Another
shady grass question...
My backyard is bermuda which is growing and spreading good except for underneath
a couple of large trees.(the trees can't be thinned out any more than they
already are)...
Ant Colonies
in Lawn
I seem to grow more ant colonies tha grass. Is there anything I can do
to treat my whole lawn.
Ants and
Termites
I think my house is built on one giant ant or termite mound. I have discovered
ants (or termites) on the roots and trunk of almost every plant and tree
in my yard. Is there a good method for getting rid of these?...
Ants in
My Grass
I live in Tx and control of fire ants is getting harder and harder. I
have been told that we will be loosing some of our control in the form
of Ant poisons. Does anyone have any thing that they use this does not
cost a arm...
any help
is appreciated, in GA.
Hello, Im new to this forum. I just moved to newnan georgia from metro
detroit area in michigan. I only have experience with the kentucky blue
grass mix that everyone...
any ideas
im an aussie greenkeeper, and i work on lawn bowling greens, but i was
wondering wat some of you guys use for black helmo
ANYBODY
have 1rst hand experience
with Celebration Bermuda? I'm in desperate need of some PROFFESIONAL help.
I've been given so many varying opinions on how to deal with this grass.
From you must use a reel mower...
Anybody out
there with St. Augustine leftovers that live near Ft. lauderdale.
Looking to Re-Sod this Weekend. I am looking for someone that has leftovers
or knows...
Anyone from
FTW-Dallas -Empire Zoysia and SA Palmetto
Hey guys, I'd like what your thoughts are about Empire and SA Palmetto,
how they're doing at this time of the year....
Anyone have
some pictures of different grass types
Hello everyone. I'm looking for some pictures of different grass types,
but can only find close up pictures. I want pictures of...
Anyone know
about Yuma
Is it really lower growing requiring less mowing and is it really very
aggressive? I need both of those qualities and my centipede grass is not
being very aggressive after 2 years!...
Anyone planted
Zoysia SEED aka Zenith or Cathay
Howdy from Central Texas. I have recently (two weeks ago) sowed 6,600
s.f. with high quality Zenith and J36/J37 Zoysia seed in a...
Anyone with
a bermuda or seaside paspalum in So. Florida
I'm looking for someone with "real world" experience in either bermuda
or seaside paspalum in South Florida. Which do you have,...
APHIDES
THESE ARE KILLING MY SHRUBS AND TURNING THE LEAVES BLACK - HELP ???
Applying
Iron to yard
I have hybrid bermuda and live near Atlanta, GA. I am a homeowner and
want to make my yard that dark green color, but I want to do it without
puting more than about 6# of 16-4-8 per 1k on the grass. I've...
Applying
Sod
When is it too late to plant bermuda sod?
Are somebody
use biodynamic
I found interesting site about biodynamics: <a href "http://www.korolne.lviv.ua/English/Set1.html">http://www.korolne.lviv.ua/English/Set1.html</a>
It's funny, in Ukraine! But...
argentine
bahia
I need to know if Argentine bahia will make a decent looking lawn. I have
seen a couple of comments on websites saying it makes a "beautiful low
maintenance lawn" and others that say it is ugly because of many...
Argentine
Bahia pasture
In 1994 we planted 10 acres in Argentine Bahia (A/B) as a pasture for
our horses. It did well over several yrs and we had to mow it several
times each summer. But, in the past 2-3 yrs, it...
Argentine
Bahia vs Palmetto St. augustine
We are going to re-sod our Tampabay, FL lawn and I have heard that Argentine
Bahia and palmetto St. Augustine would be good choices. We do not have...
Armadillos
& Sulphur
I seeded Bermuda (Princess 77) about 6 weeks ago. Most of the lawn is
now growing well for its age I have two major "spotting" issues 1. I believe
sulphur from the well irrigation system is causing dead...
Army Worms
I live in Arkansas and have a Zoysia lawn. I have a company taking care
of it and they said this week that they have found Army Worms in my lawn.
Does anyone know about these worms? Also, I have been paying these people
to take care...
Armyworms
I live in the metro Memphis, TN area and have had armyworms in my yard
the last 3 years (when I built the house). They seem to appear late in
the summer. Is there anything that I can do now or early summer to keep
them...
Athletic
Field Painting - Need help
Our groundscrew at the university I work at are woefully inept when it
comes to painting our fields (football in particular). I have been at
some other...
Atrazine
kill Rye and Bahia
I came home today and found a chemical company accidently threw down atrazine
on my yard. They were suppose to do my neighbors and not mine. I'm pretty
mad about it as I...
Atrazine
Overdose!! Help
Hi there folks. I recently mixed 3 oz of atrazine to 2 gallons of water
for my lawn application. The normal dose is 3 tbl of atrazine to 2 gallons
of water. This is double the dose. ( 6 TBL)...
Atrazine
results
After applying atrazine to my lawn (zone 9) according to recommendations
for treating crabgrass on the label, when should I see some results and
what should I be looking for? JOAN
Atrazine
Screw Up...
I thought I had St. Augustine and applied Atrazine to kill off the weeds.
It killed the weeds fine, and only a small amount of grass, nothing I
can't deal with. Now I find out I have...
Atrazine
sent Centipede into dormancy!?
Just had a new centipede lawn sodded, it was dormant when put down and
began to green-up. At the same time, some onion or nutsedge began popping
up ALL over the yard. I...
Atrazine
stains
Help!! Some atrazine granules blew-off to my concrete deck and also into
the pool bottom, leaving the consequent ugly brownish stains. Is there
any chemical specially formulated to remove these stains?(or homemade
brew?)...
Atrazine!
Does anyone know where to buy it and how to apply it? Any particular brand
I should use? I am trying to kill off some bermuda that is creeping into
my yard from my nieghbors house. Thanks, T.
Atrazine/Image
What's the best time of the year to spray Atrazine or Image for weed problems?Also
in what manner(concentrated,mixed,ect)I'm new to this so any help is greatly
appreciated.
Atrazine+St.
"A"+heat question
I have full sun, moved lots of 8" plugs, and sandy soil that the nutrients
run right thru. Never seen anything like it, in all my years of playing
with St. "A". However, this is the...
Austin, Texas
St. Augustine Issues
I realize there are a lot of similar posts about problems with St. Augustine,
but I've read every single one in the forum, and nothing quite describes
my...
Automobile
resistant grasses.
Greetings all, I work for a night club in Los Angeles that would like
to convert it's parking lot into a small park during the day, but in the
evening (3 nights a...
AVAILABILITY
SEEDS ZOYSIA TENUIFOLIA
We are a Greek company that imports and exports seeds of turf grasses
and we are interested in importing seeds of ZOYSIA TENUIFOLIA. Please
send...
AZ Bermuda
Grass
I'm looking for some advice. We live outside of Phoenix. About two years
ago our landscaper planted a bermuda hybrid in sod form. It is quite "clumpy"
in areas, while in other areas very matted, which never...
AZ1 Kikuyugrass
I was wondering if anyone has had experience with the new type of kikuyu
grass that has been developed, AZ-1. Ive been having trouble finidng information
on it, but have found some at...
Baby Rabbit
Patch in My Lawn....
I was mowing my lawn yesterday only to discover that a rabbit has dug
a patch in the middle of my lawn to secure here babies -(4) of them (cute
as a button). I had to remove the baby...
Back Yard
is a mess --Native Grass Recomendation - Need Help!
My backyard is a mess (St. Augustine / Bermuda mix) and the Bermuda doesn't
grow well because there is too...
Backyard
Putting Grass for So. California
What Bermuda or other grass is the best for Backyard Putting Grass for
So. California
Bad Lawn
Fungus Problem
I have a problem with my lawn that I need answers for. My lawn look great
in the spring and early summer,but by the end of the summer,it is almost
all gone because of brown patch or...
Bahai....sod
or seed
hi, i live in north fla. [jacksonville] and plan to install new lawn in
late spring after round-up & tilling. do you think going with sod
or seeding ? i like the sod for quick...
bahaia grass
in a bermuda lawn
Is there anything I can use to obliterate the bahaia in my bermuda lawn
that is environmentally friendly (lots of local wildlife)?
bahamacruiser
23
please email me i need some info where to buy the asulox. my email. is
lizrob2001@adelphia.net thank you so much
Bahia
I have Bahia Grass and live in Florida. My question is which is the best
fertilizer for this type of grass. It seems that some areas have gotten
a lighter shade of green. Thanks
bahia
Can anyone give me any tips on bahia and ways to maintain it?
Bahia
I am in need of assistance. I live in S. Florida in a community governed
by an association. We are only allowed to have Bahia grass. My grass is
dead in the backyard and almost all the front. I have been told by 2 lanscapers...
bahia and
bermuda grass
after seeding bahia or bermuda grass on a field for athletic use,in how
many days can be used for playoing games?
Bahia Burned
About a month ago I, made the mistake of over fertilizing my Bahia Lawn.
Now I have 1/2 burned/dead grass in my front yard. It looks horrible.
The patched areas are spread throughout and I need help!...
bahia dollarweed
i believe i have overwatered my new bahia lawn during winter months, i
have dollarweed growing everywhere. What should i do to get mt lawn back?
Bahia Grass
Bahia grass-I HATE this renegade stuff in my bermuda. What tricks can
I use to snuff it out. It's taking over. Live in Panhandle Gulf Coast
Florida.
Bahia Grass
I recently bought a house that has a back yard full of Bahia Grass. I
was wondering i f there was any thing i can plant or that would take over
it and will give me a nice soft lawn.
bahia grass
Hello, I live in Groveland Fl. It is now mid Oct. Is it too late to plant
bahia grass seed. If I plant now will the seedling make it through winter.
Will the seed germinate in the spring after being dormit...
bahia grass
I have an estblished bermuda lawn which has been invaded by bahia grass.
How do I kill the bahia withput harming the bermuda?
Bahia grass
I need advice from people familiar with Bahia grass. I live in a country
home in SE Georgia (near Statesboro, if that helps) that is in the midst
of a grove of oak trees and surrounded by burmuda grass...
bahia grass
I have a horrible yard and have been researching grasses. I want low maintenance.
I am ready to have everything removed and start over. Would Bahia be my
best choice? I have not had good luck...
bahia grass
care
I have a very fine grass(has runners that it sends out) starting in my
lawn(Argentine Bahia Grass). Last year I used roundup and resodded in
those places. Is there any other procedure that anyone may...
Bahia Grass
with mushrooms.
What do I put on my yard to get rid of this fungi.
Bahia or
Bermuda for horses in south LA
We recently bought a 40 acre horse farm just north of New Orleans, LA
(rolling hills - good drainage). Some pastures are bahia,one large one
is bermuda and...
Bahia or
Dallisgrass
We maintain 200 properties. I am having issues with 6 of them. On their
7 day mowing cycle some of the grass is 12 inches tall. It is very "reedy"
and has seed heads. It looks like...
bahia seeding
I live on the texas coast there is a lot of sand. I am about to seed open
areas with bahia. Under the oaks (shady area)is St. Augustine. I put in
a irrigation system last year. I have heard a bunch of watering...
bahia sod
I'm moving into a house in cental florida and the sod they put down is
bahia..I've been told it's a good idea to put some seed down before the
sod is put down or is it better to research the best way to maintain...
bahia sod
I have 15 acers of dead sod. top soil has a ph of 1.9 to 3.1 would this
kill the grass in a short amount of time.4 to 6 weeks.or should I look
to other causes.Area is in central florida
Bahia sod
preperation
I am going to sod with Bahai, I have killed all the existing weeds and
grass with Spectracide. I would like to know if I should do any other
type of preparation. I live in...
Bahia vs.
Bermuda
I have a lawn of mostly Bahia Grass to which I overseeded with Bermuda.
The Bahia lawn is young and still coming in. With the Bermuda take over,
which is what I want...or should I start over and lay sod? I'm...
Bahia/St
Augustine in same lawn
We are closing on a new house in a couple of weeks. The sod used appears
to be poor quality. It is a bahia, St Augustine mix with quite a few weeds
thrown in for...
Bahia: Seeding
verses Sodding
Hello, I'm trying to determine the best way to establish a new bahia lawn
(.5 acres). The two options I'm entertaining are seeding with penkated
bahia or laying sod. Cost...
Bahiagrass
& irrigation
I am building a home in SW Florida and have contracted with the builder
to have bahiagrass sodded. I initially thought it would be a good idea
to have an irrigation system installed as the lot is...
Bahiagrass
in my Burmudagrass
Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the bahiagrass that grows all around
my yard which is burmuda grass. Fought it with a shovel last year and
this year it is back with a vengence. Will...
Ball-like
mushroom or fungus
I live in NJ, my lawn is in good condition except for a white ball like
mushroom or fungus that I find in different areas of the lawn. The first
time I saw one I did think it was a ball...
Bamboo
My neighbor grows this and its invading my yard. Shoots are coming up
through my lawn. Does anyone have any idea how to stop this?
bare patches
started my lawn in april. new construction, so started from scratch. got
decent coverage, but now have hard patches here and there. clay dirt.
...terrible....what's the best approach anyone could recommend to get
grass...
Bare spots
in Tiff 419 yard
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about filling some small bare
spots in my Tiff 419 yard. I purchase a new home about 7 months ago and
the new sod was laid done before the ground...
barricade
herbicide
I am a superintendent in northwest florida. we have 419 bermuda in the
fairways and rough. before I took over , the course had traditionaly been
pre emerged with barricade in non-overseeded areas prior to...
baseball
field maintenace
What is the typical fertilizer that would be used on a high school baseball
field in florida? The turf is only 1 year old or so, and is cut at 1/2
inch with a fairway mower. Thanks IP:...
Basketgrass
This stuff is killing us here in central Florida. Anyone know the exact
relationship between this weed and Oak trees ? It's absolutely taking
over entire sections of lawns. Any info greatly appreciated.
begger's
ticks
How do I get beggar's ticks out of Floritam St Aug.
Beneficial
Nematodes
Has anyone use them and have great sucess compare to using chemicals?
Im having ant problems. I live in Miami and it is hurricane season(lots
of rain.) Also where is the best place to buy Beneficial...
Bent and
winter
Plugging bent greens during cold (not frozen) season Poa invasion. True
or false?
bentgrass
question
I live in NJ and my soil is virtually all clay, the landscaper wants to
put down 2 inches of topsoil with some sand mixed in and use what he describes
as a landscape mix with several different types...
Bentgrass
Removal
Some how I appear to have ended up with creeping bentgrass through out
my lawn. This is creating a major problem since I have no intention of
mowing and watering every day. Question, are there any chemicals...
Bentgrass
roots
I took over as the Superintendent about two months at a golf course in
Ky. When I took over the greens were in very bad shape, but they have
turned around 100%. I have SR1020 bentgrass and the roots are...
Bermuda
Thanks to the previous homeowner my backyard is 35% St. Augustine grass
and 65% misc. grass and weeds. I am unsure of the type of grass I have
but it grows in small tufts with long, thin blades. Due to the lack of...
bermuda
i put a hybrid bermuda grass on the side of my house for a putting green.
It doesn't get much sun. will it grow and be "puttable"
bermuda
When is the best time to burn my bermuda yard?
BERMUDA
i HAVE A GRASS GROWING IN MY NICE BREMUDA SOD YARD AND NO WEED AND FEED
OR CRABGRASS KILLER WORKS. IS THERE A CHEMICAL THAT KILLS EVERYTHING BUT
BERMUDA?
Bermuda
witch bermuda grass is salt tolarant?
bermuda
Is there any bermuda grass that has some shade tolerance? How much sun
does it need? I'm west texas, we get cold and hot. Or is there a grass
that will grow in the shade that I can cut low like bermuda? The area
gets...
Bermuda
My yard has been invaded by crab grass...I use a treatment service but
so far they have not been successful. I treated my lawn with Spectracide
Weed Stop and Image Herbicide Concentrate. The Spectracide seems to have
done...
Bermuda
I am new to bermuda grass and need some assistance. I live in Atlanta,GA.
My bermuda yard is presently the greenest on the street. I put lime down
at the beginning of the growing season and fertilize it using the Scotts...
Bermuda
I had my yard spriged 7 years ago with Vamont Bermuda and I wantto know
when is the best time to burn my yard. I live in Kentucky
bermuda
I have tried different things on my front yard to thicken the bermuda
(sand, ironite, nitrogen) and it is still somewhat thin. I use a reel
mower and keep a low cutting height. Can someone please assist - Thanks
Bermuda
- dormant or dead
Hey Gang, I planted approx. 225 sq. yards of Tifway 219 Bermuda in early
July. Now, the biggest majority of this sod has either already turned
brown (resembling dead grass) or is gradually...
Bermuda -
large area dead
I live in the South and have bermuda grass in the front and back yards.
For the last several years, it was very thick, green and pretty. This
year 1/4 of the front and back lawns are dead,...
Bermuda -
Leopard spots
I'm located in North Georgia. I've got Bermuda, that I layed myself last
summer. Toward the end of the summer, last year, I started getting scattered
brown spots over most of my...
Bermuda 491
Turfgrass maintenance for Bermuda 491 in North Texas – Fertilizers, mowing,
etc.
Bermuda a
leper
I've been reading the postings and it seems as if everyone considers Bermuda
grass a WEED. I live in the D/FW area and at least 75% of the lawns are
Bermuda of some sort and they look beautiful....
Bermuda and
airstrip
Putting airstrip in coastal bermuda pasture in NE GA. Am told coastal
will come back after topsoil is replaced. Should I seed to speed the growth,
if so w/ what? I eventually want a short grass w/...
Bermuda and
Tall Fescue
Hey everybody I have a quick question for you. I live in Holly Springs
NC (Just south east of Raleigh) and I am having a tough time with my lawn.
I have a thick carpet of fescue during spring and fall,...
bermuda and
tiff browning
Hi. I live in Phoenix, AZ. We bought a house that has a tiff lawn but
the previous owners put down bermuda seed on top. Our lawn just doesn't
want to green up. We've aerated, adjusted...
Bermuda brown
spots - insects
My yard looks great and seems very healthy. My neigbors yard is also Bermuda
grass and until about 2-3 weeks ago looked good. Now there are brown spots
about 4-6 inches...
Bermuda
Brown under Tree
My bermuda in my front yard is constantly brown and does not seem like
it wants to grow full underneath a Bradford Pear tree. It seems to me
that the grass gets decent sun in the afternoon due to the...
Bermuda burn
I applied Miracle gro weed and feed and received burn areas. What can
I do for a quick recovery? Santa Barbara CA.
bermuda
care
I recently prepared my soil to plant Bermuda grass. Now that I have it
seeded what else can I do to accelerate the growth of my seed? Will lime
help it? When do I need to fertilize? Also I planted another area last...
Bermuda
care
I just bought a house with Bermuda sod in the front yard. I am going to
sod the sides of the house with Bremuda as well. In the back yard I am
going to plan fescue. Could anyone help me with a chart of how to take...
bermuda champion
garss
Did hear of a burmuda garss called champion Burmuda does anyone have info
on this.Thanks
Bermuda
Clippings
Yes or No to removing the clippings from a bermuda lawn. My lawn is looking
great. I mow it 2 - 3+ (lawns fairly small not a problem) times a week
removing only approx 1/4 inch per mowing. I've heard both are...
bermuda coming
out of dormancy...what to do
I seeded bermuda late last summer and it came in really good. I overseeded
the bermuda with annual rye and that has done great. I put down some...
bermuda
damaged badly!
I live in atlanta, i have a small lot about 1/4 acre, and I want to keep
it perfect! No matter how much work or fertilizer, etc. it takes, i want
my yard to look like a golf course... here is...
bermuda
dying overnight
The grass was dark green, and looked great a week ago. Now it is dying
before my eyes. Many birds are on the yard. Any ideas?
bermuda getting
less sun as trees mature
My lawn (coastal North Carolina) has been healthy bermuda for several
years, however as landscaping (trees) are maturing, some parts are only
getting 3-5 hour...
bermuda
going brown in Bexar
I live in San Antonio and have a Bermuda lawn. It started to come in very
green with new growth about 3 weeks ago. In the past week, it has started
to go brown throughout with only...
bermuda
golf course height
how can i keep my bermuda grass the heighth golf course fairways are?
Bermuda
gone bad
Please help. Facts: Bermuda Tiff in Southern MS, 4 weeks of heavy rain,
100% humidity, army worms. Finally was able to mow after 2 weeks, sprayed
Talstar for army worms, now grass is looking dormant. Possibly due to
cutting...
Bermuda Grass
We just bought a new house with Bermuda grass and we would like to know
the recommended height to mow in summer and the rest of the year, and
how often should we use weed & feed? Should we...
Bermuda Grass
Can anyone to me about the Bermuda grass and if it will grow in Southwest
VA? I need to sow it in pasture fields where I keep my horses.
Bermuda
Grass
Long time visitor first time poster on this site...I finally need some
help although this question may be ridiculous. My problem is that my grass
(bermuda) with about 4-5 days growth appears very dense, uniform, and
green. When I...
Bermuda
Grass
[Thanks to those who responded. I'm referring to the part of the label
that speaks to 'Suppression of Bermudagrass', but since I just...
Bermuda
Grass
How can I kill bermuda grass in my fescue lawn. I live in Virginia and
have no weeds in my 2 year old lawn. Somehow bermuda grass has started
to...
bermuda
grass
Need help on bermuda lawn in Atlanta. Conditions are as follows: Yard
sodded last year with some areas resodded this spring. Have moderate but
adequate sun in most areas. Lawn is currently 2" high...
bermuda
grass
I live near the beach in Central FL and have grown tired of problems with
St. Aug grass. (chinch bugs, fungus, wear) Since I have kids who love
to be on the yard, I've decided to go with Bermuda. Is there anyone...
Bermuda Grass
In areas that do suffer from winter kill. Is it better to let the grass
grow tall or keep it cut short. Is there any benefit to help prevent winter
kill?
Bermuda grass
I just spread bermuda grass seed and I was wondering how long it should
be before I start noticing something
Bermuda
Grass - roots turning brown
My grass has been in good shape so far this year, but recently I have
noticed the blades turning brown closer to the soil. This is especially
apparent when you push the grass to the...
Bermuda grass
and salt water
Hello, I am 3rd year BA student from The Netherlands, and I am currently
working on a feasibility study of a golf course. Problem is that at the
island concerned has too...
bermuda
grass brown spots
I have brown streaks starting to show in my bermuda lawn. They are abour
a foot wide & two feet up to 4 feet long. It appears almost like I
scalped it when cutting. Any...
Bermuda
Grass Control
Before the warm weather arrives and the grass comes to life again, can
anyone tell me how to eliminate Bermuda grass from my Fescue lawn? This
stuff is invading the neighborhood and gets worse every year. IP:...
Bermuda
Grass dying rapidly (4 days)
I live in Austin Texas and have Bermuda Tifway 419 in my yard. In the
past 5 days my back yard (15 pallets) has been taken over by something.
It started as a medium size...
Bermuda
Grass Eradication
Is Roundup Pro good at removing Bermuda Grass?
