And the plants described in today's article by David Marshall, University of Florida Extension agent in Leon County, are fairly easy to grow. The daylily is very well suited to North Florida's climate. The most destructive termites are the subterranean termites. In nature, subterranean termites are important components of forest ecosystems, where they break down tons of dead cellulose per year into its basic elements for use by plants and animals.
Termites have a protozoa in their digestive tract that can convert cellulose into usable food.
Subterranean termites nest in the soil to obtain moisture, but they also nest in wood that is often wet. Mowing is one of the pieces of the lawn puzzle. Improper cutting can ruin your lawn in a heartbeat, while mowing correctly can contribute to a healthy and attractive lawn with fewer weeds. The two things to remember in mowing are correct mowing height and mowing frequency. Mowing too low weakens a lawn.