Gray Mold (Botrytis Blight)
Botrytis blight or “gray mold” is a widely distributed disease caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea. It can infect some vegetables, soft fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs, especially...
Category: Lawns
Overseeding With Ryegrass
Learn how overseeding with ryegrass keeps your lawn vibrant and healthy year-round.
Tall Fescue
Learn about Tall Fescue, a durable grass choice for lush, green lawns.
Armyworms
Discover how to spot and control armyworms to protect your lawn and crops.
Tall Fescue Maintenance Calendar
Learn how to care for Tall Fescue grass with a seasonal guide for optimal results.
Centipedegrass Yearly Maintenance Program
Learn how to maintain Centipedegrass with seasonal care tips and guidelines.
Weed Control in Landscapes: Herbicides
Summary Effective landscape weed control involves using different ways to suppress weeds, such as weed-free mulch and preventing weeds from going to seed near landscape beds. Preemergent and...
Understanding Organic Fertility
All crops, turfgrass, or ornamental plants need both macro and micronutrients at sufficient levels to maintain proper plant health and vitality. Fertility can be achieved in different ways and by...
Crawfish Chimneys
Crayfish or crawfish chimneys can make the landscape look unsightly in areas where water saturates the ground. In addition, chimneys cause problems for the homeowner when trying to mow the lawn....
Fertilizers and the Environment
Learn how to minimize environmental risks while effectively using fertilizers in your garden.
Wild Garlic & Wild Onion
Summary Wild garlic (Allium vineale) is the most common onion-like winter perennial weed with underground bulbs. It goes dormant in the summer and regrows from the underground bulbs in fall and...
Managing Weeds in Fescue Lawns
Tall fescue, Festuca arundinacea, is a popular turfgrass grown in the mountains and upper piedmont areas of South Carolina. Weeds should be controlled through an integrated approach to keep the lawn...