Bermuda
grass eradication
Before I reseed my lawn,I need to get rid of some large patches of bermuda
grass. What steps do I need to follow? (I am in central Kansas.) Thanks.
bermuda grass
for reno nv
Reno is in the northern end of the charts for bermuda and alot of the
golf course use it, anyhow anyone with any recommendations? I've seen
"sahara" sold at local stores but sounds like...
Bermuda Grass
for the Birmingham area
Last fall I cleared an area of about 1500 sq ft on the side of my house
and seeded it with annual rye to prevent wash during the winter. I am
looking at seeding with...
Bermuda grass
fungus
I'm in Texas, my Bermuda started getting small brown circular spots and
brown patch spots about a month ago. Slowly, over the past month, my whole
lawn is brown. I went to the nursery, he said it was a...
Bermuda
grass in fescue
Does anyone know the best herbicide to use to kill bermuda grass in fescue?
I have Falcon 2 and the bermuda is starting to choke it out. I've seen
where you use Fusilade 2 on the zoysia grass will ti kill it in...
Bermuda
Grass in San Antonio
I have Bermuda grass in San Antonio put down by the builder. I have kept
it at 2 inches all summer because my neighbors that have been cutting
it short aren't able to keep up with...
Bermuda
Grass in St. Augustine
Is there any way to get rid of Bermuda Grass growing in St. Augustine
without just spraying round up on the areas with the Bermuda and then
re-sodding. The Bermuda is quickly spreading...
bermuda grass
in St. Augustine lawn
How can I eliminate bermuda grass in my St. Augustine lawn?
Bermuda
grass in vegetable garden
I have bermuda grass growing rampantly in my vegetable garden. How can
I kill it without contaminating my vegetables?
Bermuda Grass
in Virginia
What is the best Bermuda variety for sodding a new lawn in Williamsburg,
VA? The majority of the lot receives direct sun for at least 5 hours/day.
The lot has a slope in the front. Do I need a...
Bermuda
grass in Zoysia
Please tell me what I can put on my zoysia lawn to stop the spred of bermuda
grass. The sod company where I purchased the zoysia three years ago, said
the zoysia would eventually choke out the bermuda, but...
Bermuda grass
is bad for South Florida!
That's what I've heard from two different garden store operators now.
I've been inquiring lately, because I will be completely re-sodding my
lawn in a few months....
Bermuda
grass knowledge
Help! I live in Escondido CA, and I am having a difficult time getting
my Bermuda grass to stay uniform and green. The lawn appears to have a
consistent dead/withered look under the top layer of...
Bermuda grass
over Fescue grass problems
We live in North Alabama and had a beautiful fescue lawn for several years.
All our neighbors have bermuda grass which has blown onto our lawn and...
Bermuda Grass
Problem
I put down some bermuda sod about three days ago in the front yard. I
started watering it right after I put it down. It gets watered in the
morning..and in the evening. Now the grass is all brown. It...
bermuda
grass problem
Hello I had my yard seeded with bermuda grass about 3 1/2 weeks ago and
what ger. I have most of it looks red to purple and even some of the old
bermuda that is putting out runners is red to purple....
Bermuda Grass
Problem
I have a hybrid turf grass bermuda lawn that is 3 years old. It is beginning
to come in good this year after I spread six pickup loads of river sand
on it. Starting to really smooth out. However, I am...
bermuda grass
removal
Is it possible to eradicate bermuda grass from a lawn without killing
off the desirable turf grasses?
Bermuda grass
root turning brown
We have Bermuda grass sodded in last December. I normally mow around 1
1/2 inches. The root of the grass is seems to be brown and the grass is
thin. I noticed that there is moss in the lawn...
Bermuda grass
San Francisco
Greetings from foggy SF. An hour from SF we have a lawn that is 90% bluegrass
and 10% fescue. Lawn is mowed weekly, automatic sprinkler system, kept
in good shape by professional gardener. Temp for...
Bermuda Grass
Seed
I am trying to grow bermuda grass in Kansas. I hear that Kansas State
U. Developed Midlawn bermuda. I also understand that the Quickstand type
also works well because of its cold...
bermuda grass
seeds
Hello everybody, Does anyone have a favorite culitvar of bermuda grass
seeds? I'm looking all of those at www.seedland.com. How do you pick one
like that? I might have to grow bermuda on bare backyard because i...
Bermuda grass
taking over St Augustine
We are in South Florida and have a 50 yr old St. Augustine yard. Unfortunately
a 6 ft round patch of Bermuda grass last year is now almost half of our
back yard! The...
Bermuda
grass turning purple
I seeded bermuda grass about three weeks ago and it came up within a week.
The grass maintained a green color for the first two weeks. However, in
some areas it has began turning...
Bermuda grass
varieties
What variety of seeded bermuda grass would be best suited for north GA.Sultan,Yuma,ect?
bermuda
grass vs centipede
Is there a chemical that will kill bermuda while leaving centipede alone.
My centipede has a lot of little patches of bermuda and it appears to
be spreading. I thought...
Bermuda
grass week killer
Is there a product that will kill fescue in a bermuda grass lawn without
harming the bermuda? Thanks
bermuda grass
with dark black patches
I have bermuda grass in the backyard and some irregularly shaped black
patches just suddently appeared. If I run my hand over the black patches,
a fine dust comes...
Bermuda
Grass, Drying and Turning Yellow
I planted bermuda grass four months ago and turned out bueatiful. However,
recently about two weeks ago, I noticed that there were some yellowing
spots of grass...
Bermuda
Grass--help
I live in south carolina(less than 2 years) near the coast and have a
front yard of bermuda grass. I have finally begun battling weeds and researching
all i can about this type of grass and...
Bermuda help
I am in Dallas and have a slightly shaded Bermuda front yard. There has
always been a bit of fescue in the yard planted by the previous owner.
I've been trying to choke the fescue out to keep an all...
BERMUDA HELP
NEEDED
I JUST PLANTED BERMUDA SOD ,AND THE COMPANY I BOUGHT THIS FROM HAS CUT
THIS FROM 3 OR 4 DIFFERENT FIELDS(ALL 5 PALLETS LOOK DIFFERENT IN COLOR)
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT AND DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT MY...
bermuda
herbacide
herbacide to kill bermuda in trailing daisy
bermuda
here in Delaware too!!
I live in Delaware and we have the wire grass growing like crazy too!
Most of the dumb neighbors though think is there green fescue growing
great. ANd they wonder why their looks...
Bermuda in
Memphis, TN
When would be the ideal time to overseed my lawn with bermuda seeds this
spring? Many thanks Will
bermuda
in my fescue
I live in kansas. I have the nasty native bermuda grass trying to take
over my fescue lawn. What do you think of this idea: Beings it hardly
ever rains in the summer here, If I dont water the fescue,...
Bermuda in
my Fescue
I have a two year old lawn of Ky Blue/Fescue/Rye. Late this season I have
had a number of patches of Bermuda grass coming in. Any suggestions on
how to get rid of it and how to prevent it in the future? IP:...
Bermuda in
my Fescue
I have a two year old lawn of Ky Blue/Fescue/Rye. Late this season I have
had a lot of small patches of Bermuda grass coming up in my lawn. Any
suggestions on how to get ride of this and/or prevent...
Bermuda in
my new St. Aug (Floratam) lawn
I looked through previous posts, and don't have a clear answer. Here's
my dilemma: - I have a 5,000 sq. ft lawn, which was sodded in April. -...
Bermuda
in St. Augustine
Any advice on how to get Bermuda out of my St. Augustine? All I read says
to mow high. I'm mowing at 4 1/2", I water only when the St. Augustine
is showing need, so very rarely since we generally...
Bermuda
in St. Augustine
How do I kill the bermuda in my St. Augustine without killing my St. Augustine?
Thank you in advance for the help.
bermuda in
st. augustine
how to kill out bermuda grass in st. augustine. thanks nick
Bermuda in
the sun, in the shade
I have finally got a good stand of bermuda growing in the sunny parts
of my yard, however, the shady areas still contain only weeds. What would
be an easily grown grass for my...
Bermuda in
Zoysia
How can I get rid of common bermuda in my zoysia lawn? Thanks
Bermuda Lawn
between 2 St. Augustine Lawns
I have a bermuda lawn in between 2 St. Augustine Lawns. How can I keep
the St. Augustine lawns from enveloping my Bermuda lawn?
Bermuda
Lawn is looking rough
I need some advice. I live around Atlanta and my front yard is bermuda
that was newly sodded in May along with the back and side yards. The back
and side look great. They have both grown in nice...
Bermuda lawns
for winter-Texas
How do I treat a new sod in Texas for winter? Parts of the yard has roots
and the other half is new. With winter nearly here, I would like to get
the roots...
bermuda min.
sun requirement
what is the minimum amount (hours per day) of direct, unfiltered sunlight
required to grow a healthy bermuda tifway (419) lawn?
Bermuda Mix
Is there a shade tolerant grass that I can mix with Bermuda without one
or the other taking over? Thanks
Bermuda Mix
Is there a shade tolerant grass that I can mix with Bermuda without one
or the other taking over? Thanks
bermuda
mowing problem
I'm new to bermuda grass. I've now read that it should be kept at ~0.5-1
inch or so. My bermuda lawn currently is about 2-2.5 inches. The problem
is that the brown stalks on the grass are themselves...
BERMUDA
MYSTERY
I WORK FOR A CITY MUNICAPALITY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.ONE OF OUR SPORT'S FIELDS
EVERY SPRING EARLY SUMMER DEVELOPS SOME KIND OF FUNGUS.YOU HAVE SPRINKLERHEAD
CENTER THREE FOOT RADIUS OF GREEN GRASS,THE NEXT FIFTEEN...
Bermuda not
up after 3 weeks
I live in SC- planted bermuda april 15th. Sand, Aerated, etc. Did it right.
Well it got cold again and the grass is not up yet. Any chance its dead?
Bermuda
or Crab grass
My lawn has been taken over in two large areas that we aren't sure if
it is Bermuda or Crab grass. Very low growing,came in late summer.It's
still green even though temperatures have been in the...
Bermuda or
St. Augustine
Our Bahia lawn is just about dead. Time for a new one. We are looking
at St. Augustine and Bermuda. We like the look of a St. Augustine from
afar. But we don't like the thick...
bermuda or
st.augustine
We're buying a new construction home in central Texas. Due to my employment,
we will only live in this house for 1-3 years and the will have to move
and will rent it out. The lawn will have a...
Bermuda over
Bahia
Can I plant Bermuda seeds on my exiting Bahia grass? How long would it
take for the bermuda grass to take over? Can I use seeds or must I use
sod? I just installed sprinklers and can control the watering...
Bermuda Overseeding
question
Some of you may remember a past post of mine where I planted some fescue
here in N.W. Louisiana by mistake thinking I had bought bermuda. From
what I now understand, I am WAY to...
Bermuda
patches withe green middle and gray/whitish perimeter
Please help me cure this patch. I am worried and new to lawn maintenance
The symptoms are: The inside is green, but the circle...
Bermuda plugs
We are building a new house and the builder is putting bermuda in the
front, but fescue in the side and back. We would love to have bermuda
in the side and back but the cost is over our budget....
Bermuda problem
I hired a landscaper to remove my lawn and put in new fescue sod. Repeatedly,
I asked that he treat the grass or soil with whatever means necessary
to get rid of the bermuda grass that has infiltrated...
Bermuda Problems
I just purchased a new home in the N. Atlanta area in November...after
the sod was brown. I assumed it was dormant, but am wondering if it was
dead? I moved from the Midwest and have always had Fescue...
bermuda problems
We have a bermuda lawn that was sodded when we built our house three years
ago. We have fertilized it, mowed it at the right height, watered it with
our sprinkler system - but nothing works. It doesn't look good. When you...
Bermuda question
I recently bought a new home that had bermuda grass planted about 1.25
years ago. It has mostly come up, but has many dead spots where the brown
bermuda seems (?) to be dead or completely bare....
bermuda question
I have moved to east Tenn recently and my lawn has a lot of bermuda and
other mixed in and after fertilizing several times the bermuda is really
turning green.. which is what i wanted.. my question is how long...
Bermuda Questions...
What is the best fertilizer for bermuda? I planted bermuda in my back
yard last year and now long have runners everywhere. Is this the bermuda
spreading? I can try to get pics if necessary. IP:...
Bermuda Riviera
grass seed
2 Years ago I had about 5000 sq feet of Bermuda Tifway grass put in my
yard. I have recently cleared another 2000 sq ft and intend to plant more
grass. I was thinking of planting Bermuda...
bermuda seeding
over existing rye
I live in Central TX and am wanting to seed some bermuda in areas where
I seeded annual rye grass over the winter. The rye grass has not completely
died off. There is no grass...
Bermuda Shade
Mix
I have a newly established Bermuda Grass yard, but there are areas that
it won't grow due to heavy shade. Is there a shade tolerant seed that
tha mixes well with bermuda, both in color and texture? IP:...
Bermuda Sod
Just had Bermuda sod placed. In S. middle Tenn. Anything special I should
know?? Where to go to find info?? Forums here seem to hate Bermuda.
Bermuda sod
Dallas, TX - I installed 50 pc of Bermuda sod two days ago. The sod was
in good shape (not great) when I laid it. To prepare the ground beneath,
I added a 1/4-inch layer of top soil over some already baren, red clay.
As prepared as I...
Bermuda
Sod Browning/Yellowing can it be saved
Hi I desperately need some help. I soded the back yard to surprise my
husband with nice green yard for next summer, but several areas of it
are turning...
Bermuda Sod
for sports field
Hello, I am in the process of having my Austin,Texas backyard flattened
by removing rock and adding loam in preparation for sodding. Is Bermuda
419 the right kind of sod if my goal is to make...
Bermuda Sod
in Gwinnett Co, GA
I am looking for a low cost source to buy some bermuda 419 in Metro Atlanta.
Anyone know of any?
Bermuda sod
installed 60 days ago, last two weeks have taken a turn for the worst
we desperately need tips on how to save Bermuda grass...
Bermuda Sod
over sparce fescue on hill
We are laying Bermuda sod over spotty fescue - very spotty - mostly red
clay at this point. Some areas have a pretty steep grade and I am concerned
about wash...
Bermuda
Soil Test
I just recievd results on my soil form a hybrid bermuda lawn. The recomendatiosn
are 3# of 34-0-0 per 1000sf. That sounds pretty hot to me. The results
are form UGA and results show no lime required but to...
Bermuda Sports
Field Help
We are trying to get our athletic field back in the shape it used to be
a few years ago. It is bermuda grass and we have already poisoned it,aerated,and
fertilized it. The bermuda...
bermuda
spriggs
just put in 419 bermuda spriggs on 4 acre lawn 3 weeks ago noticing a
lot of weeds competing with the bermuda,. please help!!! nc resident rvester@alanvesterauto.com
bermuda sprigs
mowing question
I have spriged an area of my lawn 3 weeks ago. The bermuda sprigs are
doing great. My question is this. I have not mowed over the sprigs, they
are gettting tall and do have a few...
Bermuda
Spring Work
Is it necesary to cut back and dethatch bermuda before spring green-up?
Or is a cut back all that is needed? I live in Atlanta Ga. I purchased
a Tru-Cut reel mower and want to top dress as well early...
Bermuda Thatch
My bermuda never totally fills in. I have dethatched twice but I still
have lot of old yellow stuff. I have topdressed several times over the
last 4 years, but I hav never been able make look completely full. BTW,
it...
bermuda thining
I have bermuda sod for about 13 years now. It's thining out on me, it
still has it's dark green color. I have no trees plenty of sun, I live
in the upstate of S.C.
bermuda thining
I have bermuda sod for about 13 years now. It's thining out on me, it
still has it's dark green color. What do i do?
Bermuda Tif419
vs TifSport
Prices here in Austin,TX for Tifsport is about $30-35 more per pallet
than Tif419. Is the quality difference worth the additional cost?
Bermuda
tiff -- what is best reel mower
Help -- two lawn services have ruined the formerly lush Bermuda tiff lawn
that came with my Phoenix house. Rather than risk a 3rd, I want to try
taking...
Bermuda tiff
sod
I live in Arizona. I had put in a tiff sod lawn about 15 years ago. It
is now dying out in places. Is there a nutrient it might not be getting
or maybe not enough water in that particular area. Has anyone had...
bermuda to
fescue
My bermuda is not getting enough sun and has been gradually thinning over
the years. I want to switch over to fescue. What is the easiest and cheapest
way to get rid of the bermuda and replace it...
Bermuda vs
Fescue
I live in Athens, Georgia and have an existing fescue lawn. I want to
switch over to bermuda. If I put 3 inch bermuda plugs spaced 12 inches
apart over the entire lawn will the bermuda eventually overtake the...
bermuda vs
st augustine
I live in Orange County CA, not coastal but not desert. I had a fescue(marathon
2) for 10 years but in the past few months my newly aquired 60 and 80
lb rescue greyhounds have...
Bermuda Vs
St Augustine(lawn makeover)
Starting over in North Texas, lots of weeds, round-uped to get fresh start,
some sand, full sun....goinf to plant new grass in 2 weeks.....some existing...
Bermuda vs
Zoysia
My builder put bermuda sod in my front yard when my house was built over
two years ago. I paid for zoysia so I had him tear out the bermuda and
replant zoysia sod. Some of the bermuda took root...
Bermuda vs
Zoysia
I am located about 30 miles north of Atlanta,Georgia and am about to plant
grass in my yard. I have a few very old oak trees which cover parts of
the yard. From my observations, the areas I...
Bermuda vs.
St. Augustine
I prefer Bermuda's texture over St. Augustine. That aside, are there any
benefits of St. Augustine over Bermuda? We are looking at resodding an
area (150-200 sq ft) and we...
Bermuda vs.
St. Augustine
We just moved into a new house and the lawn is in terrible shape. We have
a mix of St. Augustine and Bermuda. I am wondering which one to help takeover
the other one. I know...
Bermuda vs.
St. Augustine
OK... now I'm officially confused. I'm getting ready to put in a new lawn
in my yard and I have two male dogs. They typically "spread it around"
but which grass is better for...
bermuda weed
in fescue
I have given up trying to apply weed killer directly to emerged bermuda
sprinkled throughout my beatiful fescue. WHAT can i DO?! I am so sad,
my fescue was so nice. I can imagine after time it will be...
Bermuda
Winterizing / Scalping
Forgive me if these questions are over-asked but I am new to this forum.
(I also posted this topic on "Grass Types" without seeing this Maint forum
existed. I live in...
Bermuda Winterizing
/ Spring Scalping
Forgive me if these questions are over-asked but I am new to this forum.
I live in the Dallas Texas area and have a healthy bermuda grass lawn....
Bermuda
with adjacent Rye
My neighbor's yard (which runs directly into mine) is filled with this
very green (even during winter) ryegrass which grows sporadically and
into my yard. Is there anyway i can control the spread of his...
Bermuda,
Fescue, or
Greetings, I moved into a newly built house in North Carolina last August.
The builder had seeded with, I assume, Fescue. It didn't take well due
a drought, but the Bermuda that was on the property...
Bermuda,
Floratam, & Palmetto Weed Killers
What are the best weed killers, I use antrazine of the St. Augustines,
and Dimethlamine on the bermuda. Enviro bermuda came up from seed...
Bermuda,
Zoysia and Fusilade II
OK.... I see by way ofes that this topic (getting rid of bermuda in zoysia)
has been touched upon before...but not systematically - i.e., with respect
to home use. I have seen where...
Bermuda,
Zoysia or Seashore Paspalum
I am finilizing my lawn and am trying to create a nice, well maintained
grass area (about 800 sf). My choices, as I see it, are Bermuda, Zoysia
or Sea Shore Paspalum....
bermuda/fescue
problem
I posted this under the preventitive maintenance forum by accident, but
I think it fits better in this forum..... Here is the history...I put
in an irrigation system last summer and then seeded...
bermuda/fescue
problem
Here is the history...I put in an irrigation system last summer and then
seeded bermuda in early August. The bermuda came up great in spots. When
November/December came along I put down some annual rye to...
Bermuda/Fescue
Problems
Hi, we live in Raleigh NC. We purchased a new house last year in April,
the house is on a .8 acre lot. The lawn was fescue but since the house
sat empty for a while it was poorly maintained. We added...
Bermudagrass
Borders
I have tifsport bermuda that I'm currently cutting at 3/4". I plan on
going down to 1/2". It dawned on me that my reel mower can't get closer
than 6" from surrounding structures. I thought about putting some 6"...
Bermudagrass
clippings.
I seeded Bermudagrass 13 months ago and started mowing 6 weeks later.
I mow about 3/4" high. The clippings this year are about 6" thick in furrows.
Will this hurt anything or should they be...
bermudagrass
decline
I would like to know wich bermudagrss cultivars are more resistant to
bermudagrass decline. Patrizia Titone
Bermudagrass
dies after 8 years...
I was talking to my mother about my lawn project in progress. For those
that havn't read my eariler posts, I'm planning to sow bermudagrass. Anyway,
she was telling me her...
Bermudagrass
Fertilized with Bonus S
Ahhhh...The Lawn guy fertilized my lawn with Bonus S in the first part
of April. It has killed the Winter Rye grass, under that was newly sodded
Bermuda...
Bermudagrass
quandry
I can't quite figure out if my front lawn - common bermudagrass - has
died or is just slow. All around me, the lawns are green, but I have this
big central brown area that looks pretty bad. There's a scraggly...
Bermudawon't
grow upwards
My lawn was sodded with bermuda this past Dec in its dormant state. I
live in southeastern North Carolina. I fertilized with the recommended
16-4-8 fertilizer at the end of March and April. The...
Best
What grass is best for recreational turf medium traffic. What about for
mini turf or lawn low traffic.
Best bet
for arid small property
We close on our house on May 7th. It is in a new development and on a
tiny (1/10 acre before counting the house/driveway) lot. Our front yard
is zero-scaped and cannot be altered...
best broadleaf
killer
I was wondering which was the best type of broad leaf killer and also
the best time to apply it?
best choice
What is the ultimate grass for the new orleans area?
best choice
What's the ultimate grass to be grown in the new orleans area?
Best choice
for sodding new yard
I am about to purchase a new home in North Texas area. I want to get a
Tiff grass but am uncertain of which variety. I mow with a old walk behind
greens mower that I...
Best Fescue
For Kansas City
I live in a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri on the Kansas side. My soil
is a dark clay loam, heavy but very rich soil (much more fertile than
the old rocks and red clay of Hot Springs,...
Best Grass
for a SHady Lawn
After leveling out a flat spot in a steep backyard, we are left with red
clay and zero topsoil. It is a fairly large, shady area and we want to
install sod. Huge purchase - NEED...
best grass
for a soccer field
Needing to know if zoysia grass is favorable for a soccer field. If not
what is best grass?
best grass
for field in N.E. Florida.
what is the best type of grass to plant in a field that has just been
preped. To be planted in September. Currently I need a turf to help with
erosion. And...
Best grass
for middle GA
What is considered the best type of low maintenance yet good looking grass
for the middle Georgia area?
Best Grass
for Missouri
I live in St. Louis and wanting to get some opinions on the best grass
for my lawn. I am torn between a zoysia and tall fescue. Both are grown
in my area. I have had zoysia before, and...
best grass
for new yard
I recently purchased a new home in rural central Texas. I have sandy red
clay soil that will receive plenty of sunlight. There are lots of weeds
and the naturally occuring grasses. I...
