Links
 Bahia Grass WebsiteSite dedicated to the Bahia Grass seed industry and the promotion of Bahia for turf and pasture, by Parsons & Sons, Inc., Wellborn, Florida. BermudagrassIllustrated article on "The Sports Turf of the South" by Richard L. Duble, Turfgrass Specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Chinch Bugs in
TurfgrassOhio State University Extension Factsheet tells how to recognize chinch bugs, how to estimate the population present, and recommended methods of treatment. Fire Ants News Alert- Find out how Brazilian phorid flies are used to battle fire ants. Florida Lawn HandbookComprehensive publication by IFAS on Florida lawn selection and maintenance. Floridaturf.comWebsite of the University of Florida Turfgrass Science Program in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Discussion, turf-links, publications, weed management. Florida Turfgrass
Home PageThe University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences provides comprehensive information on turgrass varieties for Florida and a directory of Florida Sod Producers. Irrigation of Lawns and
GardensIFAS publication by Dorota Z. Haman, Gary A. Clark, Allen G. Smajstrla. Key for Identification of Turf DiseasesBy Gary W. Simone, Plant Pathology Department, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, Gainesville. MowingFrom the Yearly Calendar for St. Augustine Grass Care and Culture by L. B. McCarty and John L. Cisar - IFAS facts on the correct mowing height. Preparing to Plant a
Florida LawnIFAS publication by L. B. McCarty tells how it should be done. St.
Augustine DeclineRichard L. Duble, Turfgrass Specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, reports on St. Augustine Decline (SAD),a virus causing a chlorotic mottling or stippling of St. Augustinegrass leaves and centipedegrass. The virus is widespread in Texas and has been reported in Louisiana and Arkansas. St.
Augustine Grass Disease IndexThis Handbook published online by Texas A & MU has an index to St. Augustine diseases linked to illustrated fact sheets on each. Sample Lawn and
Landscape Maintenance ContractBefore hiring a lawn service, read this IFAS Fact Sheet outlining the contents and specifications of a good contract. Selecting a Lawn
Maintenance ServiceIFAS Fact Sheet by L. B. McCarty makes suggestions on how to choose a service. Selecting a Turfgrass
for Florida LawnsIFAS Fact Sheet by L. B. McCarty outlines considerations for selecting the right turfgrass variety. Thatch and Its Control in
Florida LawnsThe facts about thatch from IFAS turfgrass experts L. B. McCarty and John L. Cisar. Turfgrass ScienceCopious info on Florida turf from the IFAS Ft. Lauderdale Research Center. Water Quality and Professional
Lawn CareBest Management Practices for lawn care, by A. H. Bruneau, Extension Crop Science Specialist, L. T. Lucas, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, S. C. Hodges, Extension Soil Science Specialist, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Weed Control Guide for Florida LawnsThis IFAS publication includes photo identifications of common lawn weeds, by L. B. McCarty, Commercial Turf Specialist, University of Florida, Gainesville. Your Yard and Clean AirPollution prevention in your own backyard, by the USEPA. |
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