The simple answer is no, you can’t mow wet grass. While professional groundskeepers for golf courses, tennis courts and stadiums are likely to suggest that cutting wet grass is safe,
Rainy season is officially here. You will likely see mushrooms popping up in your landscape, they are not necessarily cause for concern. Not all fungus is bad. If you have mushrooms or suspect a fungal issue, determine if action is needed. There are several fungal pathogens that can cause harm to the plants in your landscapes.
The two most common turf diseases that we see are Large Patch disease (aka Brown Patch disease) and Take-All Root Rot. Both diseases cause dead patches to appear in the lawn. Large patch affects zoysiagrass and St. Augustine grass. Patches are round with sunken centers and sometimes have orange margins. Take-All Root Rot is only an issue when excessive water is present. Symptoms start on the roots leading to light-green and yellow patches appearing in the lawn.
It may not seem like it, but spring is just around the corner. And while we have been snowed in recently, one of the busiest and most enjoyable times for gardeners begins next week. Here are some spring garden tips to help turn your thoughts to warmer days.
â¢Monkey grass (Liriope) needs to be cut back each year. Old growth is prone to the fungus anthracnose, which can leave unsightly dead spots on the leaves. Liriope can be cut back to 1 or 2 inches tall using scissors, hedge shears, string trimmers or even a lawn mower. The key is to avoid scalping the ground, which will destroy the plants growing point.