Best grass
for Puerto Rico lawns
hi all, my father in law is currentlying for grass that will grow best
in hot/humid/rainy climates as he lives in a hill region of the island
of Puerto Rico. can anyone...
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for San Diego / SW Facing lawn
I have killed off my South West facing 1500 sq ft lawn here in San Diego
and am preparing to overseed next weekend after thatching, aeriating and
maybe tilling....
Best Grass
for Shady Areas in Gainesville Fl
Any suggestions for grass seed or sod for highly shaded areas? I have
st. augustine now, but it doesn't seem to do so well. I bought some seed...
best grass
for someone with dogs
I do rescue and all of my dogs are inside dogs, however, we do play outside.
The area around my deck is now just dirt and the walkway from gate to
gate is the same way. Also, part...
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for the AZ. desert
I live in Lake Havasu City, AZ. I'm the prosses of putting in A lawn in
our new home. The average summer daytime temps. are 105 degrees and can
get to over 120 but not...
Best grass
for Utah
What types of grass are best for Utah's environment? Summer is hot and
dry while winter is cold and snowy. Any opinions or experiences?
Best grass
to use in South Florida
I recently moved down from Boston, MA and bought a property in Florida.
Property needs an entire new lawn. I want to plant the highest quality
of grass that is resistant to...
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Type for Lawn Striping Residential
I live in Buffalo, NY (Cool Season Turfgrass). Would anyone have any idea
or info. (where to look) for best grass type that would highlight...
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type for Massachusetts
I have a new yard, currently all dirt that was an old cow farm. i am looking
for the the best seed to plant. There was a strong manure smell when the
soil was spread. The yard...
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type for North Houston
I live in N. Houston(Spring area)and was wondering if there was good replacement
for St. Augustine. I planted a tall fescue blend from Pennington in some
pots and I...
best grass
under maples
I live in NC and my front yard is shaded by three big maple trees. I can't
get anything to stay growing under them. The last thing i tried was creeping
red. What would be the best...
Best green
up is where my female dog pees on my bermuda lawn
What can I do do catch up the rest of the rest of the lawn? Or what household
products green up bermuda lawns....
Best in San
Diego
I know this is similar to another post, but I still have to ask. I live
in San Diego and my yard has full sun all day. 2 kids that love to play
on the grass, and 2 male dogs that will also play there, but...
Best recommendation
for SW Florida Lawn
Great site! We need a new front lawn and major help in the back. We live
on salt water canal with water restrictions 2x a week. The front is full
sun...
Best sod
for my area
What is recommended for the Bay Area? East Bay specifically. I have some
crappy lawn in our backyard for a house we just bought. Tons and tons
of weeks throughout, plus mint plants! I'd like to...
best sod
for shade in San Diego, CA
I have a ~1200sqft yard in San Diego, CA that has fairly large eucalyptus
and pepper trees on both sides. As a result, I am looking for one of...
Best St.
Augustine cultivar
I would like to hear from anyone who has had St. Augustine sod put in.
What kind do you have? Do you like it? What general area do you live in?
What kind of soil do you have?
best St.Augustine
variety for shade
What is the best variety of St. Augustine for shade with a couple hours
of afternoon sun per day? We have high humidity in the summer. We have
fungus all...
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to SOD in Flroida
Hi, I live in Land O' Lakes Fl and want to resod and have been reading
here a while. Please give me advice on how to do this. I have all kinds
of dirt. Thanks
Best turf
for High Desert
I live in an extreme climate where lows can drop in the teens in the winter
and 100+ in the summer. Very similar to Las Vegas. The front lawn is a
mess and want to reseed with a new...
best type
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i have two very large magnolias(53years old) in my front yard. coastal,
SC. they shade out everything and drop huge dead leaves constantly. is
there anything green that will grow...
Best type
of Zoysia for Atlanta
I am putting sod in my back yard. It has been suggested to me to install
zoysia instead of bermuda. What is the best type of zoysia for my region
and what are it's advantages...
Best type
with big Dogs
I'm in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles (hot!) and have 2 large
male dogs that have destroyed the Marathon sod I had put down, its just
soil now. I need a variety that will grow...
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seson seed for Tucson, AZ
I currently have ~3,500 sq.ft. of yard to fill with a turf. After pricing
out the cost of sod I have come to the conclusion I will need to seed
instead. The reference...
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to care for my new Fescue sod
We're in N. Ga. mid 80's during the day. We just installed new fescue
sod (18 pallets)at our new home. After the install we watered for about
two hours then our well ran...
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to level a lawn.
I have a nice Berumda lawn that's about two years old. It used to be level
until we had some flooding. Now when I mow it leaves little circular marks
because of the mower hitting a low...
Best Zoysia
Type for Baton Rouge
I live in Baton Rouge, LA and am looking at different types of zoysia
to put down as a new lawn (sod). I am looking for a dark green fine textured
variety, anyone have any...
better lawn
in Dallas
I live in Dallas, and the builder said my lawn is a bahia mix. It turns
brown in the winter and it looks terrible! Is there a different type of
grass that will survive the summer but not...
Better Reel
Mower
Is there a lot of difference between the McLane and Tru Cut mower other
than price? Also are there any other brands you would recommend?
Beware
of this company- www.zoysiafarms.com
After reading some of the negative feedback I am skeptical of...
Beware
of this company- www.zoysiafarms.com
I saw the ad in the paper and what got my attention was that it only...
Beware of
this company- www.zoysiafarms.com
They send out dead plugs and don't return emails. They will...
BIG PROBLEM
!
First let me start off by saying this forum is GREAT. My first post on
here. Here goes. About a week ago I fertilized my lawn (Scotts Turf Builder).
A few days later I used (Ortho Weed Be Gone). 2 days after that my lawn
is...
big ugly
bug in comost
I have these bugs in my compost pile. They are just gross, some are small
and some are about 5 inches and curl up and look like giant, fat, white
worms. Can someone tell me what they are???...
Big Yellow
Areas in front lawn
I have maintained my lawn beautifully in the NE for many many years. I
think I may have overfertilized in certain sections of my front lawn because
I have huge yellow grass patches....
BILL BUGS
Could somebody tell me which are the scientific name/s for BILL BUGS.
Thanks in advance [This message has been edited by spiridon (edited 06
July 2004).]
Biodynamic
Turf care
I worked on a biodynamic farm in Taos last year, and I have attended a
prep-making workshop with Hugh Courtney from JPI, but I am wondering if
anyone has been using biodynamics in...
bird dropping
looking mold
I have a bermuda lawn in the north atlanta area of which I just put down
manure/compost top dressing,corn-meal,&lime a week ago. yesterday
was the first sunny day we've had in over a week...
Birds eating
the seeds
Does anyone have this problem? Sparrows, I seeded my garden only to have
birds eat it all up. Any tips on how to stop this?
Bitterblue
I am thinking about sodding my hard with bitterblue. I have heard it grows
good in the shade. Is this true? How much should I expect to pay for this.
I am in Central Florida...Lakeland between Tampa and...
BitterBlue
New Sod
I have new sod turning brown. Does Bitter Blue need as much watering as
other sod and how much for how long? The cracks need to be filled in and
the contractor did not scrap the old dead grass, so...
black and
smells
I put up a pool in my back yard.I have had it up for about 2 months.My
st.aug. underneath has turned black and i think it is mold.Will this mold
spread or die off in the heat(i live in california)it...
Black Mold
I have black mold looking substance where I may get a little too much
shade. What can I use to kill this stuff. I have used standard Scotts
Fungicide granuals but this does not seem to work.
black residue,
dead grass
I've been watering in the evening after work, and now find 2-3 foot patches
of a this black layer on the soil. Feels almost like tar, with little/no
grass in this area. Is it fungus? What do I...
Black soil
In a spot of my yard that has thin grass the dirt is real black. Anyone
heard of this? The rest of the yard is fairly sandy.
Blade sharpening
Does anyone have any relevant advice regarding blade sharpening on a rotary
mower?
bleached
out looking lawn
I fertilized our lawn this spring with a highly regarded name brand weed
and feed fertilizer. There has been rain nearly every other day. So lack
of water should not be a problem. Areas of...
bleeding
heart vine
How do you kill a bleeding heart vine that keeps coming back after you
dug it up?????
Blue Grass
Weed
My St. Augustine Lawn has developed a very fine grass like weed that is
"blue". Applications of the usual Scott's Weed & Feed do nothing.
This week is gradually taking over my lawn. What is it and how do I control...
Blue grass
with unwanted fescue
Hi, I have blue grass with fescue scattered about. What herbicide will
kill only the fescue? Thank you
Bluegrass
- Can It Live Where St. Augustine Lives
Perhaps someone who is a "turf expert" can answer this question for me.
I live in Texas, near Houston, and have a yard of St. Augustine. Planted...
bluegrass
grows but not thick
When I first bought the house, the front yard was dried up and pretty
much gone, with a huge maple tree in the middle and roots taking over
the lawn like they owned the place. I built a...
Bluegrass-type
grass in Miami
Every time I go up north and rediscover what it's like to walk barefoot
on nice, soft grass, I come home to Miami *hating* the awful rough crabgrass-like
grass that's...
BOB Sod
Im new just got my babby lawn installed. I found Turff Royall. To feed
my babby. What the best to keep weeds out. Im not into the local H.D.
crap. I want something to kill, but not my lawn. any ideas?????????
bolster
if you are using Bolster, from Lesco, I would like to know how the results
are from this organic growth suplement. I am planning on using it in the
south where drout is ominet during the summer and diseases are common.
also is...
bordergrass,
mondograss, liriope
While this is not specifically a turfgrass, it forms the bulk of the non-broadleaf
weed vegetation in some areas of my "lawn". (I have recently purchased
a nice house surrounded by a...
Borwn Patch
Our sod is centipede. It is 6 months old. Just two days ago we noticed
a couple of areas with yellow/brown grass. They now appear circular and
are brown.There are now 7 of the "patches". We believe this is brown...
bougainvillea
ph
My bougainvillea is in full sun, grows like a weed but produces very little
bracts. What should the soil ph be? Is there another site that would be
more helpful?
bowling greens
gday im an Autralian apprentice greenkeeper and im finishing my apprenticeship
soon and im thinking of going OS, but i have been working on bowling greens,
cricket wickets and sports ovals, not very much golf course...
Brand new
lawn
I have a brand new plot of land (appx 7500 sq ft) I have 4 inches of composted
cow manure and top soil sitting on top of sand. I know its late in the
season but is it too late too seed and what is the latest...
Brand new
lawn
I have a brand new plot of land (appx 7500 sq ft) I have 4 inches of composted
cow manure and top soil sitting on top of sand. I know its late in the
season but is it too late too seed and what is the latest I can...
broadleaf
killer
Recently we had our lawn,trees (including fuit trees), bushes ect. sprayed
for bugs and weeds.But now my grape vine has browning and curling leaves.
Did the broadleaf killer in the spray hurt my grapes? What...
Broadleaf
Weed Control in Bermuda
What should I put down to control broadleaf weeds in my Bermuda lawn?
brown areas
I recently mow my (georgia)lawn,and about a week later I had brown patches
all over my lawn. I nned help!!!!
Brown Bermuda
grass
I live in Tucson, AZ, where the temperature has hovered around 100 degrees
for the last month. I let my grass, which is both winter rye and bermuda
tiff, get too long. When I cut it with a gas...
brown bugs
possibly eating st. augustine
My grass is turning brown and yellow. Patches of dirt are showing thru.
Watering doesn't make it any better. The soil is beginning to look like
an industrial wasteland(devoid...
Brown Centipede
I am having a couple of problems with my Centipede this year. Last year
I used Scott's Bonus S for Centipede and my lawn did very well. I didn't
have any weeds and it was very green and very rather quickly. This year...
Brown crop
circles on burmuda
My lawn is a beautifull green bermuda. Except for these brown rings that
keep popping up. What are they and what can I do? They can range from
size but are generally about 30" in diameter. IP:...
brown dirt
My builder filled my land with brown sandy type of dirt. I plan to seed
my land. Should I buy black dirt to put over the brown sandy dirt before
I lay seed, or will the brown sandy dirt be ok? Jason
Brown Dormant
Grass In Yard
I have brown spots in my 5 acre yard. Some of these are very large in
size. I am trying to find out how to fix these aeras in a cost effective
manner without breaking the bank....
brown grass
just seeded my grass in late april. It grew great for awhile but has been
dying back it seems like. Most areas are still thick but there is a lot
of brown in it. I water twice a week and get at least a couple of inch's
eack time on...
Brown patch
My St. Augustine has patches that have died and will not come back. It
started last year in one spot and now there are several spots. The grass
away from these areas seems to be doing fine. Other grasses and weeds
have now started...
Brown Patch
Hello. I'm new to the forum...I did a and didn't see this particular question
fielded before...if it has been and I'm being repetative, please excuse
me. I live in the Metro Detroit area. My grass has been green for about
2...
Brown Patch
- & Grubs - St. Augustine Grass
I have been told different things by several lawn care companies. I live
in Austin, TX - the temperature is about 68 degrees during the daytime,
and 30-40...
brown patch
- fungas
Hi! I have dwarf bermuda grass on my golf course greens and I have noticed
on some of the greens on certain areas of the greens large numbers of
small, irregularly shaped circular in appearance,...
Brown patch
in centipede in Aug
I live in Wilmington, NC. A small area of brown patch appeared in my back
yard. Why? I have never had brown patch in a yard, isn't it too late for
brown patch? TIA, Mark IP:...
Brown Patch
on St. Augustine
I have noticed brown patches in my thick St. Augustine grass yard. The
patches start small, with yellowing of the blades and some circular brownish
spots on them. Then the patch dies...
Brown patch
or Dollar spot Please help
I have either brown patch or dollar spot in my bermudagrass lawn here
in North Alabama, but I am not sure which. From what I have read here
and elsewhere, brown patch is worse...
Brown Patch
or Insects
I purchased a home in Alabama last July that has an Emerald Zoysia Lawn.
I have a spot of grass (2ft x 4ft) that is mostly dead grass. How do I
tell if it is Brown Patch or Insects? How do you...
Brown Patch-
Saint Augustine
How do you tell the difference between, "Brown patch" and Cinch Bugs?
IS Brown Patch and Take All the same thing?
Brown Patch
Take all patch/rot?
I live in the greater Houston area. The sod in my backyard is about 14
months old. There is a large circular area (about 10-12 ft in diameter)
of brown grass. Down below the...
Brown Patches
We just purchased this house about a year ago. It was a new lawn and at
the end of summer it seemed to be health and green. However, as spring
approached we noticed several large brown patches that just...
brown patches
in St. Augustine
I have some brown grass in the St Augustine in the back yard. Does anyone
have any suggestions to get rid of it. We also have thin areas under an
oak tree.
Brown Patches
taking over!!
I have floritam grass....It was once lucious and thick...and green like
carpet now we have brown patches (dead) that seem to be spreading...any
suggestions on how to green...
brown spot
in bermuda
After several weeks of constant rain in central fl my celebration Bermuda
has developed small brown spots. I have teated for mole crickets several
times
brown spot
on st augustine
i have brown spot on my grass (st. augustine) is this do to fertilizer
or some else
Brown Spot
Problems
We just moved to the Houston Area several months ago. What started out
as a few minor brown patches has spread to entire swathes of the yard
(St.Augustine). I didn't know what it was...and it just got out of...
Brown spot
reoccurance
Hello list, I have a well established St. Augustine lawn, that has repeatedly
shown signs of brown spot problems. Our extension agent diagnosed the
problem and recommended daconil or equivalent to...
brown spots
Hello i am at my witts end last year my lawn was all green this year i
have a few dead brown spots been trying to figure it out for some time
any ideas would be greatly needed thanks for reading my post you can email
me...
brown spots
I am having problems with brown spots in my St. Augustine. The primary
spot is where we cleaned our pool filter. Does anyone think that might
have been a factor. Also, should I put down a fungicide now? I just put
down some horse...
brown spots
caused from dog urine
We have St. Augustine sod and since finding out that the dog urine is
causing the brown spots, what can we do to keep the grass from dying?
It's a bit hard to follow...
brown spots
from dog urine in zoysia
How can I repair these spots or keep them from getting worse.
brown spots
in bermuda
I'm noticing brown spots in my front lawn. I have Chem-lawn as a service
and have not asked them yet. any suggestion on what they're from and how
to get rid of them thanks IP:...
Brown Spots
in Floritam
Just finished reading threads that I found as a result of a on the forum.
Very informative but I wanted to still describe my lawn situation to make
sure my problem was similar to those I read about. Here...
Brown Spots
in MI
Hello. I'm new to the forum...I did a and didn't see this particular question
fielded before...if it has been and I'm being repetative, please excuse
me. I live in the Metro Detroit...
Brown Spots
in St. Augustine
Not sure if this has been asked before, but can anyone tell me why there
is a dying circle in my St. Augustine? I live in Tx, and the circle started
about September last year with...
Brown Stolons
Hello. I have St. Augusine (maybe Floratam). In several areas the stolons
are brown and there are no leaves. The areas may or may not be large and
are typically located near sidewalk or street. My location is...
brown streaks
in grass
Last week I noticed patches of grass in full sun areas looked as if they
needed water. After I mowed, we had a good rain. Then, brownish rust streaks
appeared in a pattern consistent with the mower...
Brown swooshes
in St. Augustine Grass...help
I recently laid St. Augustine sod in my yard and there are 4 or 5 spots
of brown swooshes throughout the lawn now. They are about 3 feet wide
and have a...
Brown Thatch
- St Augustine Grass
What's the most helpful thing to do for that this time of year (October)?
One lawn care company recommended raking out the dead areas, so new grass
could grow in them. Should...
brown thinning
on bermuda
i just sodded my front yard with a bermuda grass 6 weeks ago..fertilized
it with maxpro before laying...and once again a week ago..have been noticing
thinning spots....yellowing looking a lil...
Brown TIF
419
I sodded in about 3/4 acre of 419 about a year and a half ago. Grass is
growing great. However, every time I mow, the grass has lots of brown
in it. It seems as though only the top 1/4 inch of grass...
brown TIF
419 Bermuda
I live north of San Antonio in the Hill Country and I am having problems
just in the last two weeks with large brown patches in my lawn. I have
an in-ground sprinkling system which I have been running three...
Browning
Bermuda grass
My bermuda lawn is less than a year old and I can not get it to green
up. I fertilized in late spring and summer and the majority of it has
stayed brown. I have three or four areas...
browning
zyosia/bermuda
I live in central NC and I have had a problem this summer with my lawn
starting to brown up almost looks like its going dormint? I know it has
been raining alot this year in my area but I have never...
Buffalo Grass
Best seed variety of buffalo grass, source and seeding rate (lbs/acre)
for north central Texas praire region about 15 miles south of Sherman,
TX. Thanks
Buffalo Grass
How hearty is this native grass and does it work well in the shade? I
also hear there are many varieties. Any pros or cons on planting this?
Buffalo Grass
I live in Phoenix Arizona and am thinking of planting my full-sun, small
front yard with buffalo grass surrounded by wide border of ornamental
grasses and lavender. My husband says that buffalo grass is extremely...
buffalo grass
will buffalo grass grow in florida in the zone 9a 8b line? What are the
problems?
buffalograss
I live near Wichita, KS and was wondering if anyone has had much luck
with 609 buffalograss. Over the last few summers I have plugged a small
are with Legacy buffalograss but have been disappointed with...
buffalograss
in NC
Is anyone in North Carolina (or Southeastern US) using Cody Buffalograss?
I live in Apex, NC (Near Raleigh) and am considering it. Would like feedback,
please.
Buffalograss
invasion!!
A part of our yard was in buffalograss when we bought this place 14 years
ago - been trying to GET RID of it ever since & replace with a good
fescue lawn. It's been invading...
bufflao grass
Help me my bufflao grass is not green like before ,its brown and yellowest
.Idont know what to do.
bugs in
compost PLEASE HELP!
I started a compost pile back a few months ago. I stacked up block in
a 4 x 5 area. Then I added my materials. I've used most of the table scraps
and food that would of gone in the trash...
Build Up
a Hard Packed Lawn
My front lawn is Fescue/Bluegrass in Northern Virginia and is about 2500
sqft. The soil is hard clay and acidic, and has become depressed (slightly
below sidewalk level) over the past two...
Building
a new lawn...
I've read and researched all winter on how to construct and maintain a
beautiful lawn. My plan right now is to till my existing lawn and sod
with St. Augustine. I live in Northeast Florida and...
Bulls Eye
Burmuda
Does anyone have information on Bulls eye Burmuda?Thanks
Bulls Eye
Burmuda
Am looking for information on Bulls Eye Burmuda has anyone come across
this new grass
Bumps in
yard
Last summer I sprayed the yard with an insecticide thinking the brownish
color of the lawn was due to bugs. It seemed to help but then this fall
the brownish area came back and I sprayed again this time using the same...
bumpy lawn
My lawn in the front and the back yard has silver dollar sized dirt mounds
that are about 1/2 tall. They cannot be seen when viewing the lawn, but
you sure can feel them when you walk on the lawn. The little dirt...
bumpy lawn
I have a well established lawn (30 years old and well treated), but this
year it has become very bumpy, uncomfortable to walk on. There is no apparent
dead grass or tunnels beneath the surface but on close...
Bumpy, Uneven,
new Tifton Bermuda
My lawn is 1 year old and the contractor did a poor job of leveling the
soil before adding the sod. However the sod has done an amazing job of
rooting in and...
bumuda grass
Can replacing bermuda grass with st augustine rid the bermuda grass and
would the use of chemicals ruin the chances of the st. augustine from
growing
Burmuda
"funk" in Atlanta
About a week ago, we started noticing dark gray and black oily spots appearing
on a section of our bermuda-grass lawn. The spots turn off-white about
mid day, as the sun dries them out. The...
Burmuda
all of a sudden turning brown
My burmuda grass the last few days has been turning brown and discolored
in several parts of my yard,The yard almost looks like a camoflage color??
The neighbors...
Burmuda
all of a sudden turning brown
My burmuda grass the last few days has been turning brown and discolored
in several parts of my yard,The yard almost looks like a camoflage color??
The neighbors on both sides...
Burmuda and
wild in some El-Toro
I am helping take care of my neighbors yard while he is in Afganistan.
There is some El-toro that was plugged, is strting to run, but also some
"wold grass" and...
burmuda germination
How long does it normally take burmuda seed to germinate? 5days, a week,
2 weeks? [This message has been edited by Randy in Kansas (edited 18 June
2004).]
Burmuda
Grass
I just had my house built and and was wondering what grass to go with
since I am in Georgia close to Savannah. I then was apprached by a guy
who is trying to get a yard started in the sub division so he offered
to sell...
Burmuda
grass going to seed
I have Burmuda grass in Texas. Last year my grass went to seed in the
spring and it continued all year. This spring it started again and it's
as bad as ever right now. How do I stop this grass...
Burmuda Grass
Lawn
How can I kill St. Augustine grass in my Burmuda grass lawn without killing
my Burmuda?
