrant raking.

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With the arrival of warmer weather, yellowing and browning of evergreen trees and shrubs often becomes evident. White and Austrian pines, spruces, Canadian hemlocks, arborvitae, holly, boxwood, and some groundcovers can show signs of winter injury. Evergreens along roadways appear to be especially affected, probably due to salt injury. Plants injured by salt spray from high speed traffic have browned foliage, usually on the side facing the road. Salt solution runoff can also injure plant roots.

Yes. Don't mow the lawn when the grass is wet. Also, mowing grass in the early morning or evening puts less stress on the lawn by avoiding the sun's full exposure.

Sometimes a person grows a flat of wheatgrass and doesn't use it fast enough. It will start to get yellow. Before that happens, it is better to cut the grass and put it into a plastic bag (with some holes) and then it will keep in the refrigerator for one week. However if one knows he will use it fairly fast, it is better to cut only what one needs for that day to make juice.