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Lawn MaintenanceRelated Content Weeds can be major pests of home lawns. Due to differences in color, leaf size, shape and growth habit, weeds detract from the natural beauty of desirable turfgrasses. Additionally, weeds compete with turfgrasses for sunlight, soil moisture, nutrients and space. Many weeds can quickly become the dominant species…
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TreesWhether you have just acquired a new property or you have been maintaining one for a while, you have paid at least passing attention to the trees in your landscape (Figure 1). From iconic pines, colorful maples, elegant poplars, to stately oaks, trees are an inseparable and meaningful part of…
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CompostingLandscape refuse, such as leaves, grass clippings and trimmings, accounts for up to 20 percent of the wastes being placed in landfills. Bans on outdoor burning and laws which will limit dumping of leaves and grass clippings into landfills make composting and mulching attractive alternatives for managing yard refuse and…
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Lawn MaintenanceAn attractive lawn adds beauty and value to any property and is one of the most versatile and functional plants in the landscape. Turfgrass enhances the environment in ways that can be particularly important in urban environments. A turf area reduces heat by as much as 30 °F below that…
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Lawn MaintenanceAn attractive lawn adds beauty and value to any property and turfgrass is one of the most versatile and functional plants in the landscape. Turfgrass enhances the environment in ways that can be particularly important in urban environments. Additionally, turfgrass is one of the most effective plant covers to reduce…
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IrrigationGeorgia averages about 50 in. of rainfall per year, which is more than enough to supply the total water requirements of most plants. This rain, however, does not always fall in sufficient quantities during the time of year when it is most needed by the plants. In order to maintain…
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Lawn MaintenanceRevised by Clint Waltz, Turfgrass Specialist and Alfredo Martinez, Turfgrass Pathologist Adapted from original manuscript prepared by Drs. E.A. Brown, Retired UGA Extension Plant Pathologist and G. Landry, Retired UGA Extension Agronomist The key to disease control is a healthy plant. Under proper turfgrass management, disease-causing conditions are often reduced…
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Fall GardeningPlanting Tall Fescue Lawns Soil Bag Flower Beds: An Alternative to Soil Amending Plant Pansies Like the Pros Fall is Collard, Turnip and Cabbage Planting Time Plant Now to Pick Fruit Later Leaves: Nature’s Homemade Mulch Doing a Few Chores Now Will Prepare Your Garden for Later Clean and Oil…
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TurfgrassCentipedegrass, Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack, is a stoloniferous, medium textured, low and slow-growing turfgrass. It is aggressive and can produce a dense, attractive weed-free turf. Although there are a few different varieties available, common centipedegrass is most widely planted. ‘TifBlair’ is the only certified cultivar. It has improved density, is…
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TurfgrassBy Becky Griffin, Extension associate, and Clint Waltz, Extension turfgrass specialist Adapted from original manuscript prepared by Gil Landry, retired UGA Extension agronomist; C. Owen Plank, retired Extension agronomist; and Clint Waltz. Introduction Figure 1. Composition of ideal soils. Successful lawn care requires a basic understanding of soil properties. Soil…
