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11. Three Tips for Better Shrub Care

Posted by Angela On March 20th

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South Florida is fortunate to have beautiful weather which allows many homeowners to grow lush, decorative and ornamental shrubs. These outdoor “accessories” for your house make a statement and should complement your perfect, green lawn.

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For successful shrub growth and maintenance, keep these essentials in mind:

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10. Do You Have Brown Spots on Your Lawn?

Posted by Angela On March 6th

10 brown patch 10. Do You Have Brown Spots on Your Lawn?

There’s a fungus lurking, waiting to destroy your lawn. This fungus is known by many names. Its most obvious one is “Brown Patch Disease,” which is a descriptive name. It’s also known as “Large Patch” or by its scientific name, “Rhizoctonia Blight.”

This is the tenth of 11 Tricks to Make Sure Your Grass Is Always Greener, a free eBook. We’ll be posting a new trick on this blog every other week.

The most frequent victim of this fungus is the St. Augustine grass that is common in Florida lawns. Unfortunately, Brown Patch Disease can also affect several varieties of warm-season turf grass.

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