Turf Basics
This type of grass category grows best between 80°–95°F.
What are warm-season grasses?
This is Florida's most commonly used residential lawn grass.
What is St. Augustinegrass?
The easiest and least expensive way to establish many grasses.
What is seeding?
You should never remove more than this fraction of the grass blade at one mowing.
What is one-third?
Dead stems and roots that build up above the soil surface are called this.
What is thatch?
Three factors that should be considered when selecting turfgrass.
What are site conditions, maintenance requirements, and the desired lawn type?
This grass is known for excellent drought tolerance and deep roots.
What is Bahiagrass?
This planting method provides an "instant lawn."
What is sodding?
This time of day is best for watering turfgrass.
What is early morning?
This insect is one of the most serious pests of St. Augustinegrass.
What is the chinch bug?
Turfgrass helps prevent this environmental problem.
What is soil erosion?
Golf courses and athletic fields commonly use this grass.
What is Bermudagrass?
These above-ground stems help spread grasses like St. Augustinegrass.
What are stolons?
This type of mower produces the cleanest cut for very low mowing heights.
What is a reel mower?
Healthy, dense turf naturally helps reduce these unwanted plants.
What are weeds?
These two site conditions often determine whether turfgrass will thrive.
What are sunlight and soil conditions?
This grass is considered the most salt-tolerant warm-season turfgrass.
What is Seashore paspalum?
This should be done before planting to improve rooting and establishment.
What is soil preparation (or tillage)
One sign that turfgrass needs water is this color change.
What is blue-gray?
This maintenance practice removes excessive thatch using vertical blades.
What is verticutting (vertical mowing)?
Cool-season grasses grow best within this temperature range.
What is 60°–75°F?
This grass grows well in acidic soils and is popular in the Florida Panhandle.
What is Centipedegrass?
Warm-season grasses should generally be planted during these seasons.
What are spring and summer?
Overwatering commonly encourages these two lawn problems.
What are disease and weeds?
Fertilizer should not be applied immediately before this weather event.
What is heavy rain?