– Dr. Kevin Kenworthy, UF/IFAS and Dr. Ambika Chandra, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, a member of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) By the late 1960’s, things looked bleak for Texas sod producers. Lawns and sod fields were being ravaged by what was eventually identified as St. Augustine Decline (SAD), a viral disease first diagnosed...Continue Reading
Clippings | Fall 2017 – View the full issue HERE: Evidence-Based Management: Integrating Expertise and Research for Better Turf Outcomes Over the past decade, zoysiagrass became an increasingly popular choice for Florida homeowners and developers as an alternative to St. Augustinegrass.Promoted as being drought tolerant and resistant to chinch bugs, zoysiagrass also appealed to residents...Continue Reading
Considering hiring help to maintain your lawn and planting beds? There’s more to responsible lawn care than just mow and go! Look for professionals who have completed the Green Industries Best Management Practices training program. These companies and individuals have gone the extra mile to learn how to protect the environment while keeping your landscape looking...Continue Reading
February 23 – Warmer temperatures have arrived, and it sure feels like spring. So what’s the best thing you can do for your lawn, which may be looking a bit brown after Florida’s unusually cold winter? The best answer may be – nothing! Lawngrasses are waiting not only for air temperatures to be warmer, but...Continue Reading
Texas A&M University researchers recently reported their findings from a two year study designed to determine which turfgrasses could recover most effectively from a 60-day imposed drought. The study, which was commissioned by the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and the Turfgrass Producers of Texas and conducted under the direction of Dr. David Chalmers, compared...Continue Reading
Published in December 2008, these University of Florida / IFAS publications answer common landscaping questions such as: Does Florida-Friendly landscaping mean “no turf”? What’s the best way to fertilize my lawn? Does using native plants or changing turf types automatically guarantee water savings? Find out more from the experts on Florida landscapes! Frequently Asked Questions...Continue Reading
A new study conducted by Dr. Ranajit (Ron) Sahu, an independent environmental and energy expert and University instructor, shows that responsibly managed lawns sequester, or store, significant amounts of carbon, capturing four times more carbon from the air than is produced by the engine of today’s lawnmowers. The findings are based on several peer-reviewed, scientific...Continue Reading
The following is taken from “Cash for Grass” – A Cost Effective Method to Conserve Landscape Water? by Sylvan Addink, PhD, Certified Professional Agronomist, originally published in the Jan/Feb 2005 Turf News, a publication of Turfgrass Producers International. The full article with a list of references can be seen at http://ucrturf.ucr.edu/topics/Cash-for-Grass.pdf. Water districts, municipalities, and...Continue Reading
