Your Central Florida Yard

When Grass Won't Grow

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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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