If you live in Florida, chances are you've heard of chinch bugs--small insects that can cause serious problems in St. Augustinegrass lawns in the spring and summer months. New University of Florida research shows that using excess amounts of fertilizer on your lawn can trigger a chinch bug population explosion. UF/IFAS can help you to keep the chinch bug damage in check by providing you tips for identification, preventive maintenance, and removal techniques. Read more about chinch bugs and fertilizers. For identification and removal help with chinch bugs, read Southern Chinch Bug Management on St. Augustinegrass. For other lawn problems, check out Your Florida Lawn.
Avoid planting grass in areas that are too shady, too dry or wet, or too steep to be mowed safely. Use a ground cover and other plants better suited to these areas. If you are looking to reduce your landscape maintenance and/or conserve water in your landscape you might want to replace some of your turf areas with ground covers or landscape beds.
Want to learn more? Attend:
Smart Landscape - Planning and Care on Sept. 16th from 6:00pm-8:30pm. or
Magnificent Maintenance on Oct. 22nd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Both courses will be offered athe the Manatee County Extension Office located at 1303 17th St W Palmtto. Register at http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu or call 941-742-5986.
For more information please contact Michelle Atkinson, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Coordinator at michelleatkinson@ufl.edu.
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