Sunday, 20 of May of 2012

Types of Florida Lawns

There are very few grasses used in our lawns today that are actually native to America and specifically Florida. Most were imported from various parts of the world and have since been bred and cross-bred and genetically altered to become more suitable to various climates, to be resistant to disease and insects, and to be esthetically appealing. Although there are quite a few varieties available, listed are only the most common grass types in Central Florida: Bermuda, Bahia, and St Augustine. Read more »


Brown Patch

Brown Patch is most common to Bermuda and St. Augustine grass throughout Florida.   Brown patch commonly starts as a small spot and can quickly spread outwards in a circular or horseshoe pattern up to a couple of feet wide. Often times, while expanding outwards, the inside of the circle will recover, leaving the brown areas resembling a smoke-ring, or multiple smoke rings as it expands.

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Grubs

Grubs (larvae of scarab beetles) are sporadic problems of turfgrass in Florida, but often causes damage beachside and along intercoastal waterway areas. At least five common types occur in Florida. Read more »