Answers To Your Questions Month by Month

Esposito Garden Center has been in business for over 30 years providing information on a broad range of topics related to the lawn, garden and landscape. Each year we get asked thousands of questions, often from the same satisfied customers who know that we can be relied on to provide help. Our staff has knowledge that has been gained by years of experience and training. On the left side of this page are buttons that will link you to questions that we have been asked for each month of the year. Below are some common questions that we are  asked through much of the year.

Frequent Questions

Q. What is causing my lawn to die in spots ?

A. There are many potential causes of dying areas of lawngrass. Lawn diseases such as Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, Gray Leaf Spot and Pythium Root Rot can be responsible for death of grass, especially during wet weather or if irrigated in the evening. Insect pests such as Sod Webworms, Chinch Bugs, Mole Crickets and Spittlebugs can also cause dying grass. Chemical injury from chlorine, weed killers or dog urine can kill areas of the lawn too. In order for us to help you we suggest that you dig out a section of your lawn about the size of a large dinner plate where the grass is half live and half dead from an edge of the dying spot. Include the soil underneath the lawn sample so that we can observe the grass roots and stems. Bring the lawn sample to us in a box or bag. We will inspect the sample for signs of disease or insect injury and will recommend an appropriate treatment.

Q. How can I get my soil tested ?

A. Visit the Leon County Extension office at 615 Paul Russell Road to pick up a soil test mailing kit. You can reach them at 850-487-3004 . When you get your soil tested we can help you interpret the results and get you the recommended nutrients for best plant performance.

Q. My child ate some leaves off a  plant in our yard, I am worried that it might be poisonous, What should I do ?

A. Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 , we can assist by identifying the plant  for you.