Burmuda Plug
extension
As my wife an I have not finalized our plans for landscpaing our yard
other than a large section of lawn (Approx 2500 Sq. Feet) we are interetsde
in plugging to save money. After the lawn is...
Burned ny
wrong fertilizer
On the advice of a local lawn/garden shop, I recently applied the wrong
weed/feed fertilizer to my beautiful centipede lawn. Now it is burned
in places so that only a few green...
Burned u
fescue
I used a drop spreader a few weeks ago on my back yard (fescue) that apparantly
was broken and now I have big burned spots in the fescue. Is there anything
that can be done to salvage this summer or should i just wait and...
Burned Zoysia,
HELP with a FIX
After place a "anti fungus" material on my zoysia to cure hot spots, or
brown spot, i ended up getting the anti fungial material to concentrated,
and it ended up burning my...
Burning
Bermuda Grass
I live in the metro Atlanta area and I'm curious as to when I should burn
my bermuda grass lawn. Should I spot treat any weeds that are currently
coming up or should I let them burn with the rest of...
burning centepede
lawn in winter
is it o.k. to burn off centepede grass in winter to get rid of excess
and prepare for spring to grow more freely?
Burning
Off Bermuda lawns ...
What exactly is the purpose of "burning off" an entire lawn? Does this
provide natural fertilizer? Does it prevent weeds? What purpose, other
than making the entire yard an ugly BLACK,...
Burning
your Bermuda Lawn
My husband wants to burn our lawn (Bermuda). He says it will make it come
back greener and thicker. It sounds like a good idea, but I've never heard
or seen anyone else do this. He used to be a...
Burnt Bermuda
I left a pool solar cover out to dry on my Bermuda for 30 minutes and
it burnt a large patch of grass. It doesn't pull out easily and most of
the roots still seem green. What can I do now to revive it or do I need
to pull it out...
Burnt Grass
I fertilized my yard a few days ago and now it is turning brown. I think
I burnt it! Is there anything I can do to make it come back?
Business
insights wanted
I'm the chemical lawn maintenance supervisor for a small AL landscaping
company. I've only been here for a few months (I'm the first supervisor
this dept. has had), but I know there's been some...
Buy St. Augustine
plugs in Dallas
Will St. Augustine take over Bermuda? Can someone recommend a good source
for St. Augustine plugs in the Dallas, TX area? Thanks for your help!
Brona Allen,...
buying grass
seed
Where is the best place to buy tifton 9 or argentina bahia grass seed
at this time of the year and what price range can I look at in 50 lbs
bags
Buying home
and too broke to spray the yard
Are there any kinds of sprays that i can use that will rid the house im
buying this week of weeds so that i can see what type of grass i have
and the condition...
Buying Sod
Can any Austinites point me in the right direction in buying St Aug grass?
I have a partial/moderate shaded area, that we landscaped, and it an area
needs some grass. Thanks
BYW
I AM IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
California
Licensed Growers of Palmetto St. Augustine
www.sodsolutions.com is a great site. It says that growers across the
country, including CA, are licensed to grow the Palmetto St....
Calling Empire
Zoysia Experts or Owners. Redbird
I made a mistake when leveling my backyard with River Sand on top of the
old grass (centipede, soil is clay) when following local advices, I did
the...
Calling Empire
Zoysia Experts or Owners. Redbird
I made a mistake when leveling my backyard with River Sand on top of the
old grass (centipede, soil is clay) when following local advices, I did...
Can anyone
buy prograss (ethofumesate) in Texas
Found that the local Lesco carries a lot of stuff for my lawn, such as
Manage, Pre-M, and sulfactant. It looks like the online store carries
Prograss, which...
can anyone
give me tips on bahia
Can anyone give me any tips on bahia and ways to maintain it?
Can anyone
identify this
Maybe I posted this in the wrong forum before. Hello to you all, I have
the follwing problem. My Kikuyu grass is having yellow spots that are
increasing in diferent areas and are getting bigger....
Can Car Gas
kill Bermuda Gass
My husband spilled some gas on our Bermuda Sod and the spot turn brown.
What should I do. Please HELP
Can I install
my St. Augustine Sod on my own
Help. We are just completing the installation of our pool and they are
grading our lawn today. There are some substanial patches of sod missing...
Can I kill
Creeping Beggarweed
I have a St A. lawn in coastal GA and my problem is Creeping beggarweed,
it's everywhere. I've tried different kinds of selective herbicides and
nothing seems to kill it. The last one...
Can I kill
off other grasses and promote St. Augustine
How can I kill of certain other grasses in my lawn like, bahia, and bermuda?
I just want St. Augustine grass there. Do I need...
Can I make
money
I have decided that I want to go to MSU and take the golf course program.
I was wondering if anyone has any information about that. I also am wondering
if I can make any money in this profession. IP:...
Can I mix
grasses
We have just cut down 3 huge oak trees in order to have grass in front
of our house. There are still many smaller oaks further away from our
house so that area is pretty shaded. The large area...
can I mix
Palmetto and Floritam Sod
I am planning on resodding my entire yard and I have some areas which
receive little or no sun (like under my boat which I store on a trailer
on the side of...
Can I put
to much potasium on my yard
I'm looking a a Hague water treatment system that uses potasium to condition
water. If I water my yard with this system is there a problem. I don't
know the...
Can I reseed
on sod
I had new sod put in last year and it looked wonderful! This year, we
had to deal with a very HOT summer and had no rain at all. Although I
watered the lawn, it seems that I have brown...
Can loose
pieces of st. Augustine be healed
My sod is not rooting with the soil underneath. It has been four weeks
since I initially laid the sod and my grass is slowly browning and...
Can my Bermuda
Grass be Saved HELP!
It is 2 April in Middle GA. Evidently, the wrong fertilizer was applied
to my grass and it now appears dead... beige/brown color, crabgrass only
thing coming up green. Can we...
can of worms
Well, I feel like I have myself into a position where I opened up a can
of worms. I have been doing some research and reading of this forum and
I'm wondering if I am in over my head. The question I have to ask is one
that...
Can one sod
over established St.Augustine lawn
My neighbor just had a pool built. When it came time to place the St.Augustine
sod, the sod company - in some areas - placed St.Augustine...
Can someone
ID these weeds for me
Hopefully this link works...Need weed ID and how to get rid of them. One
pic is of a bermuda runner (I think). There are a couple of pics of each
weed....
Can st augustine
choke out weeds
I am new to the whole yard thing, but I am in south ga and have about
a half a acre I cleared 5 or 6 years ago. A year or so after I got it
cleared a friend of mine...
Can you
identify this
This is growing in a boggy area, old pond bed. http://intechprinting.com/pics/
Can you lay
Floratam over bahia
instead of digging, can just laying it over existing bahia work? thanks,
rich
can you plant
rye grass in the spring
I'm sorry, I'm all new to this. I live in Charlotte, NC and i was wondering
what is a good brand of seed to use that was not to expensive and will
be fairly easy to keep. I...
can you regrade
with fine sand for topdressing
I have a fairly well graded back yard but have a few spots that are not
allowing me to cut low at all. Can I topdress this area with fine sand...
Can you
spray Ornamec with an Ortho Dial N Spray
I'm new here, Ive been using Gordon's Ornamec for about 7 years now to
control Bermuda/wire grass in fescue. It took me about 5 years to pretty
much get rid...
Can Zoysia
be Overseeded with Ryegrass
I have emerald Zoysia lawn in Central NC, and I'm thinking about overseeding
it with Perennial Ryegrass for winter coverage...
Canada Green
I've recently sown Canada Green in areas of our lawn that were either
bare or where I've added more soil. It sprouts within about three days.
I was told by a landscaper that May and June are the optimal times (in
KY) to...
Canada
Green Grass too good to be true
I did a lot of investigation on this grass. It is not suitable for all...
Canada Green
Grass too good to be true
I just read an ad for Canada Green Grass. Sounds too good to be true.
Supposedly...
Canadian
documentary about lawn
Hello, I am a researcher in Montreal, Canada. I work for a documentary
about lawn, as to know what lawn means for us. I am currently looking
for some people who are...
can't get
grass to grow in my front yard!
we put our yard in 2 years ago, and the back looks great but the front
can't seem to take. Back yard is all clay, front is our septic and drain...
Can't get
rid of Zoysia
Help!! I have killed half my lawn, put up a physical barrier between my
lawn and my neighbors lawn, and I have pulled zoysia until my hands bleed.
It's still there! Isn't there anything that will...
Can't Grow
Grass Around Above-Ground Pool
We have an above-ground pool and can't grow grass on the south side of
it. The stockade fence provide some shade. We have tried everything, but
it will not...
Can't remember
the name of this product
Hello all, A few months back I was reading a Bermudagrass forum (might
have been this one) where someone posted about a product that you mix
with water and spray on Bermuda...
Care of St.
Augustine Grass
Please Help Last year I purchased a new house with St. Augustine Grass,
(Type Unknown). This year patches most small, one large have appeared
where the grass has died and what...
Care of
Zoysia
Evening all, I have several questions if anyone can help me?? We're in
northern Viginia, witha an established zoysia lawn. I have other grasses,
fescues I think and some weeds, that are here and there in the...
Care of
Zoysia
Evening all, I have several questions if anyone can help me?? We're in
northern Viginia, witha an established zoysia lawn. I have other grasses,
fescues I think and some weeds, that are here and there in the...
Career Change
Hello all, I am new to this forum so please bear with me. I am currently
serving in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Operations Officer. (I have
been in every conflict since Grenada),I will be retiring...
carpet grass
i need help to control carpet grass in my floratam grass. i know asulox
was a product of the past what can i do now? except pulling it out??
Carpet Grass
What is Carpet Grass and how do I get rid of it?
Carpet grass
in Floratam
I am interested in something that will kill carpet grass in Floratam.
A few years ago a friend gave me a little bottle of a blue liquid that
he had written "aslum 3.3" on. I used about...
carpetgrass
Hello all, the problem i am having here in south florida is carpetgrass,
when we moved in to this house we spent $800 on sod, laid it down and
the lawn looked freakin great. then the carpet grass came out of know
where, it...
carpetgrass
is ther any way to get rid of carpetgrass in st. augustine lawn in florida?(short
of roundup)
Celebration
Bermuda
Looking for some help on getting it real green. The areas where there
is some shade it comes in very green, but the majority of the lawn has
no shade and is only moderate green. It's about 2.5 months...
Celebration
Bermuda
Looking for some help on getting it real green. The areas where there
is some shade it comes in very green, but the majority of the lawn has
no shade and is only moderate green. It's about 2.5 months old--when...
Cenepede
Grass
I know Cenepede Grass is a weed. I've had it in my yard for 15 years now.
Recently in the past 2 years large "Dead Spots" are showing up in the
yard. I use 15-0-15 fertilizer plus Iron pellets that usually make it...
Centerpede
Hydrogen Level
I have been told that my centerpede lawn that is not doing to well has
a high Hydrogen level (69%). Can anyone tell me what causes this and how
I can correct it.
centipede
When is good time to plant centipede seed?
centipede
I live in Mt. Pleasant SC outside of Charleston. The ground is of course
mostly sand. I have two dogs & need a strong grass. I currently have
centipede & from what I read it's good because it doesn't grow fast
therefore I...
centipede
Just a quick question for you experts out there. We just bought a new
house and they put down centipede sod. Its pretty green through out. The
only problem is that we have what we call WATER GRASS everywhere in the...
Centipede
I put fertilizer out on sod that was planted about 5 weeks earlier. Started
getting brown spots so I applied a fungicide and I think I put it out
at too high of a rate and turned my grass brown. Will the grass come...
Centipede
Dying
I had a great stand of Centipede last year and then in mid summer a small
patch started dying. It continues this year almost in a circle. There
are no mushrooms and I have tried Daconil and Diazinon but it continues
to spread....
Centipede
fertilizing & leveling
I live in NW Florida (Tallahassee). Is it too late in the year to fertilize
now that it's early September? Also, what is the best leveling agent (black
top soil, white play...
centipede
grass
We sodded our yard in August of 2001. Now we are noticing that our grass
has red tips. Overall the grass looks healthy. Should we be worried and
how to we treat it?
centipede
grass
Our bahia pastures have spots of centipede starting, what can be used
to spot spray these areas???? Mrb36@aol.com
centipede
grass
I gather from all of these discussions that centipede grass is almost
a weed for most of you. I live in northeast Lousiana with a hard white
almost clay like soil. It is actaully reclaimed swamp land. Does...
Centipede
Grass
How do I get rid of Bahia Grass in a centipede lawn short of roundup or
by hand?
Centipede
grass
Anyone know anything about centipede grass? I need something that will
take the heat without loads of water, and will crowd out the crabgrass.
Is it better/worse than bermuda in terms of how fast/far...
Centipede
Grass
I soded my lawn in July and now I have a few spots that have a black gray
powder on the blades and I wanted to see what it was and if I should treat
the grass for it?
Centipede
Grass - Black Residue
I recently discovered that when I walk across my yard a a black residue
on my feet. The grass looks pretty-much health, dark green even. I have
heard that this is common with...
Centipede
grass dead/dry patches
Hello, I am so glad to find this web site - and I am hoping you can help
me.... I live in northern Louisiana and we have Centipede that's been
put in two years ago (new house), clay soil. The...
Centipede
Grass Dying Out
I built a house on basically what should have been a gravel pit. Since
we live on top of a hill and had no topsoil, we sodded this spring. The
centipede sod was doing well in the beginning of the...
centipede
grass has red stems
My centipede sod was put down in March 2005, the backyard is doing fine
no problems but the front yard has red stems growing all over the front
yard. I have followed the proper weed and feed...
Centipede
Grass Question
I have a lawn of centipede that had the following symptom - the grass
was green on the lowermost parts of the leaf, the upper part and tip were
red or had red areas on each leaf. The overall effect...
Centipede
Grass Seed
I live in Baton Rouge,La. and really need to plant centipede grass seed
now. I do not work so I would be able to water it daily if need be. Do
you think this is at all feasible? Any help is appreciated....
centipede
grasses for Florida lawns
What is the best method for starting centipede grass?
Centipede
green-up
I live in ATL. The temp has been spotty, but we are approach the 70 degree
days. I expect to see my centipede greenup when we hit the 80s I think,
which might be March/April. What do I need to...
Centipede
Greenup HELP
I recently had a lawn sodded with dormant centipede (3 weeks ago, in GA).
Greenup began to occur, and with it came some type of onion weed. I went
to ACE to find something to kill it.. . .the person...
Centipede
herbicide
I live in North Florida and have been told that an herbicide that goes
by the trade name "Vantage" will kill invasive Bermuda in a Centipede
lawn without harming the Centipede. I believe the actual active...
Centipede
in bermuda
I have centipede growing in my bermuda lawn. I was told to wait until
the bermuda goes dormant and spray the centipede with roundup grass killer.
Won't this also kill everything around it. I was also told I...
centipede
in florida
centipede grass was recomended on this web-site preferable over bahai.
i live in jacksonville and have not seen any centipede lawns in this area.
does any one in fla. have any experience...
Centipede
infiltrating my fescue!
What can I do about centipedegrass taking over my fescue lawn? We live
in Upstate SC and moved into our home (new construction) last fall. I've
heard you can over-fertilize and it will kill...
Centipede
is Dying. Green Blades turn dark-red to purple
I just moved to this house in the winter. Centipede Grass turned green
then we had some cold nights (28F) and warm days (75F)....
CENTIPEDE
LAWN PROBLEMS
I HAVE A CENTIPEDE LAWN AND FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM.
THE WORST PROBLEM SPOT IS IN THE BACK YARD. THE GRASS IS VERY THIN AND
NOT FULL LIKE THE FRONT AND...
Centipede
lawn with Shade - Overseed
I have a centipede lawn that is coming in nicely in the sunny parts. There
is some shade around the corners where the lawn is thin and not surviving
too...
Centipede
or Fescue in NC
I have a two year old lawn (2 acres) of tall fescue (Kentucky 31) in Nashville,
NC that I absolutely hate. I am trying to decide whether or not to overseed
this fall with turf...
centipede
overtaking bermuda
I live in Savannah GA with a Bermuda lawn. 99% of neighborhood has centipede.
Problem is that centipede seems to be trying to taking over my lawn. I
prefer the hardiness and...
centipede
pallet life
I just purchased a pallet of centipede recently harvested to patch up
some bad spots in my lawn. The only problem is that I might have purchased
it a bit too soon and I am worried about...
Centipede
planting help needed
I hope I've given you enough information to help. Which was is the better/faster
way to establish a centipede lawn... Completely starting over or sewing
the seed among...
Centipede
pre-emergents
I live in Atlanta, GA. . . what should I do to prepare my lawn for Winter?
I have centipede. I know it does not need nitrogen at this point. . .
However, any weed control?
Centipede
prob
Nice forum, I was hoping to get some help. I have centipede grass and
its has been great most of the year until a month or so ago. It started
getting brown in certain places and seems to be dying. I keep it watered
when it...
Centipede
problems
I have large areas of my centipede grass turning red. Does anyone know
the problem or a resource for me to use/
Centipede
Problems....
History of my backyard. Been in the house nearly two years and the yard
is roughly three and a half years old. Wasn't very healthy or thick before
last summer. I fertalized it once and it came up strong...
centipede
purple red
I am in savannah ga and have a centipede lawn. The last two weeks in many
places including all the tire tracks from the mower the grass blades are
turning a purple red color any ideas? IP:...
Centipede
rookie looking for some help
This is my first experience with centipede grass, bought a used home jan02,
don’t know jack about this kind of grass, could use some advice with basic
maintenance....
Centipede
seeding
As I've posted on here before, my lawn was damaged by a self-inflicted
atrazine attack. I've begun the process of resodding the most damaged
areas. Should I also overseed with Tifblair centipede to speed the process...
centipede
sod
Individual looking for quality centipede grower who can delivreply to
Billymcker about 9000 sq ft to Brunswick.Darien GA
Centipede
Top dressing
I have lost about 1/2 of the Centipede I sodded 3yr's ago. You name it,
I seem to have it. Spittle bugs,wrong mowing height,I mistakingly applied
lime and had excessive thatch. I had...
Centipede
troubles in Louisiana
HI, I am a new member to this forum and a new homeowner with a mess of
a yard. My problem is the centipede grass is very new to me. The lawn
is about 6 years old and in our back...
Centipede
turf mix
What shade tolerant grass would look good with an already established
centipede lawn? Or is there a centipede cultivar that is shade tolerant?
Centipede
Turning Purple
Wherever the wheels of my riding mower go, the blade tips that grow back
are purple!! My yard looks like a checker board since I mow one way one
week and the change the pattern 90 degrees the next. Looks...
Centipede
vs. Zoysia
I need some opinions on which type of grass to sod in my backyard in Birmingham,
Alabama. I have moderate shade and 2 feisty beagles, so I have been told
that it will need to be either Centipede or...
centipede
vs. zoysia
I am about to landscape a house for a freind, but i am unsure about what
grass to use. I know i either want to use centipede or zoysia. If anyone
has any experience dealing with these grasses, their...
Centipede
weed
I put in new centipede last Sept in south georgia and it was able to establish.
I used Lesco Pre-M about Nov & then again in March. Still have quite
a few weeds now. Last weekend used Lesco three way. Do I...
Centipede()
encroachment in Bahia pasture
A centipede type grass is gradually taking over our bahia pasture. As
we use this pasture to supplement the feeding of our horses, we try and
keep the pasture free...
Centipede,
coated vs. uncoated. Centi-seed, Pennnington, TifBlair
I am planting 5 acres with Centipede seed and want to make sure I'm planting
the best...
Centipede/Bermuda
My yard is pretty much a mix of Bermuda/Centipede/Every weed known to
man (?) Is there any weed control products that are safe for both bermuda
& centipede? I am not sure what all weeds I...
Centipefe
decline
I think that my 10 year old centipede lawn here in eastern NC is in decline.
I have been using 6-6-18 Tobacco fertilizer(Rainbow) annually at a rate
of 10lb/1000ft at 50% greenup and then in 30 days at...
CENTI-SEED
THE ORIGINAL CENTIPEDE
Ijust bought some CENTI-SEED THE ORIGINAL CENTIPEDE GRASS SEED. My question
is can I successfully grow it in the Kansas City, Mo. area? If so, how...
centpede
I live in south Mississippi and have lawn that was seeded last Spring
w/ 1 part centipede to 5 parts carpetgrass. It took well but what I am
seeing is growth that has many short stalks that appear to have seeds
on them. I am...
Central Florida
Seville
Has anybody heard that Pursley Seville does poorly in almost completely
full sun? My yard upon installation looked great for about 4 months. But
now 2 years later, the sod has never rooted in the...
CGM - Odor
I put down CGM about two weeks ago. 50lbs per 1000 sq ft. I also included
dry molasses at 25lbs per 1000. This last week I have an odor in the area
that smells like rotting vegatables. Could this be the CGM? What did...
Challenging
predicament ...
This is probably going to be a long post, so please bear with me. I have
a small home in the country in SE Georgia (near Statesboro). The house
was moved into a grove of...
Champion
Bermuda Grass
Any advice on planting champion bermuda grass for a back yard putting
green? Live in south Louisiana. Thanks G.
Champion
Zoysia in NORTH CAROLINA
Is there anyone from NC, or sounding areas with similar climates, out
there that has Zoysia, particularly, Companion. I am considering zoysia
and have mixed feelings. I have read...
Champion-Bermuda
supplier wanted
Please advise the supplier of Champion-Bermuda on the WEST COAST. Thank
you.
Changing
Bermuda to Zoysia
Hey guys, I'm glad I found the site, looks like a great source of info.
I bought a new home recently and I have bermuda in the front. The sides
and back were winter rye and its...
charcoal
fungas
I have a charcoal colored fungus growing in my lawn in E Texas and would
like to know if anybody knows what it is and how to treat. Charcoal in
color and when you step on it, it puffs in the air and desperses.
Charlotte
lawn question
I recently moved down to Charlotte, NC from upstate NY. It seems much
more difficult to keeps lawns in good shape down here because the soil
doesn't seem to retain any water. To make matters...
Chat
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Checkerboarding
St Augustine
I just finished laying a pallet of St Augustine in the "checkerboard"
style. I cut each piece in half then laid them with spaces in between
each. How long will it take to...
cheesy white
substance-is it mold
i live in birmingham, alabama and have meyers z-52. i have scattered areas
of a dense, white, substance that has the consistency of cheese(i didnt
eat any)-is it a mold? i have applied...
chemical
aeration
I have seen several companies advertise chemical aerating products that
supposedly loosen compacted soil better than mechanical aeration. Just
wondering if anyone has had any experience with these products...
chemical
control of carpetgrass
Is there a chemical method for eradicating carpetgrass from a St. Augustine/Floratam
yard?
Chemical
for Kikuya grass
Can anyone recommend a good post emergence control for kikuya grass?
chemical
mowing bahia
can anyone offer any information about using Roundup in very low concentrations
on Bahia to delay/eliminate seed heading without browing out the grass...I've
been hearing some intriguing...
Chicago area
residential fescue problem
Bad drought last year. Many lawns lost. Mine ok except fescue has taken
over the Kentucky Blue in many patchy areas. Probably 30% of the total
lawn now taken over. Is...
