As the trees in my back yard have matured and cast more shade, my St. Augustine lawn has correspondingly receded.  Why is this? And what options do I have in dealing with the lack of lawn growth?, by Pragna Bhalara, Class of '99

How do I control weeds and insects in my lawn and still have a nice turf?, by Lola Thomas, Class of '98

How an I successfully grow grass in the sandy soil on Galveston Island?, by Russ Mertens, Class of '99

Last fall and winter my St. Augustine lawn developed numerous brown, circular patches.  The grass appeared dead by the lawn greened up during spring.  What causes this and will it occur again in the fall?, by Susan McGuffey, Class of '00

One of my neighbors seems to fertilize his lawn every month and another fertilizes only once a year.  How frequently should I fertilize my lawn?, by Suzanne Hicks, Class of '98

I have a yard full of grub worms!  Are these worms harmful to my lawn and flower beds?  When is the best time to treat these insects?, by Rhonda Kondo, Class of '00

 

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