Ornamental Grasses
Difference Between Annual Bluegrass And Rough Bluegrass?
Q: What is the difference between annual bluegrass and rough bluegrass? A: Annual bluegrass, Poa annua, is a very common grassy weed in local lawns. It is a lighter green than fescue and really stands out against the brown of...
Fungus Patch Killed My Centipede Lawn
Q: Large patch fungus killed my centipede lawn. I’m going to replant in May, but is it possible that the fungus is still in my soil? How can I kill it? A: If large patch fungus was originally present, it...
Black Streaks Under Zoysia
Q: My lawn guy said that my grass needs to be scalped to keep it “healthy”. Underneath the dead grass there’s a lot of black. My zoysia grass has been around for decades and it’s very, very thick. A: The...
Shelf Life Of Crabgrass Pre-Emergent
Q: Does crabgrass pre-emergent have a shelf life while stored in a bag? A: As long as the product is kept dry and away from temperature extremes, pre-emergents will be effective for at least three...
Lawn Covered In Chickweed
Q: My lawn was covered with chickweed last year and this spring! I put down a pre-emergent carefully last fall and watered it in. Why did it not work? A: Since chickweed is an annual plant that sprouts from seed...
White Grub In Mondo
Q: I was replacing my dying mondo grass and as I planted the first one I found a white grub. Could that be the cause of my plants dying? A: White grubs, which eventually turn into various spring and summer...
Paspalum Grass In Shade
Q: I saw that Truist Park uses paspalum grass. Our zoysia lawn struggles in an area shaded by some oak trees. Would paspalum have more success? A: I don’t recommend it. Paspalum grass can look very good as a turfgrass...
Should I Overseed Centipede With Ryegrass To Keep Turf Green
Q: Our HOA board is debating whether to overseed centipede grass with rye grass to keep our turf green all year. What is your opinion? A: The main reason you should not overseed centipede grass with rye grass is that...
Should I Overseed Centipede Grass With Rye Grass To Keep Turf Green?
Q: Our HOA board is debating whether to overseed centipede grass with rye grass to keep our turf green all year. What is your opinion? A: The main reason you should not overseed centipede grass with rye grass is that...
Annual Bluegrass Vs Rough Bluegrass
Q: What is the difference between annual bluegrass and rough bluegrass? A: Annual bluegrass, Poa annua, is a very common grassy weed in local lawns. It is a lighter green than fescue and really stands out against the brown of...
Fungus In Centipede Lawn
Q: Large patch fungus killed my centipede lawn. I’m going to replant in May, but is it possible that the fungus is still in my soil? A: If large patch fungus was originally present, it will always be present. But...
Black Under Zoysia Grass
Q: My lawn guy said that my grass needs to be scalped to keep it “healthy”. Underneath the dead grass there’s a lot of black. My zoysia grass has been around for decades and it’s very, very thick. A: The...
Chickweed In My Lawn
Q: My lawn was covered with chickweed last year and this spring! I put down a pre-emergent carefully last fall and watered it in. Why did it not work? A: Since chickweed is an annual plant that sprouts from seed...
White Grubs In Mondo Grass
Q: I was replacing my dying mondo grass and as I planted the first one I found a white grub. Could that be the cause of my plants dying? A: White grubs, which eventually turn into various spring and summer...
Mowing Two Different Lawns
Q: I have bermuda in the front yard and Geo zoysia in the backyard. Is there any issue mowing both and risking cross-contamination with their seed? A: If the front yard is common seed-producing bermudagrass, not a hybrid sodded bermuda,...
At What Night Time Temperature Does Tif Tuf Roots Continue To Grow?
Q: At what night time temperature does Tif Tuf roots continue to grow? A: Bermuda grass roots grow slowly at a soil temperature of 65° and shut down at a soil temperature of 60°. The optimum soil temperature for growth...
Dwarf Mondo Not Spreading
Q: I planted dwarf mondo grass but it doesn’t want to spread. Any suggestions? A: As long as it is in moderate shade and not in a soggy spot, mondo grass should spread readily. Perhaps yours needs nutrients. I suggest...
How To Start A Zoysia Lawn?
Q: I want to convert my lawn from a weedy bermuda and centipede mix to zoysia. I want to use zoysia plugs to start the lawn. Would it be advisable to intermix fescue to provide a ground cover for the...