Chickweed
in Centipede
I have a centipede lawn in GA that struggled this spring due to drought.
Chickweed has established itself in a few places and I'd like some advice
on how I can eliminate the chickweed without damaging the...
Chinch bugs
(how to kill)
ive sprayed with triazicide like 2 times.. each time it has rained that
night. Is it ok to keep spraying...will it hurt the lawn? any better stuff
to use? half my front yard is gone
Chipper/shredding
Zoysia
Somebody mentioned they took Zoysia and ran it through a chipper/shredder
and blew the shredded grass into the soil and it grew fine. Does anybody
have information on this...
Chives
New to the board, so this may have been discussed previously, in which
case I apologize. Anyway, my problem: My neighbour decided to grow Chives
in his vegetable patch at the end of his garden a couple of years ago....
and they have spread...
Choice of
grass for Austin, TX
Hi, My huband and I recently moved down to Austin and bought a house.
We have to plant the lawn pretty much from scratch, and we are not sure
what type of grass to use....
Chunks of
fungus in my lawn
I live in Houston, Tx and have St. Augustine grass. In my back yard I
have a fungus growing. It is in big chunks and is kinda hard like the
expanding foam insulation in a can. This part of my yard...
cinch bugs
vs. fungus in st augustine grass
I live in southeastern NC and purchased a house with an established yard
of St Augustine grass. The house was vacant for around 9mths, mainly fall
of '03 and...
city girl
needs advice on new lawn
I have lived in the city all of my life and just recently bought a home
in Alpharetta, GA. Obviously I've never mowed a lawn in my entire life
and now I just purchased a...
Classic St.
Augustine
I’ve been using Mercedes St. Augustine very successfully in the Atlanta
area for three years. Now I’m going to install St. Augustine in another
part of our yard. However, my Mercedes...
Clover control
and Myoporum
I planted a myoporum on an hillside. In the past I had the timeto keep
the weeds at bay but this season (San Diego) I've been so busy that clover
has practically taken control of the hillside. Its...
coarse bermuda
grass
Why is my new princess 77 lawn that I planted from seed two months ago
becoming very coarse with thick stems growing from a central point? I
live in hawaii and have been watering quite a bit to...
Cohiba: Got
a for you...Poa Annua
I read a post you made some time ago: http://turfgrass.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000447.html
about "wetting agents" burning off the seedheads on Poa. Can you be more...
Commercial
Weed Killer for Floratam Lawn
I have been having a problem in finding a liquid weed killer that can
kill weeds in a Floratam lawn. It seems that most of the liquid concentrates
display a...
common Bermuda
Hi Gang, I have what around here is reffered to as "common bermuda." It
is not sod, just the sort that kinda springs up in older yards. What I
want to do is "thicken" up this common bermuda as ground cover for a very...
Common Bermuda
Verses Bahia
Can anyone tell me how to tell the difference between Common Bermuda sod
and Bahia sod? I have some sod on the slopes of a project. The contractor
is saying it's Common Bermuda...
Companion
and Zenith in El Toro Zoysia
I have a few spots in an established El Toro lawn that need work. A few
are bare spots due to efforts to eradicate invaders (e.g. bermuda) and
the others are thin areas...
Companion
Zoysia Seed
Has anyone had any experience with this seed variety? I am about to start
a new yard and am leaning towards seed instead of plugs. I am a first-timer
and could use some guidance. My...
Comparative
of zoysia varities
I found this very helpful. http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/report/2004/p43.pdf
Looks like El Toro is the biggest winner if someone is looking to plug.
They spread the fastest by far....
Compatibility
of bermuda and st. augustine
Folks, Need some insight on my sodding plan. I'm planning on putting bermuda
sod around my new house apron out to the perimeters of the yard where
my shade starts. I...
Complete
novice
Hi all, My husband and I are building a new home(our first) in Central
Florida and have no idea as to what options as far as types of grass are
avaible to us in this area. Any ideas or suggestions would be...
Compost and
Sand in Bermuda Lawn
I have a new bermuda lawn (installed in March '03). Both from and rear.
Soil is clay. (Atlanta). I have heard about sand to smooth out lumps and
bumps. What is...
Compost
Tea
I read a few years ago about a company that was experimenting with a compost
tea. I would like to test something like that out through my irrigation
system. Does anyone have any thoughts and/or experiences with this?
compost
tee does it work
where do i find a web sight with test and test results of the application
of the product.
Concerned
about the effects of rust...
I'm almost positive my one 1.5 year old tall fescue lawn is infected with
rust because of the orange tips and how this rubs off. Plus, when I mowed
the last week, there was...
Conflicting
advice on Celebration Bermuda
So after going out and spending a ton of money on a reel mower, come to
find out that information is wrong. On top of that the required fertilizer
isn't available in...
Conflicting
advise on Celebration Bermuda
So after going out and spending a ton of money on a reel mower, come to
find out that information is wrong. On top of that the required fertilizer
isn't available...
confused
in bayou country
Anyone with some help would be a blessing! Last summer I moved into a
recently built home with NO grass planted. Went on a two week vacation
only to return home to some grass?,...
Considering
Bermuda Sod
Recently moved into new home in Charlotte and I am considering getting
Bermuda. Want to sod the enite yard. Any suggestions on preparing the
lot for sod. Yard is approx .3 acres. Would a...
Construction
finished! Any chance for a lawn in July
We just finished major yard renovation and have a good several inches
of topsoil, but it's summer in St. Louis. Can we...
control and
overseeding bermudagrass
I would like to control/stop the growth of bermudagrass in our St. Augustine
lawn. I have read that ATRAZINE will at least damage bermuada and have
a...
control of
Bahia
I am interested in controlling the spread of, possibly eliminating Bahia
from some managed lands. Any sugestions would be helpful, mechanical,
chemical, etc. Thanks.
control
of bahia grass
please tell me the best herbicide to use in controlling bahia grass in
bermuda, st. augustine lawns---the bahia came from hay and is taking over
---it is a real problem.
Control of
centipede grasses
We are trying to grow a lawn of fescue type grass, but we're having a
tough time eliminating the centipede grass(es) that continue to grow.
We live in Virginia Beach, VA. Is...
control St
Augustine's invading
I have a nice front yard covered by Bermuda. Unfortunately, St Augustine
from my neighbor¡¯s yard starts to invade from day one. I have put divider
but it can¡¯t...
Controling
Bermuda in El Toro Zoysia
I was mowing my yard last night when I spotted some uncharacteristic runners
popping out of my El Toro Zoysia. Further investigation revealed these
to be Bermuda runners....
Converting
to bermuda
I currently have a st. augie lawn(half dead due to pump going out). I
and see now as the time to convert it to bermuda, I could not see killing
a well growing lawn. So I would like any input on...
Core Aeration
in Texas
Any pros out there that can answer this?; Please no organic alternatives....When
is the best time to core aerate bermuda lawns in Texas? Would it be beneficial
to do it now?, we have been in a...
corn meal
I am new to taking care of warm season grass bermuda.I have seen a lot
on this site aboutcorn meal being used as a fertilizer. is it ok to use
on bermuda? would this be a primary or a supplement? i live in tampa thank...
corn meal
/ fungus control
i had applied scott's lawn fungus control about 2 month's ago to my currently
infected dead st. augustine grass. i'm going to till-up and re-sod in
the spring [bahai or centipede]. what...
corn meal
application
I know they say to use corn meal for fairy rings, can you also use this
for Necrotic Spots since they look like the same exact thing? if so, how
is the application applied? ASAP..Thanks Jen [This message...
Corn Meal
as Fertilizer
I have read two threads in this forum that corn meal serves as a good
fertilizer. My question is can corn meal be used as a stand alone fertilizer
or should one be using corn meal in conjuction with a shelf...
corn meal
for fungus
I want to try this corn meal solution for my St. Augustine that is turning
brown and dying. So how do I apply it. Should the grass be watered first
or should I apply the corn meal and then water or apply and...
corn meal
in Louisiana
I live in northeast Louisiana. I've been to 2 garden shops, Home Depot,
Lowe's, and a local hardware shop. When I asked for ground corn meal they
all looked at me like I had a horn growing out of my...
cornmeal
How come every thread on this website somehow leads into cornmeal?
Cornmeal
for Fungus
I have read many posts on the use of Cornmeal for fighting/preventing
fungus in lawns. I have Bermuda, and some small round areas (2inches to
6 inches round) that appear dead. I purchased 50 pound bags of Cornmeal,
but...
Cornmeal
or Cornmeal Gluten
You most likly have seen Licensed Corn Gluten Resellers information http://www.public.iastate.edu/~isurf/tech/cgmwebsite.html
Selling for as high as $50.00 a bag to cover 2500 sf? Not needed?...
Corsair
Where can I get info on the residual affects of Corsair. Used 2oz on 13,000sq
ft in June. Reseeded in August - grass won't grow. Residuals perhaps ?
Help
Corsair
Chlorsulfuron
Where can I buy the product mentioned above?
Cost
I am considering sodding my lawn with 419. What can I expect to pay per
sq ft.?
cost of Bahia
sod vs Floratam for residential use
Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect for an up charge to go to
a Floratm yard vs. Bahia (sod)? One third...
Couch Grass
Mystery
Expert Advice Needed: In Science we are investigating an environmental
mystery. The victim:Couch (cynodon dactynon) has died with the following
condidtions: - has been watered, although almost as if victim has died...
Couchgrass
Bermuda grass
Is couchgrass the same as bermuda grass? If not where do I get couchgrass
seeds? Thanks Wayne
Course Fescue
in a Blue/Ryegrass lawn
Until recently the only grasses I could see in my lawn are Ky. Bluegrass
& Perennial Ryegrass, which is exactly what I planted. However, within
the past few months I have had a...
CRAB GRASS
MY LAWN (TALL FESCUE)IS BEING TAKEN OVER BY CRAB GRASS. HOW DO I GET RIDE
OF IT? I LIVE IN EAST SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA. AND IT'S STARTING TO GET WARM.
IS IT TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING THIS YEAR?
Crab Grass
Crab grass is choking out my bahia. What can I do to get rid of the crab
grass? I live in Central Florida.
Crab Grass
- Tall Fescue
I live in NC. I have a new yard that we planted in Spring of 2003. I have
several patches of crab grass that I want to kill before it takes over.
The grass I have is Tall Fescue. Can anyone help as to what...
Crab Grass
Yard
My whole yard is crab grass with a little bit of Fescue. Where do I start
to get rid of the crab grass. I just bought the house and the last owner
didn't have a green thumb. Not that I do, lol. I would at least like to...
Crabby Grass
Anyone have any thoughts on areas that are used by the dog to do her business?
The St. Augustine grass in this area is much more susceptible to browning
and crabgrass is the major predator. Finally, how can I...
crabgrass
Is there a product you suggest to treat crabgrass in st. augustine grass?
Crabgrass
I live in central florida and have crabgrass taking over in areas of my
backyard. I used Image to kill off some nutsedge and also sprayed on crabgrass
although there was little effect even after repeating. So I sprayed some...
crabgrass
I live in southern Maine and my lawn is over run with crabgrass . Is there
any thing I can do before spring.
Crabgrass
Any suggestions on killing crabgrass in San Augustine???
Crabgrass
I had been using Chem-Lawn to get rid of my crabgrass -- it has just about
taken over all of my yard. What can I do without using them again, to
kill this and get a beautiful green grass lawn to grow?
crabgrass
and asulox
Does anyone know how much asulox to mix with water to kill crabgrass in
st augustine grass? I have a one gallon sprayer that I will be spot spraying
with. Thanks
Crabgrass
everywhere
I'm taking over a home where there has been crab grass growing in the
yard for 20 years easily, so basically, it is all crabgrass.. ugly, unsightly
and well-established. The yard is probably 30'x20'....
Crabgrass
Fescue? What? (In my Bermuda)
I'm new to Texas, living in Austin. My lawns are Bermuda - that much I've
established. As I mow them, I notice clumps of much broader and longer
grasses. I know St....
crabgrass
growth
I moved into an exclusive neighborhood and there are finely manicured
bermuda lawns everywhere. I prefer a natural look with indigenous weeds.
Any suggestions on how to get rid of this...
crabgrass
in floratam
we need help in finding the right herbicide to kill the crabgrass in floratam
in Lake County Florida. What can we use that will not kill our lawn while
treating for the crabgrass
crabgrass
in Minnesota
I seeded my new yard in the spring and it took pretty well. However, my
back yard is quickly becoming full of crabgrass. Is there anything I can
do this summer or in early fall to start getting rid of this...
Crabgrass
in my St Augustine lawn
We live in Jacksonville Florida and have had 40% of our St Augusitne lawn
taken over by crabgrass. We have started pulling it up, but our large
yard would be hours and hours...
crabgrass
in new bermuda lawn
just sowed a new lawn of bermuda grass from seed, the "improved" variety,
in june. It has came in great and is really filling in-but-crabgrass and
weeds like crazy. What can...
Crabgrass
in New Zoysia
I have a month old zoysia sod installation in my back yard that is doing
well except for the crabgrass. I think it is too early to go for the gusto
with a spray application of...
Crabgrass
in newly laid zoysia sod
My sod supplier sold me a batch of Empire zoysia complete with crabgrass
(there were some other issues, but I do not to elaborate at this point,
giving them a chance to...
Crabgrass
in newly seeded bermuda lawn
I recently planted bermuda seed in a new lawn. The original lawn was sprayed
with roundup, tilled and then seeded with straw placed over it. The bermuda
was coming up...
Crabgrass
in perennial rye
I've got crabgrass coming up in some perennial rye that I've overseeded
onto my bermuda playing surface. I think the crabgrass was brought in
by a contractor who leveled out my infield last month...
Crabgrass
in San Augustine
I live in Southern California and last year my 3 year old lawn (from San
Augustine plugs) looked fine, but crabgrass had begun to infiltrate it.
Despite treatment with pre-emergents, it...
CrabGrass
in St Augustine....Help!
I'm buying a house I've been renting for a year and Crabgrass has taken
over a portion of the yard :eek!. I've hand/tool/chemical pulled some,
but I have had to be careful because...
Crabgrass
in St. Augustine
I am new to and live in NE florida. I resodded the better part of my lawn
early this spring. I hired a local outfit to maintain the pest and fertilizer/weed
control. I am getting invaded by crabgrass. I am...
Crabgrass
in zeon zoysia
What is the best product to use on crabgrass in zeon? Also, what is the
best height to cut the zeon to fight the crabgrass? I have cutting it
higher 3 1/2" lately due to highs of 97 to 102 for the...
Crabgrass
is dead, but brown patches left behind, help!
I will admit first and foremost the only mystery here is the black thumb
I seem to have when it comes to plants/grass (with...
Crabgrass
preventer (when to apply)
I've got a bag of Scotts fertilizer with crabgrass preventer just waiting
to go down. We've only had a couple days in the 70's here in Winston-Salem,
NC so far, and 60's are forecast for...
Crabgrass
prevention
I live in Oklahoma City and just bought a new house. What is the best
time to apply crabgrass preventer to our bermuda lawn? Thank you!!
Crabgrass
problem
I have a lot of crabgrass in my backyard My fertilizer company suggest
me to do a round-up to kill the crabgrass, then put new sod. But the round-up
takes 10 days, and the sod company tell me that I do not need to do...
Crabgrass...I
Think...PLEASE HELP
We live in West Texas and just moved into a house late last year. We have
Bermuda grass but I wasn't able to get the Crabgrass preventer down soon
enough. I did however, Roundup the crab that...
Crabgrass/sandburrs
Howdy folks, new to the site. I've been reading the posts and wishing
I had some of the problems you folks are having,I've never heard of many
of the grasses you all talk about. I'm in...
cracked
corn opposed to cmeal
is cracked corn usable if I cannot find corn meal? Or should I use Alphalfa
instead? Also, how often should i fertilize, i dont want to do it more
then necessary Please help..asap IP:...
Creeping
Grass has got to go!
I live in the tidewater area of Virginia and had, I say again...I had
a nice sodded tall fescue lawn. I aerate each fall and use the Scott's
five step program. But, This past summer,...
Creeping
Zoysia
How can we keep zoysia grass from encroaching on in our rock beds and
other places not intended for the grass?
Critters
or fungus in centipede
centipede lawn where most of the centipede's runners have died and maybe
the roots, leaving small areas that seems to be dead. How can I tell if
it's an insect/worm/grub or fungus causing the...
Croquette
in Utah
I grew up in Riverside, CA. My fathers lawn was a Bermuda hybrid called
Santa Anna. Every one loved playing croquette in our backyard because
the balls would actually roll straight. I now live in UT and just built
a home....
Crowfootgrass
weed in floritam
We installed 13,000 s.f. floritam sod four weeks ago. Install site is
southwest Florida. We have not mowed it yet. I have noticed large areas
of weeds growing that we...
Crowne Zoysia
I have had a large portion of my backyard grass(st. augustine) here in
Northwest Louisiana die away. It was in pretty good shape when we moved
in 3 yrs ago. I think it has been several factors. Kids playing on it...
C-U-3 Sport
Ultra-fine bladed Bermuda
Zero-weed PLUG ready pieces with 1 inch of dirt, shipped same day. Each
piece is 4.40 sq. ft., cut-to-order, and shipped same day air from...
Cultivars
for MD
I am a property owner in Southern Maryland and am looking for advice on
which turf grass cultivar (or cultivars) that would be the most appropriate
for my situation. Basically, I am in need of...
Current Prices
of El Toro Zoysia
What are you guys seeing as far as price for a pallet (covering 50-60
sq. yards) of El Toro Zoysia. I have checked around locally (North Alabama)
and prices...
Cushman
Turf Truckster
I have a Cushman Turf truckster. Model Number-898635 Serial Number-93002574
Type G 27 HP Water Cooled I am having trouble finding a starter for this
engine. Any help would be greatly...
Cutting
Bermuda before winter
I've been cutting my hybrid bermuda at 2.5" because the yard is too uneven
and grows too fast for me to cut it every two or three days to maintain
the 1.5" optimum height. I live near...
cutting
down bermuda grass
When is the best time to cut down bermuda grass? Mine is going crazy.
I am using the recommended fert program from Lesco. I heard that you should
not cut the grass when it is dormat. If that is true...
cutting height
for bermuda sod
I just bought a new house here in Northeast Georgia that had bermuda sod
in the front yard. I was wondering what the best mowing height for this
grass is? When we...
CUTTING
NEW ST. AUGUSTINE SOD
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDATION ON CUTTING NEW ST. AUG. SOD? IN OTHER WORDS
HOW LONG SHOULD IT GET BEFORE CUTTING FOR THE FIRST TIME?
Cutting St
Augustine down
I purchased a home recently and am having to quickly learn about St. Augustine
lawns. The lawn is over 3" thick and I have a problem getting my 4" popup
sprinkers above the...
Cutting Zoysia
right
I am in my third year of an Emerald Zoysia lawn in Atlanta and have finally
moved to a reel mower from a rotary. Now that I can cut my lawn to the
recommended height of 1.5 to 2”, I am seeing that...
Cynadon,
and spring dead patch
Hi, Im a green keeper on a golf course, and my cynadon dactalon fairways
have spring dead patch, ive looked everywhere and cant find any info on
this pathogen. anyone know what causes it and...
Dachniel
What is Dachniel? I read where you're supposed to apply Dachniel to new
St. Augustine sod within three days of installation. My local nursey has
no idea what it is. Can anyone here help?
Daconil application
1. Called the folks in Columbus, Ohio about Daconil on lawns. I wanted
to know the appliation rate. They said Daconil is not recommended for
grass. What's the rate of application for...
Dallas grass
in st. augustine
I have lived in this house for over 3 years now and the people who lived
here previously did not take care of the lawn. It was about 1/2 st. augustine
1/2 bermuda when I moved in with...
Dallasgrass
I seeded a yard with Hogan blend Fescue this past spring and Dallasgrass
is taking over. I use a lawn seeder and it worked great. I did several
yard this way and they all came out great except one. Dallas grass is...
Dallasgrass
I have some Dallasgrass growing in a lady yard I seeded this spring and
it's taking it over. I seeded it with Hogan blend Fescue. I don't want
to use MSMA, because it can damage or kill the Fescue. I would like to
know of...
dallis/johnson
grass in St Augustine
We moved into our home last fall and we have a large back yard that is
Bermuda and a front yard that is St Augustine. At first glance our lawn
look very good, probably the best...
Dallisgrass
weed
I seeded a yard with fescue and Dallisgrass is taking over. I know that
MSMA will kill it, but it can damage or kill the fescue. I need to know
of another chemical to use.
Dallisgrass
weed
I need someone to help me. I seeded a yard with fescue and Dallisgrass
is taking over. I know that MSMA will kill it, but it's not very good
for fescue, because it can damage or kill the grass. I need to know of
another...
damage from
herbicides
I treated by lawn with Weed be Gone and I know have large patches of dead
and burnt grass. I did this about a month ago and I have seen little improvement
with heavly watering. 7 days ago I planted...
Damaged
St Augustine
Our St Augustine(Palmetto) lawn has been deteriorating progressively for
the past three years. The lawn was new in Oct. 98 and looked fantastic
for the first two years. We have had increasing areas of yellow and...
Dark Black
Area Where Sand Was Placed
Help! I live in Ohio with a lawn that is 3 years old from sod. Ky Blue.
We recently did a paver patio and had the sand dumped on plastic on our
lawn. (We had a friend say it was...
Dark Green
Bermuda in GA
I want my yard to have a dark green color. I had a soil analysis done
early this year by the county extension agency. I apply about 35# of 16-4-8
to my yard, which is about 7500 square feet every 30...
Dark Green
Circles in Grass
This is the third year for approx 2 1/2 acres of turf type fescue in Columbus,
Ohio. We had Scotts fertilizing our grass until this year in which we
decided to do it ourselves and have applied...
Dchall_San_Antonio
hey, I'm farily new here. I definitely appreciate your comments.
de anza zoysia
Do any of you turf scientists know why the De Anza used for the Arizona
Diamondbacks baseball team was removed and eventually replaced with BullsEye
burmuda? Was it for lack of color or some...
DE fescue
grass help!!!!
In late June we had tall fescue sod installed. I watered as instructed
but after approx. 6 weeks the grass quickly died. Our soil was tested
and the pH level was 3.He...
Dead bahia
sod
I have 15 acers of dead sod. top soil has a ph of 1.9 to 3.1 would this
kill the grass in a short amount of time.4 to 6 weeks.or should I look
to other causes.Area is in central florida
dead bermuda
sod
Im a home builder in Arkansas and have a client that I believe has killed
their sod. It was bermuda and was installed in late october, the homeowner
used 13-13-13 about two days after it was...
Dead Bermuda
sod squares
I'm new to the lawn field (excuse the pun)and I need some help with my
Bermuda. I just had a home built (it was finished in June)and the builder
laid sod down in the front yard. They waited too long...
Dead Brown
Patchs in Floratam
My St.Augustine Floratam of 4 months is slowly being taken over with brown
patches.I Water about 1 to 2 inches a week. Checked for insects and found
none. Any ideas? Also how can one...
dead burmuda
what is the best method for getting rid of dead burmuda grass so the new
burmuda can come in correctly.
dead centipede
We live in N Florida and the centipede that was growing naturally in our
yard plus a large amount that we sodded over the past two years had died
and there is nothing left of it. You can rake all of it up and all that
is left is...
