For years, St. Augustine grass has been the lawn of choice of homeowners in Northeast Florida, but some want a change. Maybe they want a lawn with a finer texture or one that doesn't get chinch bugs.

Q: In the fall, I had my lawn replaced with zoysia. It is rooted and slowly growing, but as I mow it, I see big brown spots even though I am watering regularly. At what height should I be mowing?

The Southern Nevada master gardeners are again offering free classes to the public. The Becoming a Desert Gardener series runs for four consecutive Wednesday evenings in January at the University of ...