HOLMDEL, N.J., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As spring nears and green creeps back into the landscape, lawns across the nation will need a little extra help to recover from the harsh winter months and return to lush, healthy life.

Officials in Orlando, Fla., say a plan to replace St. Augustine grass on right-of-ways with a hardier variety will save taxpayers $340,000 a year. City leaders said the new Bahia grass slated to replace the current St.

By Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Jul. 25--MOUNT DORA When it comes to saving water, city leaders say it's time to practice what they preach -- starting with the front lawn at City Hall. In the past few weeks, workers have been busy replacing the city's water-thirsty St.

By David Damron, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Jul. 20--Some Central Florida governments are launching a war on St. Augustine grass.

Question I had four avocado plants in large pots on my porch. Some of the leaf tips and some entire leaves turned brown. Something was eating them, too. I did not seen any bugs or caterpillars.