Dead Lawn
- Help
Last year the lawn was green and flush. Now it has died. It is completely
yellow/brown. I know it is a combination of too much thatch in the spring,
cinch bugs, extreme dry weather with 2 weeks of no...
dead or injured
I had some zoysia Z-3 planted in large plugs almost sod pieces in an area
on the side of my house. Didn't seem like it was doing well, so I pulled
it up. The ground under it was damp and...
Dead patches
....Yellow in color....spreading
Greetings, I have St Augustine very thick in most of my yard (1 acre minus
house and shop) in east TX, loamy soil. Last fall I got some kind of yellow...
Dead Seedlings
I'm in the Charlotte, NC area. I planted some Yukon Bermuda a month an
a half ago when the temperatures were abnormally in the 80s. They germinated
in about 5 days and were doing great. Then about a week later, the temps
dropped...
Dead Sports
I live in the Houston Galveston area with an old St. Augustine lawn that
has developed numerous dead circles. The blades have totally shriveled
& died, but still are standing upright. The circles are no larger
(at the...
dead spots
in buffalo
We have very healthy buffalo grass. All of the sudden it looks like someone
walked around our yard and randomly sprayed roundup. It continues to get
worse everyday. There has been no spraying in...
Dead spots
in lawn
My lawn is relatively new. After laying down the sod it took very nicely.
Within the last couple of days though the lawn in spots is dying out.
What could some of my problems be, and how can I fix them? I...
Dead SPOTS-not
Sports
I live in the Houston Galveston area with an old St. Augustine lawn that
has developed numerous dead circles. The blades have totally shriveled
& died, but still are standing upright. The circles...
Dead St.
Augustine Grass
I have a large patch (4ft x 20ft) of what appears to be dead St. Augustine
grass. It pulls up easily and exposes the dirt. I've been concentrating
more water on the spot, but it seems to...
dead yard
I own 4 1/2 lots in the city of norfolk,va. The problem i have is this
the front of my lot has about 12 pine trees that ring my front yard. i
have been having getting any thing to grow there other than azaleas. Is
there a type of...
Dead Zoysia
We have emerald Zoysia and our lawn did not green up this year (less than
40%). Chemlawn is saying it is due to "Winter-Kill" (conveniently after
an article ran in the local paper), but I'm not convinced....
Dealing
with drought and water restrictions
Sporadic rain in southern Florida has been a relief, but will not make
up for severe water depletion that has occurred in some areas, such as
the Tampa Bay area, going...
Dealing
with drought, water restrictions
Sporadic rain in southern Florida has been a relief, but will not make
up for severe water depletion that has occurred in some areas, such as
the Tampa Bay area, going back...
Deciding
if my Bermuda can be overseeded
I am the third owner of my home and am not sure if my Bermuda is from
sod or seed. Is there any way to tell? I am considering overseeding and
topdressing the lawn and seed a spot...
Ded bermuda
grass
I had a house built in Greenville SC in Aug 2004.They laid sod that had
sat on the pallets for about a week. When they finally laid it was a golden
color. It never greened up. This spting it is still very...
Del Mar
sod
Anybody know where I can get Del Mar sod rather than plugs? I got the
plugs at Home Depot, but the area is larger and it would be easier with
sod.
delmar St.
Augustine grass plugs
I want to plant Delmar St. Augustine plugs in the shaded areas of my yard,
I live in the Conroe, Texas area. Does anyone has a list of suppliers
in this area? IP:...
delmar vs
palmetto
I have narrowed my decision to these two. Can anyone comment on the pro's
and con's of one vs the other? I live 30 miles north of San Antonio, Texas
and have full sun to about 3:00pm. Thanks to...
Depression
in lawn
Four to five foot circular, 2" to 3" deep, depressions are developing
in four different locations in the lawn... like the ground is sinking...
also, in these areas the grass blades are shorter, don't grow as fast...
Desperate!!!
- Please help identify grass!
I recently had my yard hydromulched with Zenith Zoysia. Something is growing,
but I'm not sure that it's Zenith Zoysia. Could someone please help me
indetify...
De-thach
St. Augustine Lawn
I have a 3 year-old St. Augustine lawn in central TX that has become heavily
ladden with runners. I though about attacking the lawn with a de-thaching
blade on the mower but there is a...
dethatch
or verticut
Which grasses should be dethatched with a power turf rake and which sould
be verticut? I have either blades for my power rake
Diamond like
appearance
I recently installed a sod base in my front yard. I have always been impressed
with the design patterns used by baseball parks and I would like to emulate
them. How is the grass cut...
Did I kill
my St. Augustine
I'm afraid that I may have damaged my lawn, and I would appreciate any
advice. Here's my tale: I bought my house in mid-July 2003 (Houston).
The grass is St. Augustine, though I am not sure...
Different
Field Paint Colors
HEllo everyone, I am really new to the whole turf painting thing. This
weekend, I will be helping paint our schools mascot on the 50-yard line,
and I need help finding...
different
grass seeds got planted
We put in a new lawn last summer. It looks terrible. I think it might
be because we used different kinds of seed (that were given to us -fescues,
kentucky blue, rye). We...
Differnt
Month/Same Qustion
I'm trying to grow St Augustine in NW Florida and have a mess: soil borne
fungus, weeds, weed seeds, grubs, nematodes, and mole crickets. Over the
years I have tried to treat these problems,...
Dimension
0-0-7 application rate
What is the application rate for Dimension 0-0-7 using Scotts speedygreen
1000. Thanks in advace
Dirt Piles
My St. Augustine lawn has thinned tremendously in the past year. Yesterday,
I noticed small piles of dark earth about 2-3 inches apart covering most
of the lawn. The ground has a "spongy" feel when you walk on it. My lawn
spraying...
Dirt work
before installing Tiff 419
I will be installing Tiff 419 in the next couple of weeks. People are
scaring me by telling me the dirt work has to be exceptional for this
type of grass....
Disease
or not a disease
There is a patch of grass in my front yard that has recently just "laid
down". It is laying flat against the ground like a crop circle; however,
it is not dead, it is fully green. I also noticed...
Divot Seed/Sand
Mix
Our golf course has Poa Annua Blue Grass fairways. What seed mixture should
we use in sand bottles for divot replacement. Our grounds supt. indicated
he cannot get a mix that will blend in...
Do all St.
Augustine's go dormant in So. Calif
I'm getting ready to sod my yard with something sturdier than Marathon,
but have heard various stories as to whether St. Augustine goes dormant...
Do I nurse
our lawn back to health or start all over
We purchased our home last summer. The home is 9 years old with an established
yard- mix of bermuda and st. augustine. However, it is overrun with...
doconil
on st. augustine grass
HOW DO YOU APPLY DACONIL ON ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS ?
Documentation
I use bermuda grass and ray grass in overseeding for a race track. Where
and how can i find all documentation about operations concerning bermuda
grass( diseases, scalp, fertilizers) Thank you for...
Does Aerify!
Work
This is a product from www.natureslawn.com. Chances are it's a hoax but
it would save me a lot of time in aerating my Texas clay lawn. I tried
all weekend with a hand corer. It constantly clogged, never penetrated...
does anyone
know where to get Zoysia in No.CA
I was wondering if anyone could reccoment a place to get zoysia near San
Francisco and has anyone had success growing it here?
does st agustine
grass come as seeds
just wanted to no thanks for your help if anyone can reply
Does St.
Augustinegrass produce seeds
My lawn is in the panhandle of Florida. It is my goal to have just one
type of grass, preferably the St. Augustine since it appears to be the
one covering the most area. I...
does zoysia
seed
I have meyer zoysia i sodded last spring this spring i have dark colored
looking seed growing in it! It is possible the zoysia I purchased could
had bermuda in it but this doesn't look anything like a bermuda...
dog
Can someone please answer a quick question for me? The question is: What
nutrient is particularly important for ensuring maximum low-temperature
hardiness of turfgrass? If anyone knows this answer please respond to
me as quickly as...
dog and foot
tolerant
What kind of turf is tolerant to both foot traffic and dog urine? BTW,
I reside in Northern California in the San Francisco Bay area... thanks,
--steve
Dog pee
How do you keep the lawn from turning yellow where a dog pees?
Dog Pee -
need resistant grass
Hi there - I am in need of a dog pee resistant grass - any suggestions?
I would love to return to a lovely green this spring. thanks
dog pee killing
my zoysia
I laid myers zoysia in my front yard about 6 weeks ago. It has done wonderfully
except that my dog and the neighbors dogs use it as a bathroom. It seems
that their urine is killing the...
Dog Peeing
in same spot
I've trained my dog to pee in the same area, so as you can amagine it
looks like the lunar landscape. Am I asking to much to want the grass
to grow back? I water it twice a day,...
dog safe
fertilizer
What's a good fertilizer that would be considered dog safe? I am assuming
something that is organic. However, there seem to be many options... thanks,
--steve
dog urine
in yard
I live in Southern CA and every place a dog piddles the grass dies. Is
there anything I can do to fix this problem? Everyone I ask just shrugs
their shoulders and says, resod the places. IP:...
dog wear
and tear
My dog likes to play with with a tennis ball in our yard. Her feet then
tear up our yard. I am going to re-do the lawn this year and would like
to know the best type or mix of seed that would hold up...
doggy urinating
causing brown patches
Help! We got new tall fescue sod laid in our backyard. It took beautifully,
so after a month or so we let our kids and dog back in the yard. Now,
every...
DOGS
THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS YELLOW SPOTS DUE TO MY FEMALE DOGS URINE? THE GRASS
DIES IN THESE SPOTS. IS THERE A GRASS THAT WILL EITHER NOT DIE OF WILL
GROW BACK WITH COLOR?
Dogs &
Pets
We are in the process of preparing our yard for sod St Augustine's has
been recommended as we have dogs as well. We are in Southern California.
If anyone knows of a better choice for PEE resistant...
dogs and
lawns
I know you must get a thousand emails about dogs and lawns and I'veed
the net high and low but I'd like another opinion anyway. I have a pit
bull (Long Island, NY) - she has free run of my...
dollar spot/brown
patch
My lawn is bluegrass, however, I am not sure what variety. I have dollar
spot and am going to try putting down some finely cracked corn as I cannot
get cornmeal in bulk bags. Will this help control...
dollar weed
is there anything on the market that will kill dollar weed in paspalum
and not hurt the grass? i live in central fl. thanks
dollar weed
We have a lawn full of dollar weed, except around the fruit trees where
I applied fruit tree fertilizer. Do you think it would be wise to use
fruit tree fertilizer on all of the lawn to try and eliminate the dollar
weed....
Doral overseeded
Is that cool season grass i am seeing at Doral this week? I didn't think
courses in Miami ever winter seeded. Whatever it is.....it sure looks
good!
Dormant Care
Hi, I'm a first time home owner, in central TX, and just had my St. Augustine
sod laid this past week. Right now, it's a beautiful green color but I've
been told that in a few weeks, it'll go dormant and turn brown. Can...
dormant grass
i am a first time super and just wanted some input on fertilization for
my dormant greens. they are tifdwarf eagle. i did not overseed and wondered
if i really needed to do much of anything to them...
drainage
issue
Not sure if this is the proper forum, but I've got a drainage issue on
my lawn. I've got an area that's 10' X 5' on my lawn (new construction
property), that does have a downgrade slope towards the street, to it....
Dredge spoil
soil
I live in a waterfront canal community that was constructed by dredging
the canal and raising the property with the spoil. The result is a lawn
with no real organic material and mostly sand that drains away any...
Drive 75-DF
Is this herbicide strictly for cool season grasses? Has anyone used it
for crabgrass control in St. Augustinegrass ??
Driveway
Turf Rectangles
I live in in SW Florida and wish to know the type grass and soil composition
to place in the 3"x3" squares in driveway pavers in a automobile turnaround
area at my home.
Drought Resistant
Varieties
I live in Rehoboth Massachusetts-This is located halfway between Boston
and NYC. I have lawn of mixed varieties mostly Perrennial Rye and Fine
Fescue....
dry soil
and st. augustine grass
i have very dry soil (dirt) that no matter how much i water, the minute
you break the surface, it's totally dry underneath. (it's more like powder)
I would like to know if...
Dry Spots
in St. Augustine - Central Fl
Here in Central Florida - it has begun to warm up. I have noticed in my
new lawn (brand new house 9/2002), my St. Augustine is getting dry spots
late in the afternoon...
Dummy about
Soil
I live in Dallas, TX and have recently built a retainting wall and backfilled
with sandy loam. It's 100% morning sun. Because of the unexpected cost
and quantity of dirt, sod is now out of the question. I...
Durable Grass
for Dogs in SoCal
Hello, everyone. I have 2 large labs and about 7,000 sq. ft. of grass
to put in. I wanted Marathon because of the look and color, but heard
that it does not hold up well to dog...
Durable Grass
for Dogs in SoCal
Hello, everyone. I have 2 large labs and about 7,000 sq. ft. of grass
to put in. I wanted Marathon because of the look and color, but heard
that it does not hold up well to dog...
Dusty Purple
Grass
I have a weird problem, I noticed a few days ago purple patches of grass,
if i touch the patches its dusty like the grass is turning to dust. It
seems to have spread a little bit. I think i have a mixture of grasses,
i...
Dyeing Dormant
St. Augustine Grass
In the past, I have allowed my St. Augustine grass to go dormant without
over seeding and patiently waited for spring to arrive. However, this
year we have put our house...
Dying
I'm a new homeowner and know zip about my Floratam lawn. Some patches
of it have turned yellw and spotty and now are dying off. I live in Ft.Myers
(in southwestern FL) and we have had way too much rain lately...anybody
from...
Dying new
sod
On June 25 about 1/4 of new sod was laid on my yard. I don't think a soil
test took place. A sprinkler system was also installed. I left for three
weeks with the understanding that the person in charge of the sprinkler...
Dying or
going to sleep for the winter
Hello Everyone... First of all, please forgive me if this ends up being
a stupid question, but I'm a new homeowner trying my best to take care
of my first yard. I...
Dying Patches
I'm in Tampa, FL and have random yellowing to dead brown spots in my Bahia
lawn. They are odd, circular shaped small patches. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dying Sod
I just planted new sod in my front yard and approx. 2 weeks ago and now
the edges of the sod are turning brown as well as the tips of the grass.
Please help
Dying spots
in new St. Augustine sod
In April and may I laid some large areas of new SA sod over bare areas
in a 20-year-old yard. Neglect, poor maintenance, heavy foot traffic,
etc. had...
Dying St
Augustine grass
Recently I just moved to my new home in Houston,TX. Everything is fine
except for the lawn. I was told by my neighbour that the grass died 3
mths ago since the last tenant moved out. I tried to...
Dying St.
Augustine
Any help with this one? Neighbor's St.Augustine grass in Jacksonville,Fl.
Grass is very easy to pull from ground. Comes up with roots (notice picture).
Watered with irrigation system twice per week....
Dying St.
Augustine Grass
I had a beautiful lawn of St. Augustine until the drought. I watered at
least 3-4 times a week. The St. Augustine is 10 years old. I have sprayed
for chinch bugs. Will it come back in...
EarthWorms
What could be killing my worms. I haven't used chemicals in a long time.
Also grass (St. Aug.)is dying at an alarming rate. Circular patterns anywhere
from 6-8 inches to 3 ft. I live in Houston and we haven't received much
rain...
eden turf
or turtle turf
We are needing to reseed our lawn, we live in Utah. Heard alot about turtle
turf? Then just heard eden turf was much better.? Please help unsure of
what to do.
Edging to
Stop St. Augustine
I have to spend time every couple weeks walking the fence line and pulling
up st. augustine surface runners that have made it under the wooden fence
adjoining my neighbor's yard....
Editorial
action to block spam
Regrettably, I have had to block automatic public display of user email
addresses from the Turfgrass Forums. This action was necessary to help
protect registered Turfgrass Forum...
El Toro
Mystery
I live in Hawaii and currently have El Toro Zoysia installed. Today I
noticed this pair of dark spots in the yard. The symptom is a rolled leaf
and a tacky feel.
El Toro or
Zeon
I live in north Atlanta and have alot of shade trees, no pines, with 3
hours or less of sun in some places. I will lay solid sod. No plugs. Which
is the better of these two?
El Toro spots
Anyone have any ideas about my El Toro lawn spots? The lawn has been in
for 15 years, doing well until last week when suddenly these light yellow
green patches appeared in the previously dark green lawn. Live in...
El Toro Zoysia
needs help
Approx. 2-1/2 years ago, I sodded a side yard area (1000 sq feet) with
El Toro Zoysia. The area recieves 4-5 hours of direct sunlight per day,
and filtered light throughout the day. This...
Eliminate
Bermuda grass from St. Augustine
My lawn is mainly St. Augustine grass. I recently noticed some invasion
of Bermuda grass any recommendations on killing the Bermuda without damaging
the St....
Eliminating
Zoysia grass
How early in the grownning season should you begin applying Roundup to
rid this grass? How much time between applications and how long before
planting new?
Emerald or
Meyer Zoysia
I plan to change my centipede lawn to Zoysia but not sure which variety.
I have some areas are only get a 4 hrs of sun a day. So shade tolerance
is more important than the other factors. In...
Emerald vs.
Meyer Zoysia in Central NC
I have a lawn that receives almost full sun. Half of it has what I believe
to be Meyer Zoysia. It was ordered years ago from an ad in an...
Emerald Zoysia
Help! Anyone out there that can help me with Emerald Zoysia sod dealers
in California (preferably in the San Francisco area but anywhere would
help at this point)?
Emerald Zoysia
I am trying to locate this type of sod for my S.CA home but have been
having no luck at all. It seems most of the sod farms are located back
east and according to one website, it is illegal to ship this sod to...
Emerald Zoysia
I recently moved into a house with Emerald Zoysia. My last yard was St.
A....so I'm having to adjust. Question: How thick can thatch be without
causing problems. With the St. A I dethatched every Spring. I know that
is not...
emerald zoysia
i just had emerald zoysia installed (sod) and am a little unsure of cutting
w/a regular lawn mower and fertilization. just had some hard cold rain
after instal, hope it takes. live near raleigh nc. any suggestions.
Emerald Zoysia
Moved into new home on 1 acre lot 3 years ago (Georgetown, Texas). Initially
laid 6 pallets of Emerald Zoysia around house in the sun and shade. Second
year laid another 6 pallets in full sun (last year). The emerald is doing
well...
Emerald Zoysia
and trees
I have a 2 year-old Emerald Zoysia lawn that is pretty healthy overall
but I've noticed thin or dead areas near some trees, usually oaks. I check
those areas every so often to...
Emerald
Zoysia Burned Lawn With MSMA..Help...
We have a few concerned questions for you, as recently our landscaper
did some harm to our new lawn... Within the past few months we'd noticed
many...
Emerald Zoysia
in California
HELP! I have spent the last weeking for Emerald Zoysia in California.
Can anyone help me find some sod?
Emerald
Zoysia Lawn Burned By Gardner with MSMA Help...
We have a few concerned questions for you, as recently our landscaper
did some harm to our new lawn... Within the past few...
Emerald
Zoysia Lawn Burned By Gardner with MSMA..Help...
We have a few concerned questions for you, as recently our landscaper
did some harm to our new lawn... Within the past few...
Emerald Zoysia
vs. "Florida Zoysia"
Is there such a thing as "Florida Zoysia" or a strain of the grass that
does well only when the weather is quite hot? Know anything about it?
I have a Zoysia lawn but lost...
Emerald Zoysiagrass
in Wimberley, Texas
We are moving to Driftwood, Texas which is just outside of Wimberley.
If anyone has any experience with Emerald Zoysiagrass vs. Legacy or 609...
Empire Zoysia
I am looking to plug my yard this spring. Slowly converting it from St.
Augustine to empire zoysia. I put a few plugs in December, they are doing
well. I was wondering if anyone has used this type of...
Empire zoysia
My empire zoysia has turned golden brown in the middle of the summer.
Any ideas?
Empire Zoysia
I have had Empire Zoysia in my yard for approximately 1 & 1/2 years...we
live in Florida...We had Hurricane Charlie hit hard last August...any
way...my lawn keeps going to seed, without greening up and...
Empire Zoysia
cutting height
I just wanted to find out how high everyone is cutting their empire zoysia,
or other wide bladed strains of zoysia. I'm starting to believe that my
grass would benefit from a higher...
Empire Zoysia
in Central Fla.
I planted the front yard with Empire 3 months ago. Anyone out there in
west central Fla with succes? My is doing good, not great though. The
area that gets full sun...
empire zoysia
in gainesville
I'm very interested in sodding w/empire zoysia-full sun, irrigated w/well
water. Sod-solutions lists a few producers within 55 miles, but after
calling local landscapers,...
Empire Zoysia
in New Orleans
Hi There, I'm live in New Orleans,Louisiana and planning to sod my new
home with Empire Zoysia in a few weeks. I notice there are some bugs(don't
really know what kind) in my soil...
Empire Zoysia
nightmare
Hello everyone, first post here;Well I just got 4 pallets of empire zoysia,
tilled the back yard up, and leveled it out..Recieved the grass saturday
morning then we got rain for like 10-12...
Empire Zoysia
turf height
I have had Empire for 13 months. I have had my rotary mower set at 2inches.
That is two inches from the ground to the blade housing. As my grass became
thicker this summer, I am at...
Encouraging
spreading in St. Augustine
Hi There, I moved into a new home (rental) in April and it has a 3000
square foot yard that was in alive but unmaintained condition for the
most part when we moved...
enviro bermuda
I planted bermuda grass two years ago and it has no got as thick as i
though it would. it is still kind of spotty in alot of spaces. what can
i do to make it think. should i reseed? i was thinking of using...
Eradicating
a lawn
I need to eradicate a lawn in order to install a garden that is more water
conservative. There are several types of grass in the lawn, and it is
very old and well established. Time is a big issue...
Establishing
bahia---weed and feed
I have seeded some large bare spots in my west central Fla. St. Augustine
lawn with Pensacola bahiagrass. Several other homes in the neighborhood
have bahia,...
establishing
golf course turf
For a school project, I have to choose the species of grasses to grow
in at a new golf course in eastern KY. I pretty much know what species
I want and where I want them,...
Establishment
of tall fescue
It seems to me that Tall fescue is not a rapid grower when trying to establish
a site. Is thier any recommedations for pre establishment? The area getting
a moderate sun to full sun...
Ever used
a seed mat
Anyone ever used a seed mat? How were the results? I'm thinking of buying
a couple (zenith zoysia) to use on a sloped part of my yard. Thanks! [This
message has been edited by AusHorn (edited 05 June...
Evergreen
Magnolia Tree
My magnolia tree is sick. It has a dripping wound, it is black, it smells
bad, and it bubbles. It looks like the wound that mature male elephants
get next to the eyes. Unfortunately, this wound is...
Evergreen
Magnolia tree
I want to build an out door fireplace 25 feet from my 30 foot Evergreen
Magnolia tree. This means I have to dig into the root system to put footings
in. Do the trees roots reach that far out? If so...
