Sod University has blogs on Insect Identification and Identifying Common Lawn Diseases to help you with this, however, since lawn diseases can be tricky, you can also send a sample of the disease your lawn has to a local extension agency. Pictured above from left to right: Chinch bug damage...
Louisiana's warm, temperate environment is ideally suited for the growth of a wide variety of lawn weed species. Common lawn weeds of Louisiana fall into two categories: broad-leaved and grass-like weeds. Broad-leaved weeds do not resemble lawn grass and are distinctly visible and identifiable ...
The most common type of sod depends on the geographical location of the lawn. For the northern and midwestern regions of the U.S. that experience harsh winters, the most common sod types are bluegrass and ryegrass and for the southern and southeastern U.S. regions the most common sod types...
Here's everything you need to know about different types of grass, when to put down grass seed, the fastest growing grass, and how to make your lawn thicker.
Clovers are some of the more popular lawn alternatives. However, it’s more accurate to say it’s reclaiming its place. Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, an agriculture and natural resources educator with theUniversity of Illinois Extension, says that clovers used to be more common until the rise of bro...
Potential for Disease: Moderate; common Kentucky bluegrass lawn diseases include dollar spot, stripe smut, and necrotic ring. Other Notes: We recommend you use Kentucky bluegrass sod for new lawns. This turf stays strong once established, but getting there can be a project. Grass Seed Options...
Some moulds are most prevalent during warmer months, thanks to the increase in hot, damp conditions. We've created a guide to common outdoor varieties of garden mould and how to get rid of them.
Remove winter mulch in the spring when the danger of a hard frost is past so that the ground can warm and new growth will not be inhibited. If there are many weeds on the ground where you want to grow, consider installingpermeable landscape fabricon many of the beds. ...
Weeds.A continuous thick, dense layer of 2”-4” of one of the best mulch types is one of my favorite ways to control weeds because not only does it smother most of them out, it makes the ones that do find their way through so much easier to pull, especially if you have been clev...
Maintenance needs: Mow weekly, though less often during a drought to prevent stressing your lawn. Treat weeds and pests as necessary. Fertilize and add nitrogen routinely. Recommended mowing height: Mow to 3 ¼ to 4 inches. Tall fescue lies dormant during hot and dry months and won’t requ...