Take-all root rot is a warm-season turf disease affecting zoysia, Bermuda, and St. Augustine grasses. Symptoms include yellowing, thinning turf, and black, rotten roots. Proper irrigation, ...

When spring and summer rains combine with heat and humidity, we can expect the resurgence of warm-season turf diseases. One disease that is always present but really makes itself known in our ...

Q: Why is my St. Augustine dying out? I fertilized it three weeks ago with a high-quality fertilizer with slow-release nitrogen, but it hasn’t corrected the problem. I already lost a lot of grass ...

Q: Does this look like Take All Root Rot? I’ve already treated for insects two weeks ago. The grass pulls loose easily. A: I’ve dealt with TARR in my own St. Augustine for 30 years. I’ve seen it in ...

Lawns have been lethargic this spring, even more so than in recent years. Bermuda has dead spots, and St. Augustine definitely is again showing signs of take all root rot. Both could be caused by the ...

DEAR NEIL: Does this look like Take All Root Rot? I’ve already treated for insects two weeks ago. The grass pulls loose easily. I would try the fungicide Azoxystrobin to stop any further development ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs of serious root disease. This month’s gardening tips highlight simple steps ...

Dear Neil: Does this look like Take All Root Rot? I’ve already treated for insects two weeks ago. The grass pulls loose easily.