Existing
St. Augustine grass
I live in South Florida. About 2 years ago I sodded an 8000sq ft area
of my property. For cost reasons, I left an area without any sod. I have
since prepared this area in...
Expanding
exisiting Zoysia
We just moved into a new home. The current lawn is a combination of zoysia
and other types of grass. We've never had zoysia before but love it. What
approaches should we consider? Please give...
Expanding
Zoysia in existing lawn
I live in southern Illinois (62864)and have about 1/3 of my 2+ acre lawn
in Zoysia(it was already established when we moved in last year) and would
like to start a...
EXPERIENCED
Zoysia owners: pros/cons
I've already researched so I know the ADVERTISED pros and cons, no need
to repeat. What I'm looking for are people who have actually put it in
their yard and what...
F 119 Bremuda
Has anyone ever heard of this turf. My neighbor says this is what he has
and loves it. He told me he had Tiff 419 before and switched to this because
it is not as tempermental but you can cut it...
fabric underlayer
for growing turf
I am trying to learn something about fabrics laid on soil for the growing
and harvesting of turf. The fabic is supposed to make harvesting easier
and hold the...
Failure to
Maintain
I recently purchased a new home. Although I love it, my back yard is a
major issue. I have a huge ditch directly behind me. I don't have grass
back there yet so Im losing property everytime it rains...
Fall Maintenance
for Centipede
I live in south-central Alabama. We sodded a Centipede lawn in March '04.
It is doing beautifully. I would like suggestions on what to do to the
lawn this fall. Can you help?...
Fall overseeding/lime
I live in the northeast (philadelphia area) and am planning to overseed
my newer lawn in Sept with a rye/bluegrass/creeping red fescue mixture
of my own making. However, my soil may still need a...
Fall zoysia
sodding
Anyone know how late in the year zoysia sod can be applied for a new (not
replacement) lawn? I'm in the Augusta, GA area.
feed zoysia,
and kill weeds
Help, after several years of very nice grass,some called it a carpet!
We are having trouble with brown, thinning and weeds. Have tried and used
several different types of...
Feeding
a newly seeded Fescue lawn
Greetings Turfmaster, We have a new home with a newly seeded Fescue lawn
in Raleigh NC (zone 7). The lawn is about 8 weeks old and I'm seeking
guidance on what and how to...
fert for
seashore
do any of you know what is the best feritlizer for seashore paspallum?
Fertilize
Bermuda in GA
I live in Paulding County, GA (NW of Atlanta) and have hybrid bermudagrass.
The soil is mostly clay. I sent a soil analysis to the county extension
agent and have received the results. I was wondering...
fertilize
in wet condition
I live in Houston, Tx. I have St. Augestine grass and I would like to
fertilize this week.(with granular high nitrogen fertilizer). However,
it has been rainy recently and the ground is...
Fertilize
newly laid Bermuda sod now
We recently had sod laid (Bermuda) and I am wondering if I should fertilize
it now with Lawn Starter or something of that sort to get the roots to
take hold for a...
Fertilize
winter Rye in dallas, tx
I overseeded a this fall with winter rye and the yard really looks good.
Nice a green. Although I have noticed other properties where the blades
of the rye are thinker,...
fertilize?
i have recently installed st augustine in my back yard ,and am watering
3 times a day about 5 to 10 min's alomost every day for the past week
and it looks like some areas are growing while some are yellow and thin...
Fertilizer
I live in Austin Texas and have St. Augustine. I just put down weed and
feed and want to know when is the best time to apply winterizer in my
area?
fertilizer
What type, how much, and when do I fertilize Saint Augustine Grass in
south Florida?
fertilizer
I just bought a house that has St. Augustine grass in the yard. What brand
and type of fertilizer do I use, and how often should I fertilize? Every
bag of fertilizer I check, says not to use on St. Augustine grass.
Fertilizer
Can anyone tell me what the best fertiler out there is for my Floratam
grass. I live in Texas (deep south Tx)so I have to water my grass constantly.
It's in good condition right now, although there are some brown spots
that do...
fertilizer
How often should I fertilize my lawn in Florida if I use Bonus s? I have
floritam grass. Thanks, Joe
fertilizer
when should I fertilize and should I use a feed of some sort. The grass
is floratam. My goal is to have a soild green lawn, and I really do not
have a program. I tried some of the so called professionals...
fertilizer
burn
I burned my lawn with fertilizer. I either put too much on, applied when
turf was wet, or didn't water in after application. Bottomline, my grass
now has burned (brown) spots all over. Wanting to repair and fix this...
Fertilizer
burn in my Bermuda
I moved into a newly built home last September and they had laid Bermuda
sod. Bad time of the year to move in because the grass quickly went dormant.
This spring I decided to put...
Fertilizer
Burn on Floritam - can it be treated/helped
I fertilized last weekend, but got caught by the afternoon rain. The rain
got in before I could sweep the sidewalks and driveway,...
Fertilizer
for Delma
I live in suburban Atlanta and sodded last year with Delmar. I was planning
to use the Scott's annual lawncare plan, but wonder if anyone has ideas
for a better option. Thanks for any help...
Fertilizer
for new bermuda
I am in Newnan Georgia and my bermuda sod has been down since May 7th.
The yard looks OK...better from a distance but when I walk it, the yard
appears kind of thin. I am wondering how long I have to...
fertilizer
for new zoysia
Have had back yard sodded with empire for 2 weeks now, which fertilizer
would be the best for this grass here in Texas in a week or two? Thanks
fertilizer
lasted about a month
In late August I put down some fertilizer, then in mid-September I aerated,
seeded, and fertilized again. My Fescue took off nicely as the temps cooled
off here in North...
Fertilizer
or not
I just sodded with Bermuda in Central Florida. I've been told not not
to fertilize as it could burn the roots and I've been told to use a starter
fertilizer. Also, how long before mowing after the roots take...
Fertilizer
Plan
I'm about to purchase some organic products to fertilize my lawn next
week and just wanted to run it by you guys first. I have about 2000 sq
ft of lawn and want to maximize my efforts. I plan on putting down 10lbs...
Fertilizer/weed
control for Champion turf
We recently moved into a newly-constructed home in SE Florida. The yard
was sodded with Champion turf approx. 5 months ago. The lawn is now...
Fertilizers
When someone says to put down some 34-3-20 How do you determines how much
to spread per 1000. Also how do you determines that your are only putting
1/2N per 1000. I want to know how to calculate.Also how can I find out
how...
fertilizers
and pesticides
i live in michigan and i have alot of tall fiscue what can i do to control
it. I used a broadleaf killer on it,but they keep coming back. please
help.
fertilizing
So, I fertilized my bermuda lawn when it was dormant. Did I kill my high
price lawn? Also is growing bermuda tall the wrong answer? help!!!!
Fertilizing
distressed St Augustine
Location is Houston, TX. Thanks to Ted, I think that I have correctly
diagnosed my lawn problem as "killed it myself with Weed B' Gone screw-up."
On Ted's advice, I...
Fertilizing
newly seeded Zoysia lawn
I've got a newly seeded Zenith Zoysia lawn, it was planted about a month
ago. I've read several publications that say you should fertilize the
lawn after the first 4...
FERTILIZING
PALM TREES & ST AUGUSTINE GRASS
I am new to the north Florida area and I was wondering what fertilizer
is recommended for palm trees and St. Augustine grass. I am looking for
low...
Fertilizing
St. Augustine
New turf just laid and have been watering at three day intervals. It's
late May, temp about 82 during the day, 60 at night. Grass still has not
greened up significantly. Does it...
Fertilizng
scrub or saw palmetto
Any info of type, amount, and method of fertilizing scrub or saw palmettos
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Biff St. Augustine, FL
fescue
why don't you just roundup the st. aug. then quickly reseed with fescue?
probably enough time left in the seeding season to pull this off.
Fescue
Can I plant fescue sod this late in the winter? What is the risk if I
do plant it and we have a freeze soon after planting?
Fescue Dying
I had my fescue lawn overseeded in late Sept by a service. After ten days
of watering as directed, we had several periods of rain over several days.
The seedlings (2-3" tall and very fine) in previously bare areas became...
Fescue Help
C3/4 acrean anyone help me? I have been trying VERY hard to establish
a nice fescue lawn in Raleigh NC. I am about 20 miles south of city and
own approximately 3/4 acre (about 1/2 is lawn) We sodded the back...
Fescue in
Bermuda
What to use to kill fescue in my bermuda lawn. I tried a mist spray of
roundup in the winter and it did kill the fescut but Georgia must not
get cold enough and it really damaged the bermuda. Thanks,...
Fescue in
GA
I am going to overseed a very sparse fescue back yard this fall. The house
was new construction a year ago, and the grass the builder installed (seed)
never took off real well, as it was seeded in the spring. I live in...
Fescue in
my bermuda
We recently decided to have TruGreen come and treat our lawn for the weeds
and fescue problem. We have tried many things in the past but the amount
of time and money it required was too much. The cost of TruGreen...
Fescue in
my Tif 419
hey gang! I have a very good stand of Tif-419 Bermuda sod with only one
problem ... I have some clumps of fescue. I have treated the fescue with
MSMA (4 oz./gallon) with little or no luck. The patches will...
fescue in
st augustine
I have st augustine in my yard, however I'm having problems with fescue
coming up. What is the best way to get rid of it?
Fescue Lawn
Very Patchy
I live in Phoenix. This winter has brought lots of rain which has greened
up the yard but there are some large patches of just dirt. What's the
best way to get the fescue to spread and cover those...
Fescue over
dying Bermuda
Ok so here goes, I live in north atlanta and recently put Bermuda sod
down in the back yard. This was a gamble at best as the amount of sun
is questionable. For the past 2 1/2...
Fescue patches
in Bermuda lawn
I have a large bermuda lawn that is greening up right now. The problem
I have is the many patches of fescue embedded in my lawn. It forces me
to mow my lawn more...
Fescue Question
No specifics on which type of Fescue, But does this grass spread? How
quickly? I planted some in full sun & was wondering what to expect
from it.
Fescue sod
vs Centipede sod Apex,NC
What would be the best grass use in Apex, NC. I am building a new house
and the builder is going to use Fescue I have the option of "Upgrading"
to Centipede....
fescue vs
fescue...
I put down some turf-type tall fescu a few months ago and it looks great!
only problem is, I reseeded it again with a different type of fescue called
Kentucky-31 Penkoted, and it looks like crab grass. My...
Fescue vs.
Bermuda In NC
I live just outside Charlotte, NC. This summer has pretty much destroyed
my lawn which is Kentucky 31. I am considering re-seeding it. I have tried
a patch of Bermuda and...
Fescues in
Florida
Are there any types of fescues that can be grown in Central Florida (Ocala-Leesburg
area)?
Fescues in
Florida
Are there any fescues that will grow in the central part of Florida (Ocala
- Leesburg area)?
Fescuing
I just built a house last fall, 3/4 of my yard is Burmuda, but my back
is dirt and weed. The builder had put down some fuscue seed, but the area
is so shady, it never took. During the winter I cut down about 20 small...
Fighting
weeds on a new and growing lawn
Hoping someone can help. We put in our lawn 3 weeks ago (seeded it ourselves)
and although it's growing pretty well in some areas, the weeds...
Finding Zoysia
Sod in Florida
I live in Orlando, Florida and would like to purchase some Zoysia sod.
Is there anywhere you know of that I can get some? Please email me at
RAMoore1130@bellsouth.net IP:...
Fine Cut
Gang Flail Mowers
I am wondering if anyone could give me some info on the Spearhead Trident
5000 Gang Flail Mower or the Peruzzo (Triflex) Gang Flail Mower We are
looking at the Spearhead Trident 5000 Gang Flail...
Fine Fescue
Sod in Southern California
I am looking for fine fescue sod in San Diego. The only place I have found
is West Coast Sod that has a 100% creeping red fescue. Anybody know anywhere...
Fire Ants
Is there a way to keep FIRE ANTS away from your property.As soon as you
get rid of one nest another pops up.Any suggestions. Thanks
fire ants
Can you help? How far north in the USA are fire ants found? Also, what
is the best way to kill them? Thanks.
Fire Grass
Is there such a thing in Florida? Is it an irratant to humans? Thanks
first growing
season Z-52-crabgrass galore!
sodded Z-52 in october. put down root stimulator as suggested by the sod
farm. have fertilezed 2X since march and 1 application of gypsum. the
zoysia looks...
First Time
Hello All, Just signed up, hope to have a chance to sit back and learn
some tricks of the trade or maybe even share some of mine. Thanks
First time
sanding
I plan on sanding my yard for the first time. I just purchased this house
last fall. The yard has never recieved much care. The grass type is bermuda
and I live in Atlanta,GA. Should I wait for it to green up...
fixing my
yard
I will be planting a new lawn this weekend. We have a new construction
home and a really weed infested and patchy lawn at the moment. The weeds
look like a typw of grass but grow in large circular patches outward....
Floratam
Is there a sight out there that show's pictures of all the different St.
Agustine grasses. Including Floratam. Can you tell the difference between
the St. Augustine's by looking at them? For instance, what does...
floratam
In the last two weeks(since the rains) my floratam is turning pale green
with little brown spots on the blades. It is also thinning in these areas.
I treated with an anti fungal and dursban but it seems to be getting worse.
IP:...
Floratam
I recently applied Southern Weed Killer (bayer) to my lawn. It says not
to be used on Floratam varieties of St. Augustine. How can I tell?
Floratam
Grass
The home in which I now live was built in 1997. It was sodded with Floritam.
The lawn is beginning to show its age. Is there a 'life expectancy' to
Floratam? Should it all be removed and resodded?...
Floratam
Grass
I bought three pallets of Floratam, and then planted it? After about 2
months I mowed it. It's been about 6 months now, I haven't mowed it since,
and my problem is that it is now overgrown w/weeds. The weeds are...
Floratam
Lawn
I have a relatively new Floratam lawn which was put in last December.
It has been doing reasonably well until about a few weeks ago. Specifically,
it is starting to turn brown with a lot...
Floratam
Lawn Browning
I live in SW Florida and have had a Floratam lawn for over a year. For
the past month or so, I have noticed that one section of the lawn is getting
brown and dried out. The lawn is being...
Floratam
or Palmetto
I live in South Florida. Should I use Floratam or Palmetto, and why? Any
information on either would be helpful. At this time I am leaning toward
Palmetto. Anyone out there with a Palmetto lawn?...
Floratam
or Palmetto
I live in South Florida and need to sod my lawn. Is Floratam or Palmetto
better? My soil is sandy, if that matters. Any information would be helpful.
It will not be cheap, so the sod with the best chance of long...
Floratam
over Bahaia
I have just had Floratam sod laid in my yard. I paid a local sod company
to tear out my old Bahaia (all weeds) yard. The company did not tear out
all of the old sod and I am worried...
Floratam
Problems
I continue annually to have a problem with my floratam lawn. In one section,
I get very long (1-2 feet) strands of grass and root. The lawn appears
to be like carpet, I can pick it up off the ground. The root system is...
Floratam
sod is dead
In central florida I resoded my yard (lots of shade in most areas) with
Floritam July 1. The grass on the sod was about 4 inches high when the
company put it down. I was told to water it...
Floratam/Floralawn
differences
I plan on plugging w/one of these grasses. Any differences in winter color,
fertilizer requirements, etc, etc. I live in the Tampa Bay area. Thanks
Floratine
St. Augustine grass
I can't find out a lot about this floratine grass. (i.e. how much shade,
how good it is...) There is 2 types I can get here. floratine and some
type of dwarf (they...
Florida CPO
needed
I am looking to hire somebody with a Florida L&O license for my Melbourne
office. This is primarily an administrative/supervisory position. You
will meet with customers, make sales, write contracts,...
Florida Grass
I live in Vero beach and generally my lawn is fine. Howerver I have a
spot that doesnt get very much sun. What is a good grass for a more shade
area. Thanks Ed
Florida grass
identification
I'm trying to find out what kind of grass an old neighbor had. It was
short and very soft, and looked and felt almost like moss. Unfortunately
any pictures online...
Florida
Pusley
I have a lawn full of Florida Pusley with a sprig or two of centipede
here and there. http://www.weedalert.com/weed_pages/wa_florida_pusley.htm
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/agrn/weedsci/weedid/pusley.html...
Florida
Zoysia vs. Emerald Zoysia
Is there such a thing as "Florida Zoysia" or a strain of the grass that
does well only when the weather is quite hot? Know anything about it?
I have a Zoysia lawn but lost part of it...
Floritam
Since the watering restrictions here in Palm Beach County, my St Augustine
grass has done ok but my neighbors across the street have a completely
dead St Augustine lawn (Not sure what killed it, likely combo of...
Floritam
blades curling up along length - what's the cause
My St. Augustine Floritam is curling up in patches along the length of
the blade - in other words, the...
Floritam
grass
What can I use to rid my floritam grass of weeds. I have tried several
products but they all seem to harm the grass. It there a product available
either in concentrate or pre-mixed to use on my...
Floritam
in Texas
Anyone have a source where I can get Floritam St. Augustine at a reasonable
price in the Dallas / Fort Worth area? I have about 2,500 sq. ft. to deal
with. Thanks for the replies... Tony
floritam
or st. augustine
Ive beening and searching for floritam grass seed.. ive seen the posts
as Floritam/st. augustine..are they the same??? is that what i should
look for?? i have lost alot...
Floritam
variety of St. Augustine
How do I identify this variety? all crabgrass controls say do not use
on this variety of St. Augustine. Any advice?
Floritan
questions...PLEASE
About a year ago, my wife and myself purchased a newer home. At the time
when we first moved in our grass was the nicest on the block. We have
underground sprinklers...
Floritan
sod care
Having floritan sod installed in Palm Harbor, Florida. Asking advice on
fertilizing (when and what type) and how can I control weeds and bugs
before they start? Thanks...Don
Flowable
pre emergent
I have 419 bermuda and have been using Dimension as a pre emergent for
a few years. I am less then pleased with the control I have with the application
as we have beds throughout and I either miss...
Flower Beds
What will kill bermuda in flower beds, but not harm my shrubs and flowers?
FOOTBALL
FIELD YEARLY MAINTENANCE
HOW MANY TIMES A YEAR DO YOU AERATE FIELD AND WHEN? HOW OFTON DO YOU FERTILIZE
FIELD AND WHAT OUR GOOD PRODUCTS? HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU PUT SEED DOWN
AND WHAT MONTHS?...
footsteps
in new sod
A lawn care company came to fertilize the field-grass lawn on our property
and were told previously to not touch the new sod. Instead, the guy decided
to do us a favor and he pushed his fertilizer...
For All
Eyes(Location, Location,Location)
Ladies and Men(I dont know about gentle) Please if you are looking for
some help with a problem again please leave us you location this will
better help myself and...
Former grass
invading new sod
I live in Atlanta and planted bermuda sod in May. The sod is growing beautifully
(due to the rain everyday) but my problem is the old lawn (I think it
was rye or fescue) seems to be creeping up...
Foxtails
and Ice plant
Hello, My lawn is ice plant with a lot of foxtail grass popping up in
clumps. We have a husky and he gets 3-8 foxtails embedded in his fur daily,
which we have to pick out. Sometimes we miss...
Frayed tips
on grass blades
I have St. Augustine and everytime I mow the grass blades look frayed;
like cutoff blue jeans. So the tips turn brown. I tried sharpening my
lawnmower blade but that didn't...
Free Zoysia
- Charlotte, NC
I don't know how often people check out this news forum but we just sodded
our yard and have 1/2 -3/4 of a pallet of emerald zoysia left over. Any
takers? It's free but I...
Freeze damage
and drought
I live in Palm Beach County, Florida and we are in a drought with water
restrictions. Also, we have had a few days of freezing temperatures. Our
grass seems to be in distress. We all...
Frequently
Asked Questions about Organic Turf Management
I wrote this organic lawn care FAQ for another gardening website. I believe
it is a work in progress. I could write...
fresh sod
I just put down 2800 ft of sod 5 days ago. I live in AZ about an hour
and a half from Vegas. The sod was beautiful the day we put it down but
is now looking a bit dry and yellow in some areas. I have been watering...
Fresh Zoysia
We layed fresh Zoysia in May of this year.We live in Central Texas so,
I know the zone to be perfect for this type of grass. The backyard is
growing great but, the frontyard is weak and browning out in some areas.
The...
From Scratch
Hello all. I just purchased a home in Dallas, TX. The previous owners
left is empty for quite a long time and the backyard has had little to
no care. There is some monkey grass sprigs in a few areas and the...
front yard
diaster
Help, just been told have 3 types of grass in front yard. Neighbors don't
take care of their lawns. We have a combo lawn. We have st augustine,
bermuda, centipedegrass. Don't have an idea...
FTGA Conference
and Show
Hello! I just want to make all Turfgrass Professionals aware that the
Florida Turfgrass Association will be having its 53rd Annual Conference
and Show on September 11-14, 2005 at the Hyatt Coconut...
FTGA Website
Please stop by and visit www.ftga.org, the official site of the Florida
Turfgrass Association.
Fungicide
use
When using a fungicide for leaf spot on st.augustine in north Florida,
Should it be applied to the whole lawn or just to the area infected? Thanks
for the help.
Fungucide
/ Weed and Feed
Last spring i got brown patch (immediatedly after application of Weed
and feed) in a few areas. I was able to get rid of the brown patch but
then dollar spot fungus started to appear. Despite...
fungus
we have a fungus on our St. Augustine grass. The fungus starts as salt
and pepper colored on the blade, then progresses to light gray , then
dark.....almost black. I need a clue to treat this properly, preferably
something in...
fungus
I have a fungus on my 5 week old new sod that I believe is caused from
the Florida rain. It's very, very, wet. I have applied a fungicide twice.
It doesn't look any better, will it ever repair itself?
fungus
what is spot fungus and how do you treat it.
Fungus
I have developed many brown spots in my yard where it appears the entire
root system is gone. The grass pulls right out. I use a company to treat
my lawn and they say that because I have Seville in full sun it is dying
and there...
Fungus
Hi guys Ive got several spots of "dead" grass in my lawn. They are somewhat
circular in shape, but some area's are just randomly shaped clumps of
dead areas. I live in Missouri, and have(I think)a tall fescue mix. Is
this...
fungus
I have just completed putting in a new bermuda lawn, with all the water
I used to get the roots started I think I created a new problem. is there
anything out there a homer can get to stop pythium blight? I have cut
back on the watering....
Fungus Among
Us
I know this is a grass forum, but I thought I might see if anyone has
experience with this. In my front yard I have an ornamental blossoming
pear tree... as do many of my neighbors. Mine is the biggest in the...
fungus amongus
I may have a fungus in my St. Augustine(Floritam). Parts have browned
(some yellowed) and it has been raining non-stop here(in Florida). My
question is if I put down Fungicide and it turns out it wasn't...
Fungus and
Lime
I live in Paulding County, GA (30 mi. NW of Atlanta) and have hybrid bermuda.
It's been real muggy and we've been having a lot of afternoon pop-up thundershowers.
My grass is starting to develop what looks like a...
