How to Water Your Lawn Growing a lawn can be frustrating and satisfying – but how to water your lawn is more involved than turning on a spigot. It’s a common misconception that the more water the better for lawn growth. This is not exactly correct, there are many variables involved in knowing when to water or not […]
Sod Webworms Along with Chinch Bugs – Sod Webworms are another pest that feeds and destroys lawns. The initial spots you see from their activity resemble the damage Chinch Bugs leave but the treatment is different. They are moths with a weak flying distance and if they are disturbed will fly a few feet […]
What to do about chinch bugs? It’s that time of the year where chinch bugs can become problematic. If you have a St. Augustine lawn then your lawn is more susceptible to cinch bug infestation than other grasses. There is a resemblance to other lawn issues such as brown patch. The easiest way […]
In previous blog entries we have gone into some detail regarding many pests that can cause lawn problems. In the fall is when you can start to see lawn issues such as brown spots. This is indicative of pests such as army worms, mole crickets or grubs. Fall armyworms are the larvae of brownish – […]
Brown Patch or Large Patch lawn disease is caused by various strains of soil borne fungus, Rhizoctonia solani, and can effect all South Carolina turf grasses. The fungus is most commonly found in Bermuda, Kentucky Bluegrass, Centipede Grass, Bentgrass, St. Augustine, and ryegrasses in regions with high humidity and/or shade. Tall fescue is also prone […]
