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Old 05-16-2014, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by artie View Post
We have Empire Zoysia grass and Shrubs that come with a new home. Two year old lawn. Can anyone recommend fertilizer and pest control products that I can apply myself ? Rather than pay someone. Thanks!
second the idea of relying on research from UF. You may contact Master Gardeners thru the extension office, or best idea, go to plant clinics. see sunday Sun garden section for dates/times.

You might want to get your soil ph tested. If any problems with shrubs and turf, they can identify cause and remedy but need specific samples and photos...for more, contact:


Sumter County Extension Office ? Solutions for Your Life - UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
zoysia...if my lawn is any example, let it grow...it's often scalped and cut way too low. doesn't seem to be a fast growing turf...

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/LH/LH01100.pdf