When Grass Won't Grow

04/08/24 • 34 min

Having trouble with your lawn? Learn about possible causes for lawn decline, proper cultural practices, along with groundcover alternatives to help when your grass won't grow.

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Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, [email protected]
Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
Reading the Weeds https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/reading-the-weeds.html
Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries (page 14: Table 1: Comparison of lawn grasses available for use in Florida) https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fflifasufledu/docs/GIBMP_Manual_Web_English.pdf
Weeds as indicators of soil conditions in lawns and landscapes https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP634
Landscaping in Florida shade https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP457
Groundcovers for Shade https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/landscaping-for-specific-sites/groundcovers-for-shade.html
Rain Gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/rain-gardens.html
Lawn Insect Pests https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/lawn-insect-pests.html
Turfgrass Disease Identification Chart https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/turfgrass-disease-flow-chart.html
Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP236

Having trouble with your lawn? Learn about possible causes for lawn decline, proper cultural practices, along with groundcover alternatives to help when your grass won't grow.

Sources for this Episode:

Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, [email protected]
Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
Reading the Weeds https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weeds-and-invasive-plants/reading-the-weeds.html
Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries (page 14: Table 1: Comparison of lawn grasses available for use in Florida) https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/fflifasufledu/docs/GIBMP_Manual_Web_English.pdf
Weeds as indicators of soil conditions in lawns and landscapes https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP634
Landscaping in Florida shade https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP457
Groundcovers for Shade https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/landscaping-for-specific-sites/groundcovers-for-shade.html
Rain Gardens https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/types-of-gardens/rain-gardens.html
Lawn Insect Pests https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/lawn-insect-pests.html
Turfgrass Disease Identification Chart https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/lawns/problems-and-solutions/turfgrass-disease-flow-chart.html
Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP236

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Creating a Native Wildflower Garden in Your Central Florida Yard

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Learn about what plants to grow, how to start them, how to maintain them, and different ways you can enjoy wildflowers all summer right in your own back (or front!) yard!

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Wildflowers For All Seasons: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/wildflowers-for-all-seasons.html
A Guide to Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1180
Wildflowers for Central Florida Home Gardens: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/orange/hort-res/docs/pdf/County-Fact-Sheet---Wildflowers.pdf
Creating Wildflower Habitats in Gold Course Out-of-Play Areas: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1316
Florida Wildflower Foundation: https://www.flawildflowers.org/
Florida Wildflower Foundation Seedling Images: https://www.flawildflowers.org/wp-content/resources/pdfs/Publications/SeedlingImageProject_Report-Ver2007-96DPI_Images.pdf

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Water Woes and Your Landscape

What do we do when the rain stops, the water bills rise, and those watering restrictions kick in? Join us to learn about future water options for Polk County, FL, tips for saving water outdoors, and drought tolerant plants.

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