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Take All Root Rot.
Last June I wrote this post about a growing crisis in Houston lawns. My fears were realized in a growing Take All Root Rot epidemic. If you are reading this then you either suspect your lawn has or might get Take All Root Rot. Let me explain a little bit more about what Take All Root
DOVEWEED IS BACK!
Last weeks rain saw the return of one of the most destructive weed to lawns. We all know I can be a little bit excitable about grass and its various enemies but I don't think I exaggerate in warning you immediately of this weeds come back. Let me try to control my inner grass geek
Recommended Treatment Plan
Last year I put together a comprehensive recommended treatment plan for your lawns which you can read here. A lot of that plan would also be very beneficial this year, but the incessant rain over the last 6-7 months has weakened our grass and gives reason to hesitate before following a previous year's plan. I
Weeds 2019: What You Need To Know Now
Weeds have become an increasingly severe problem the last three years due to incessant rain, several bouts of flooding, and lawn crews walking problems and damage from one yard to the next, twenty yards a day, six days a week. People often say they appreciate my straight-talk, so let me be straight with you now:
Mowing Practices 2019: What You Need To Know Now
Please see below for updated mowing do's and don'ts based on current conditions and weather forecasts for 2019: Mowing Do's Mowing height of St. Augustine grass should be 2 1/2" - 3" MINIMUM. This minimum should apply EVERYWHERE - grass around curbs, driveways, patios, meter boxes, fire hydrants, lampposts, trees, tree roots, flower beds etc.
Watering Practices 2019: What You Need To Know Now
I feel like a broken record, and if I have spoken to you at all in the last two months I have probably said this to you already, but it is a necessary emphasis: Our ground has not been dry since July 2018 If you are wondering how bad that is for the grass, imagine