Author: Jackie Jordan

Scouting for Lawn Insects

Aug 9, 2021 | In the Garden

The dog days of summer can be brutal on your lawn, especially if you have an insect attacking the grass. Insect damage can occur on both the blades and the roots and can cause yellow to brown...

Weed of the Month – Fragrant Kyllinga

Jul 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Fragrant Kyllinga (Kyllinga odorata) Fragrant kyllinga is mostly a summer annual but can be perennial with milder winters. It is a member of the Sedge (Cyperaceae) family. It can be distinguished...

How Often Should A Lawn Be Watered?

Jul 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Proper irrigation can make a big difference in the health of your lawn. Most turfgrasses need about an inch of water a week. Use a rain gauge and monitor the forecast to help determine when to...

Weed of the Month

Jun 24, 2021 | In the Garden

Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) Horsenettle is a Southeastern native, perennial weed and a member of the nightshade or Solanaceae family. The nightshade family also includes tomatoes, peppers,...

Why You Should Aerate Your Lawn

Jun 3, 2021 | In the Garden

Aeration is a cultural practice that does not need to be done often but can provide immense benefits for your lawn. Soil is comprised of minerals, organic matter, and the spaces in between those...

Weed of the Month – Slender Rush

May 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Slender Rush (Juncus tenuis) Slender rush is a native, perennial plant. It has thin, hollow, dark green leaves. The plant resembles sedges because it also has three leaves near the top of the stem....

Mowing Height Matters

May 3, 2021 | In the Garden

Mowing height has a significant impact on the overall health of your lawn. Lawn grasses only tolerate mowing; it is an injury that requires recovery. A golden rule of lawn care is to only remove...

Weed of the Month – Yellow Woodsorrel

Apr 22, 2021 | In the Garden

Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) Yellow woodsorrel, also commonly called oxalis, is a perennial weed that grows throughout the year. It is often confused with clover; both have trifoliate leaves....

When should you fertilize your lawn?

Apr 8, 2021 | In the Garden, Landscape

Fertilizing the lawn is a great way to improve its quality and is one component of turfgrass maintenance required to have a thick, lush stand of turf. How much fertilizer to use depends on the turf...

Weed of the Month – Cudweed

Mar 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Cudweeds (Gamochaeta spp.) are herbs in the aster family that serve as host plants for American painted lady caterpillars. There are about fifty plus species, and all are native to the Americas....

Effective and Safe Herbicide Applications

Mar 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Ensure lawn herbicide applications are safe and effective by following the tips below. Correctly identify the weeds. Herbicides vary in their control of different weed species. Preemergent...

Weed of the Month: Smilax (Greenbrier)

Feb 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Smilax spp. Smilax vines go by the common names greenbrier or catbrier due to the thorns covering their stems. There are 300 to 350 smilax species worldwide. Approximately twenty-four species are...