Is your evergreen tree showing signs of distress? It might be suffering from needle rust or needle cast disease. Evergreen trees sometimes struggle with various needle diseases that cause discoloration and can eventually result in serious damage to the tree. Read on to learn more about needle diseases and how to prevent them. Needle Rust
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Look out black widows, brown widows are here to stay. Related to black widows but not as venomous, brown widows are more aggressive and often attack black widows. Read on to learn more about brown widows, how to identify them, and how to get rid of them. Brown Widow Identification Like most other spiders, brown
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If the grass blades in your lawn are turning reddish brown, your lawn might be struggling with a fungus called lawn rust. Lawn rust disease is caused by a fungus that creates orange spores. The spores stick to the grass blades, causing the rust-like discoloration. While lawn rust looks unsightly, it is unlikely to cause
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Common bermudagrass has a reputation as an invasive species, which is why it has been banned in Utah. Until recently, even hybrids of bermudagrass were banned in Utah. However, earlier this year, officials agreed to lift the ban on a cultivar of hybrid bermudagrass. According to tests performed by university researchers, this hybrid bermudagrass does
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You may have heard that Utah officials recently approved hybrid bermudagrass for use in home landscapes throughout Utah. Previously, bermudagrass was not permitted (except in southern Utah) because common bermudagrass tends to become invasive. According to reports, the cultivar Utah officials have approved will not be invasive. The Benefits of Hybrid Bermudagrass This type of
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Are you planting a new lawn or re-seeding an old one soon? You’ll find that Kentucky bluegrass-ryegrass mixes or bluegrass-fine fescue mixes make up the overwhelming majority of what most sod farms in Utah sell. You can plant other grass types if you plant from seed instead, but some types of grass make much better
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If you’re afraid of spiders, tarantulas probably top your list. However, in Utah, you may never see a tarantula around your home because they are reclusive and prefer to stay in their native desert habitat. While tarantulas look scary, they are harmless to humans and (like most wild animals) won’t bite unless they feel threatened.
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If your lawn is struggling to grow the way you want it to, it probably needs some soil amendments. Whether you already have an established lawn or are just starting out, your soil can benefit from soil amendments. Start by taking a soil test. Once you receive the results, you can add the necessary nutrients
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Ticks are found across the US in the summer months, and they often carry diseases that can make people very sick. The best way to prevent tick-borne disease is to avoid areas with ticks during tick season, but that is not always possible. In this post, we’ll explain how to prevent tick bites and what
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Is your lawn patchy and overrun with weeds and dead spots? It might be time to consider starting over. Lawns that are over 20 years old will naturally start to thin, but even an old lawn can continue to thrive with proper care and overseeding. Conversely, mismanagement can cause irreparable damage over time, and many
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