If one were asked “what phase of gardening requires the most attention and time,” I bet the answer would be “the lawn.” It is quite true that lawns can require more attentio… ...

Most grasses, including fescue, ryegrass, bluegrass and bahia, remain healthy when regularly cut to between 2 and 3 inches. There are a few exceptions: ... and cutting grass is still its forté.

Dog days are here, and it's hot 24-7. It's so hot that landscape chores are not enjoyable, but the grass continues to grow, so mowing is a necessary evil. And plan to increase the frequency of mowi… ...

Good mowing practices are an important key to a healthy lawn and often go overlooked. Improper mowing can lead to thatch… Watch now: U.S. Army celebrates 250th anniversary with parade in D.C.

Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) ... As the entire bloom fades, cut the branch off, just behind the bloom, and that will eliminate the ugly seed capsules as the leaves fall this winter.

Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum), also known as highway grass, is an aggressive, warm-season perennial grass. ... Fertilizing Lawns; HGIC 1205, Mowing Lawns and HGIC 1207, Watering Lawns.

However, Bahia grass is susceptible to infestation and damage by mole crickets. These insects burrow in the soil and damage roots by cutting and exposing them to air. A severe infestation can ...

Dear Readers: Just when summer gets its hottest, up pops your worst nightmare: bahia grass flowers. ... Instead of mowing weekly, or every 10 to 15 days with centipede, ...

Over-mowing St. Augustine grass can scalp your lawn and leave it vulnerable to weeds, ... Bahia grass prefers acidic soils and should be kept at a height of 3 to 4 inches.