Florida cold weather can turn green lawns brown with carpetgrass and Bermuda grass intrusion – a sight that full-time residents are accustomed to but a source of stress for snowbirds. But after you read these facts, you’ll see why you needn’t overstress. As the temperatures drop and we get down into the 40s and occasional 30s, you’ll probably notice areas of your turf turning brown. Why? It’s common knowledge that the growth of St. Augustine turf slows greatly and is not as vibrant green Continue Reading
Sod Webworms Come From Moths in Sarasota Lawns
If you see tiny moths dancing on your Sarasota lawn, you probably have tropical sod webworms. Yes, those tan-colored moths flittering over your St. Augustine grass (or any warm-season turf grass for that matter) are an indicator of existing worms or a hatch about to happen. You’ll need to act fast. First, look for areas in your turf that look chewed on and are shorter than the rest. Then get down and spread the grass blades open to see if worm poop or actual webworms are present. Webworms are Continue Reading
Southwest Florida Palms: Keep Those Fronds On!
Yes, we know. Cold temperatures in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice just won’t go away, and those lovely Southwest Florida palms in your front yard look like they’re having some serious droop issues. Makes you want to call a tree trimmer right now so those pitiful fronds hanging down can be sliced off and hauled away, doesn’t it? Well, not so fast. If you cut off your green fronds, you’re making your palms even more susceptible to cold damage. Why? Because green fronds are still a perfectly Continue Reading
Stressed Grass Shouldn’t Stress Floridians This Winter
If you live in Sarasota, Manatee or Charlotte counties, you might be seeing parts of your lawn turning brown this winter season. It's stressed grass but not to worry. As temperatures drop to the 40s and occasional 30s, the growth of St. Augustine turf slows greatly, and it’s not as vibrant green as it is in the summer. There are, however, a couple of other issues that may affect the color of your turf: Bermudagrass and carpetgrass intrusion. During Florida’s warm summer months, this is much less Continue Reading
