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Submitted by: Mara Delgado from Palm Coast, FL
Category:	Trees and Shrubs
Question:	A landscaper suggested to put down some Parsonil Juniper in front of my lawn for my house, to be honest I HATE THEM. Would you suggest something a bit more happier or coloful that I maybe can ask for?
Answer:	I feel your pain! I don't particularly like them either. Parsonii grow 18-24' high, substitutes could be; Dwarf Jasmine 6-10', Super Big Blue Liriope 12-18', Schillings Holly 24-30'. Or a couple natives; Mrs. Shillers Viburnum 24-30', Coontie 18-24'.

Submitted by: Rob Jordan from orlando, FL
Category:	Lawns
Question:	Our yard is quickly deteriorating due to moles. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them and restore our yard?
Answer:	The moles are in your lawn grazing on the insects. The insects are there grazing on your grass. Get rid of the insects and your moles will go over to your neighbors yard. Pick up an insecticide at your local garden center.

Submitted by: Nancy Ulerich from Longwood, FL
Category:	Lawns
Question:	I cannot grow St. Agustine grass on my 1 acre property. We have had all sorts of answers as to why $6000 worth of it is now all Burmuda grass, 4 years later. Then we did a soil test that shows the soil is 97% sand and it has no water retention capability. Our plan was a golf course, so maybe my house was built on a sand trap. What are my options? I do not wnat to spend $10000 on grass to have it overtaken by Burmuda grass again because the St. Agustine cannot hold water in the sand. Nancy
Answer:	Unfortunately there is no herbicide to keep the Bermuda grass from invading the St. Augustine. Well, other than Round-up and that will kill everything. The problem is the Bermuda grass is probably in your neighbors lawn and will eventually be back in yours. I'm sorry the only suggestion I have other than just letting your lawn be a mixed salad of different greens, turn your lawn into a Burmuda grass lawn.

Submitted by: Lea Anne Cobb from Brunswick, GA
Category:	Lawns
Question:	We are about to lay sod in the yard. How is the best way to prepare the ground. Thanks
Answer:	To keep it simple...Remove all rocks, roots( cover with soil if to large), and all thatch or old lawn debri. Bring soil to a clean smooth grade. Lay sod and keep watered for the first month. Not so simple... Check your PH and adjust if needed. If you are replacing an old lawn that had problems you should solve those problems. Check PH, fix irrigation, check pest problems.

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