Large, circular, dead patches in turf caused by large patch disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani. Rhizoctonia large patch preventative activities Rhizoctonia large patch of turfgrass is most common in the fall and in the spring as warm season grasses are entering or leaving dormancy. Large patch is caused by the soilborne fungus Rhizoctonia solani (AG…

Conifer takes honors in 2025. Let’s have a little talk about the North Pole. No, I am not referring to the home place of the Jolly St. Nick but North Pole arborvitae, Proven Winners Landscape Shrub of the Year for 2025. While indeed it may correctly be classified as a shrub many of you may…

Creating contrast, depth, and serenity. Color is what gardening is all about. Each color of the rainbow, and some that aren’t in the rainbow, has a role to play in gardens. Bright, hot colors create a party atmosphere while blues and purples are like a cool drink of water and white, well white glows. In…

Education is the key to avoiding a thirsty lawn. “You gotta see this”—sound familiar? It’s the kind of phrase that sparks curiosity and invites anticipation. In education, nothing beats learning through direct, hands-on experience…anticipating the outcome creates interest. The same can be said for landscaping, where lush, green lawns and plants often captivate the senses…