The end of the growing season is upon us here in the Charleston area, and that means it’s time for us to apply potash to our lawns to strengthen them for the upcoming dormant season. Unlike winterizer blends sold by big box stores, pure sulfate of potash sold at local nurseries raises potassium levels…
The recent historic flooding in South Carolina has left many Lowcountry lawns submerged. This is a precarious situation: Much of the inundated grass has been weakened, and weakened grass is susceptible to damage from fungus and grubs, which will proliferate for some time after the soil dries. Ultimately, some of the grass will die.…
The recent weeks of frequent heavy rains and consistently-hot and humid air have led to a proliferation of St. Augustine-killing fungus and armyworms. Symptoms include patches of yellowing and/or dead grass in an otherwise healthy lawn that increase in size and multiply after rains. Armyworms, which are actually a type of caterpillar, grow into yellowish…
