It's the time of year in Florida to think about getting the lawn into shape. Yes, I mean the grass in my lawn!
Last year I replaced my entire lawn. Thanks to the mischievous Cinch bug. The Chinch bug loves to dine on St. Augustine grass. Hopefully, Mr. Cinch becomes an expat this year.
Given the time and effort to remove the remaining grass and weeds, I am becoming a horticulturist. So this year, I've been learning about weed and bug control, and fertilization, instead of focusing on stocks. It's not a bad time to be doing something else anyways. As the world goes haywire, it is a good time to be well-positioned with fundamentally sound equities. Time will tell about the stock market, but will also tell about my evolving skills as a horticulturist!
In North Florida, now is the time to spread pre-emergent weed control. The indicator is 4 or 5 days with the temperature reaching 65 to 70 degrees. Another indicator is that the Azaleas are beginning to bloom. Next, I will be learning about the amount and frequency of applying fertilizer, bug control and post emergent weed control.
I found the county extension agent to be an excellent resource for my horticulture education.
Like stocks, it is important to get educated about growing grass in a consistent and measured way. Otherwise, the results will be dismal for both stocks and grass.
Be smart, be well-read, be aware and be successful.
