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Browning of your turfgrass is normal in autumn and winter within the Southwestern U.S., but browning of turfgrass could also be caused by pathogens, diseases, and insects. The turfgrass shown in the larger photo is healthy, although browning due to seasonal changes, which is normal as previously mentioned. This is contrasted with the turfgrass shown in the inset, which is affected by brown patch disease. Brown patch, which causes irregular round areas or patches, tan foliage, leaf lesions, as well as mycelial growth of hyphae that appears as cobwebs, is caused by fungal infection of cool-season grasses only.

If you notice these types of symptoms on your turfgrass, give #LingoExterminators a call (229.54.LINGO) that we may provide proper diagnosis of these symptoms, and a possible treatment that provides a remedy.🐜🧢🌎

Photo Credit (1a and 1b inset): Buhler, Wayne, et al. (2004) >Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Management: A Pesticide Applicator Certification Manual for the Carolinas and Georgia. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. NC State University.

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Britain's Original Smart House

Just outside the market town of Rothbury, Northumberland is an estate like no other.

This is Cragside, once home to Lord Armstrong, notable for having invented the hydraulic system that enables the famous Swing Bridge in Newcastle and the Armstrong gun used in World War 1.

Lord Armstrong bought the Cragside property in 1860 and it evolved to be a unique house and ahead of its time in so many ways.

Here are three attractions at Cragside that are a must see:

The Gardens and walks.

The House and the technology behind it. This was the first house in the world to be powered by hydroelectricity using a system invented by Lord Armstrong. In fact, the sheer intelligence that was involved with running this house is astounding and it doesn’t start and end with hydro-electric power!

Some other features that were firsts at Cragside:

Fire Hydrants

Running water

Dishwasher

Passenger lift/elevator

Electric lighting

Telephones

Servant bell

Fire Alarms

Dinner gong

Kitchen spit (rotisserie)

The interiors of this house are simply beautiful - have a look out for the Owl Suite, the Turkish baths and the very ornate fireplace in the drawing room.

The house and gardens are now maintained by the National Trust and more information can be found here

And that brings us to the third thing that you should experience at Cragside and that is the sausage rolls at the National Trust café!

Just WOW!

(And I'm not only referring to the sausage rolls!)

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