FUNGUS IN
BERMUDA GRASS
I have a Tidwarf lawn in my garden in Southern Spain which has California
type climate. Around the edges I have a number of areas which have turned
brown where a brown fungus has seemingly killed a lot of the...
fungus in
st augustine
I have blades falling off my st augustine,its in small clusters that run
together, the roots system seems to be OK. I've sprayed for insects, thought
grubs by be the problem. Could this...
Fungus or
Burn
Howdy Folks, I need some advice... :-( I am on the south side of Atlanta,
Georgia and have bermuda grass. A friend told me I had dollar spot in
my lawn some weeks back, so I bought a fungus spray (from...
Fungus Problem
I had new dwarf tall fescue sod installed in May. I noticed orange/yellow/brown
dying grass one month later. I believed it was fungus caused, and Ag inspector
checked under microscope and said it was. I tried Bayer Advance...
Fungus Resistant
grass
being a victim of fugus/take all root rot, as well as reading all these
other sufferers here in florida, i'm wondering are there hot climate grasses
that are immune or resistant to fungal...
Fungus,
winterizer, Pre-M
I've got hybrid bermuda and live NW of Atlanta near Dallas, GA. I cut
the grass last night (bagging the clippings) and noticed several spots
where I've got some fungus. Since the first frost...
Fusilade
II and Zoysia
I saw an old thread on this forum about zoysia and Fusilade II. This product
was also recommended to me on a gardening newsgroup for getting Bermuda
out of my Zoysia. However, I just read...
FX 99 GRASS
..AFRICAN GRASS
A FEW YEARS AGO I WAS ADVISE THAT A UNIIVERSITY IN FLORIDA WAS RESEARCHING
A AFRICAN GRASS .THEY SAID YOU HAD TO WATER 4 TIMES A YEAR ..BUT STILL
DOING RESEARCH.DOES ANYONE...
Gang Flails
for fine turf
I am wondering if anyone could give me some info on the Spearhead Trident
5000 Gang Flail Mower or the Peruzzo (Triflex) Gang Flail Mower. We are
looking at the Spearhead Trident 5000 Gang Flail...
gang mower
i'm new to bermuda ..sprigged the yard 4 weeks ago looking for a 3 gang
pull behind mower any help finding or suggestions on types would be great!!
Gang mowers
I need parts for a Turfmaster SP268 gang reel type mowers made by Dillie
& McGuire Mfg. Co. of Richmond, Indiana. Does anyone know where I
can get the parts or anything about the manufacturer? Thanks.
gang reel
mower
I have been succesful in establishing a Meyer Zoysia Lawn in southern
Indiana. I wanted to cut it with a reel mower but after pricing new gang
reel mowers I had almost given up. Then I found an old 3 gang mower that...
Gaps in
St Augustine Sod
Hello everyone, I hope I am not asking the same question over and over
again that others have asked. I realized when I walked my foot would give
into these gaps in my yard and noticed that...
Gas reel
mowers
Does anyone know of some websites to look up on gas reel mowers? I have
tried but have had no luck getting any info.
germination
Like to know how many days last the Bahiagrass and the Centipedes seeds
to germinate? and how much time last a lawn of Bahia grass and Centipedes
to stand.
germination
temps for annual rye
I work in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. My clients are always looking
to stabilize new homes. However temperatures drop in the winter and we
are having...
Get Bermuda
out of my Zoysia
What is the best herbicide to kill Bermuda without harming my zoysia.
I'm in Slidell, LA. Thanks.
Get Bermuda
out of St. Augustine
I have a beautiful Palmetto St. Augustine yard. I live in central Florida.
I have lots of Bermuda grass coming up through the St. Augustine. What
can I do to get rid of the Bermuda?...
Get rid of
St Augustine and Keep Bermuda
My yard has St Augustine and Bermuda. I would like to get rid of St Augustine
and keep the Bermuda. Does anyone know how to accomplish that?
get rid
of vineweed
How can I get rid of Vine Weed?
Getting a
Bermuda yard started.....
I live near Raleigh, NC in a subdivision where the builder placed fescue
sod in the large majority of the homes in the neighborhood. The backyard
was hydroseeded with...
Getting bermuda
to sprout and spread.
We live in the shallow soil (alkaline)area of San Antonio, enjoying a
buffalo grass yard for 15 years until it died. April of last year, we
got rid of the...
Getting ready
to sod Zoysia
I am nearing the end of something that I've been wanting to do for a long
time. That is kill my weed infested fescue lawn, till it, rake it, and
lay sod. Fescue is too sensitive to every...
Getting Rid
of Bahia Grass
How do I get rid of Bahia grass in my lawn?
Getting rid
of bahia grass
I am contemplating getting rid of my half an acre of argentine bahia grass.
If both of my neighbors on either side still have bahia lawns and I plant
St. Augustine or...
Getting rid
of Bahia.
I do not like Bahia grass because of all of the up shoots. What can I
use to get rid of the Bahia without harming the St.Augustine and bermuda..
I am not into big time lawn care, I just...
Getting rid
of Bermuda Grass
My lawn is St Augustine grass but in the spots that I have had Chinch
bug attacks Bermuda grass has grown in, is there a easy way to get rid
of the Bermuda Grass and...
GETTING RID
OF BERMUDA GRASS IN MY FESCUE GRASS
Please - please - please - does anyone have a solution to getting rid
of Bermuda Grass showing up in my beautiful Fescue lawn. Is there any...
getting
rid of dollar weed
can anyone give me any ideas on the best way to get rid of dollar weed.
I put down scott's weed and feed in march along with a turf builder. I
also put down a weed killer in march, but the...
Getting
rid of fungus
I Live in Mo and we have been under a hot humid spell....I now have brown
patches all over the lawn from what I believe is fungus. I have been putting
down diazanion fairly regularly for the bugs and...
getting
rid of moss
i am growing plants (herbs, thyme, oregano and basil) at school in Agriculture.
And they are slowly contracting moss throughout most of the plants. My
teacher doesnt want me to use toxic sprays. Is there...
getting rid
of zoysia
I live in Michigan where zoysia is uncommon. I have 2 patches of zoysia
taking over my lawn of bluegrass. How can I get rid of the zoysia?
Getting Rid
of Zoyzia
My friend was asking me how to get rid of a patch of Zoyzia that he has
on his lawn. Can anybody give me any clues how to get rid of it without
killing the grass around it?
give up
Please help me identify a weed that seems to come back every year. I tried
to remove it by hand and used weed killer. Doesn't seem to matter. I'll
scan it and email it to you. Thanks so much.
Goat Heads
(puncture vine)
I have a few horse paddocks that are overrun by goat heads (puncture vine).
I purchased Image Herbicide to kill the weed so that I can remove it completely
from the fields. Most of it is dead from the winter...
Golf Club
Grass
My lawn currently has a mixture of grass types. I'd like to replace the
current lawn with the type of grass that is used on the greens at golf
courses. Can you suggest a grass seed for this...
golf course
disease
Greens thawed out recently, and there is big black patches on the green.
Is this fungus, algae, i dont know?
Golf Course
Job Openings
We are accepting applications for assistant superintendent, spray technician,
irrigation technician and a 2nd mechanic at International Links of Miami.
Fax # (305) 638-8691 IP:...
good lawn
care company
I know this must be taboo to you lawn care junkies, but I burned up my
first lawn and don't trust myself to put the right stuff/amount down.
Who do you feel is the best company to take care of an...
Good sod
job
Can someone tell me what constitutes a good bermuda sod job? My contractor
says I am too picky and will never be satisfied. I thought I would toss
the question out and see what this forum has to say. Thanks in advance....
Good Texas
Grass
Hwy, Im from Houston and was wondering if anyone could tell me of a good
grass for lawns. I am really looking for something that has less maintenance
than St. Augustine. I have read all the ads about the...
Goose Grass
How do you treat goose grass? I have this in my Zenith Zoysia and it is
becoming more prolific. I was pulling it up but pulling it leaves large
open/bare spots. It really is a nasty weed/grass.
Goose grass
We have a baseball field in South Florida, Bermuda grass, that is having
a bad problem with goose grass. What can I treat it with? Pulling up by
hand would take way too long - I need a spray or granules. IP:...
grass
Why does grass die in circles like crop circles?
Grass
I am looking for a good grass to plant for my lawn in a rainy area of
Maui...Hawaii and I like El Torro (Zoysia) but I was told this was not
good for rainy areas. I was then told Kikuyu was good, but I find that
this is supposto be an...
grass after
hurricane Rita
Before we had St Augustine grass with 17 trees so it really didn't grow
that well. We now only have 1 tree so we will have lots of sun now but
the yard is basically non...
Grass and
Salt Spray
We have a lawn fronting south directly on Biscayne Bay near Miami. If
the wind comes from the south, it brings a mist of saltwater spray that
turns grass and leaf foliage brown. Question: What kind of...
grass at
child care center
hello, i own a child care center in a western suburb of cleveland. we
have a 10,000 square foot yard and simply cannot get grass to grow. we
currently have a large mulched area where...
Grass Confusion
Help! I have a headache trying to decide from the thousands of grass types
out there. I live in Tennessee, 1 acre, mostly full sun, some full shade,
two big dogs, wanting something to crowd out weeds, fast...
Grass Destin,
Fl
I just recently returned from Destin, Fl and was very impressed with the
way the town was so well kept espically the grass. I noticed they had
a certin grass growing all over the road sides and in front of...
grass dying
from dog urine
Is there something you can put on the grass after the dog has peed?
Grass for
5 Acres in Waller Texas
Have bought 5 totally weed infested acres. Want to make it look as close
to a nice lawn as can. Sod and plugs not realistic. What is best grass
seed. If Bermuda, what variety?...
Grass for
central florida lawn
I need a lawn! I have made several attempts to grow something in my yard
but nothing seems to hold. I tried plugging seaside Paspalum but after
2 months of watering,...
grass for
clearwater FL needed
Any luck with Canada green grass in Clearwater, FL?
grass for
columbus ohio area
Can anyone tell me the best grass for Col. area? I have 1 large dog 2
children and a big muddy mess. I saw an add for rushindustries featuring
a seed that was developed by universities...
Grass for
full to partly shaded yard
I've been told that Emerald Zoysia can survive, and in fact flourish,
in full to part shade. Can anyone confirm this? Do you know of any other
grass that...
grass for
middle Georgia
Help! I live in middle Georgia (hot and somewhat dry). I need to establish
a lawn in a large area where there used to be bermuda and alot of weeds.
It has been cleared and is ready...
Grass for
Northern VA
Seen some posts here about zoysia grass--I know now to stay away from
www.zoysiagrass.com... I know next to nothing about grass, only that mine
looks awful... What variety of grass will do...
grass for
poor drainage area
I am trying to get a recommendation for a grass type which can handle
standing water. I live in the Panhandle of Florida and the water table
is so high that when it rains...
Grass for
Shaded Areas in Central Florida
I am wondering which seed is recommended for 100% shaded areas in central
Florida.
Grass for
shady areas in S Georgia
We live on St Simons Island with a yard that is covered in large, beautiful
oak trees. Any suggestions for a type of grass that will grow in a very
shady area?
grass fungus
We had a largish area turfed over new compressed top soil this summer
just before the hot spell. We watered it in extensively and the turf looked
to have knitted together well. When we gave it the...
Grass fungus
I live in Miami, Florida. I recently plant a grass call Palmetto South
about 8 or 9 months ago and it has been doing very good. It is very beautiful
and green. I have been using iron and milorganite on it as a ferterlizer
once every...
Grass fungus
I live in Miami, Florida. I recently plant a grass call Palmetto South
about 8 or 9 months ago and it has been doing very good. It is very beautiful
and green. I have been using iron and milorganite on it as a ferterlizer
once...
grass fungus
or insects
I hydroseed my lawn last fall. It had slow growth during very cool/wet
spring in MA. All of June the lawn looked healthier each week. A little
greener and thicker each week. Last week had a hot/humid 4 days in a...
Grass going
to seed early
I have a newly sodded Kentucky Bluegrass lawn, 1 year, and it seems to
be going to seed early. I am cutting at 2-1/2 inches and even then some
of the seed tops do not get removed. Is this a...
Grass has
finally awaken
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jvolstad/slideshow?&.dir /97be&.src
ph This is a slide show of my St. Augustine here in San Antonio. They
laid the sod back in March when it was...
Grass help
I live in Atlanta and I'm trying to learn what type of grass is best for
my yard. I am obviously learning, because I have been trying to grow Fescue
for the past 4 years without success. I have decided, due to high...
grass help
please
upstate of SC here- 60's right now. (late feb). summer will bring 90's.
full sun. Have a 60/40 Bermuda Fescue mix now and the bermuda IS NOT taking
over the fescue. I have overseeded...
grass identification
I planted a soccer field in Bermuda three summers ago. It did well the
first summer and the next spring did fairly well too. The next winter
I overseeded with winter rye as I live in Tennessee and...
Grass in
North Florida
Anyone have any suggestions for grass in North Florida? Our backyard is
somewhat shaded and moist. We tried the standard St. Augustine and the
Palmetto, but had poor results with both....
Grass in
shaded areas
I recently purchased a home on the river with a lot trees on the property.
I currently have no grass and I would like to develope a landscape design.
Are there any types of turf that can thrive in a...
Grass Installation
Nightmare
Hello everyone. I had a fine-blade variety zoysiagrass installed in my
yard last July as our newly-build home was nearing completion. This spring
I've noticed that it is growing in...
grass invading
centipede lawn
I have a low running grass choking out my centipede lawn. It eminates
from a single stem, clumps heavily, very small leaves, slightly greener
than the centepede, spreads rapidly no...
Grass is
dying
I recently purchased a new home and the previous owners discontinued care
of the lawn once they knew they were not going to be living in the house
the rest of the summer. As a result, the lawn has not...
grass knowledge
i was looking to find out what grass really does for humans, especially
in Florida? Does it help with anything, Does it prevent illness? all these
questions need to be answered.Thanx!
Grass Length
Hello from a Newby to the Forum. I live in Post Falls Idaho, which IF
you find it on the map is in northern Idaho. I'm getting ready for winter
and am curious how long I should mow the lawn for the last...
Grass Measurement
How many sguare foot do you get from a palet of grass
Grass needs
during spring greenup
What is the most important nutrient, element or factor influencing spring
greenup in bermuda? The reason I ask is that since warm season grasses
in the late summer early fall devote...
Grass Not
Green in Some areas
I have st. augustine grass and in some areas it is yellow and other arears
is green, I was told that it needs iron, but I just put down weed &
feed how long do I need...
grass on
a sandy slope
Hi - We live in South Jersey and have been trying to grow a healthy lawn
in our back yard for years with no luck. Our back yard has an upward slope
and the soil is somewhat sandy. Landscapes have...
grass or
weed or both?
What type of weed or grass has tiny purple flowers at the ends and how
do you control?
Grass problems
I planted St. Augustine this year. It was going fine until all of this
rain and now appears to be dieing off, yellowish brown. What is the problem?
grass recognition
Where is a good place in the dallas area to take a plug of grass to have
them identify WHAT kind of grass is present in a recently purchased home.
Grass Repair,
Riverside, California
I live in an area where it can be as hot as 120, and low as 30. The grass
I have is very flat in the front yard, and mounds of grass with empty
patches in the backyard. I...
Grass Revival
Help! I am a new grass proprietor and just acquired a commercial property
that was in bad shape. I have yet to identify the original grass but that
will be nullified soon. My problem is reviving the grass that has been...
Grass Rookie
I am needing some advice and information about my grass in the backyard.
I live in the east valley of Phoenix, Arizona. I am a new home owner who
has never taken care of grass in my life. We are now...
Grass s for
Florida
Hello all, we recently purchased a house in Fort walton beach Fla. The
yard is pretty sandy,previously covered in pine straw so there is NO grass!
I finally finished tilling the...
grass sand
I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me the best sand to use
for lawn aeration? I t is for putting down holes in my grass.
Grass seed...
Could anyone tell me if there is any cold weather grass seed that I can
use right now in Northeast Florida?
grass selection
i live in southern new jersey. i have a 5k sq foot front lawn and a 10k
sq foot back lawn and i dont have a sprinkler system. i am considering
zoysia plugs for the front. is there any one from...
Grass that
will cover red clay in NC now.
I just found this site and hope to find someone that is knowledgeable
about grass and red clay. I have just bought a home that was built in
1972, and from the...
Grass turning
purple!
The blades of my St. Augustine have started turning purple in some areas!
I've never come across this problem before. Does anyone have an idea what's
happening?? Thanks! Barb
grass turning
white
I live in South Central South Dakota. We have had cooler than normal weather
this spring, and very little rain. I have been noticing that the grass
on the north side of my house, right up close to the...
grass type
is rebel turf a good grass seed? i am planting for first time.
Grass Type
I need to know the best type of turf for my yard. I will be starting from
seed, probably some time in May. I believe I live in Zone 10 (Los Angeles).
I am about 2 miles from the Ocean, so it stays around 60 degrees in the...
Grass Type
What type of grass is this? http://briefcase.yahoo.com/razorbill72
Grass Type
Is there a grass called "Santana Grass". I'm about to hire a landscaper
and he says he will plant the Santana Grass. I've researched in the internet
and haven't found anything on this type of grass. Anyone know...
grass type
I am a recent transplant to Florida )tampa Bay). I really dont like the
way St augustine looks or fels. Is there another grass type closer to
Kuntucky bklue that will grow here?. Alot of the back...
Grass type
How does the novice tell St Augustine from Bahia or Floratam? Does Scotts
weed and feed work on every type? I live in central Florida. Or what should
I use?
Grass type
What type of grass seed or sod should I be looking at to purchase? I live
in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. My frontyard is mostly shade and
the backyard is mostly sun. There is an area of St. Augustine in the backyard...
Grass type
I am planning on starting a sod farm when I graduate NC State, and I would
like to know what would be the best types of grasses for me to grow for
the Charlotte NC, area.
grass type
hi, I live in austin tx, we are deciding on grass for our backyard. what
do you suggest? I need something low maintenance, and easy growth as both
me and my husband work. thanks bharathi
Grass Type
for Central Florida
What type of grass would work for Polk county, central Florida for a poplar
tree shaded sandy yard? Now mostly bare with weeds and some grassy patches.
grass type,
which one
I live in Jacksonville Fl and I have a large yard, approx. 1 acre. Very
sandy soil. When we bought the house the yard had bahia. We couldn't afford
to resod so we put out centipede...
grass types
for horses
Please help! I moved into my home in Nov. I have 2 horses and I had to
put them in the backyard until I could build another fence. They are now
in "their yard" but the grass is not...
grass web
worms
I have a lawn service I pay to fertilize (chemlawn) about 300$ for 6 mo.
They called me today to tell me I have brown patches, which I already
knew and was going to call them on. They said I...
grass woes...........
well here is my dillema....i live in central illinois and my back yard
just is not what i really want....it is full shade for about 2 thirds
of the lawn the other third is mostly shade....
Grass won't
turn Green!
New Homeowner here in San Diego, and my front lawn was created by the
homebuilder. The lawn was green when I moved-in (May), but it immediately
started to turn yellow. I have since adjusted...
Grass!?
New home owner of an older home in Palm Bay,FL.....Needs help with sandy
soil and burrs in frontyard and "hitchhikers" in backyard. Right now,
the weeds look great and what little grass there is looks dead....
Grass/Weed
ID please
Could someone ID this grass/weed that's everywhere in my St. Augustine
lawn? The photos are at: http://tinyurl.com/dhe8k I'm in Tampa, FL area,
where it's now getting hot (mid 80's) and we've started getting...
Grassbur
and Sandbur
We bought our property 2 years ago and the pasture has never been looked
after. We introduced Longhorns in January and I used 2,4-D and Grazon
to reduce the weeds dramatically and then fertilized at about 400lbs...
Grasses for
Southern Region of Fla.
Could you send me information on the best kinds of draught resistant and
best pest free and easy management grasses... some sun some shade
Gray fungus
on bermuda
I have a gray fungus spreading rapidly across my lawn. It grows on the
blades and when sprayed with water releases a black dust. What is this
and how do I get rid of it? Is it harmful? Climate: mid 90's...
Gray Fuzz
on new grass
We have a new lawn that has been coming in quite well. Today we noticed
patches of gray fuzz in different areas. We called the Scotts hotline
and they don't know what it is. Anyone have any...
Gray Leaf
Spot ID
I have what I believe is Gray Leaf Spot in my St. Augustine. Could someone
confirm? See: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jm_jensen/album?.dir 6b9c
Along with the new photos (labeled front, side and back yard),...
Gray powdery
spots in bermuda grass
Help! I have a bunch of these gray powdery spots in my yard. The places
it's showing up is in full sun (not under any trees). Any help will be
greatly appreciated Thanks...
Gray spot,
recovered but.....
Back in May it was getting really hot and the yard was just starting to
fill in, I was watering every day for short periods. In June it has rained
every day and 2 weeks ago I got...
Greasy Looking
Funk
I have St. Augustine grass in my yard in Birmingham, AL. We have had a
fair amount of rain recently, but not too much, and the yard is slightly
sloped and has good drainage. While working today I noticed a very...
Great White
North
Just wanted to know if anybody readers here are from Western Canada? You
know, compared problems, whatever. Thx in advance, Rick
Green &
Brown
I have recently planted 419 Bermuda on my driving range and am finding
that the top of the mount is browning and being overun with weeds and
yet the sides and base are healthy and green. Is it the fertilizer??
Green Bermuda
grass
I have a very nice bermuda lawn, but was wanting to get that deep dark
green lawn that I see around town...what can I place on my lawn for that
deep dark green color. I live in Oklahoma. Thanks....
Green Disease
What are the most common and deadly diseases for greens?
Green dye
for dormant Zoysia grass
Can anyone recommend a website that sells dye for keeping your Zoysia
green during the winter? - Tom (in Virginia)
green fast
moving catepillar destroying my lawn
For a little over a month and a half I've been experiencing thinning and
brown patches growing ever larger in my new 4 month old yard. Blades...
Green mold-like
patches on Bermuda lawn
In shady areas of Bermuda lawn, I see green mold-like patches. What can
I do to get rid of them?
Green onions
taking over
Can someone give me a good idea on keeping these onions outta my lawn.
It is bermuda grass and I live in west tenn. I sprayed with 2,4-d last
fall and got some but they have come back and brought...
Green Tops
Brown roots
In the spring,I sodded with Bermuda. It looked great for 2-3 months but
then I noticed large brown spots. Idetermined I had bug so I applied bug
killer. It worked. However, as the summer...
Greening
up Bermuda grass
I have been following all posted advice regarding Bermuda grass care and
my lawn has filled in quite well. I was wondering is there a proven way
to enhance the color of the lawn? I fertilized...
greens covers
- need opinions...
I just want to get an opinion on using covers in a northern climate. (Truro,NS.)
I know all the possible pros/cons but need some experienced opinions....
Greens covers
for sale
I have nine TerraShield greens covers for sale. The total square footage
is a little over 50,000. They have only been used three times and are
like new. I can send you pictures of them...
ground cherry
herbicide
I was wondering if someone might know what herbicide may be effective
on ground cherry growing in a sod field?
Ground cover
Hello, Does anyone know what kind of ground cover will grow with out additional
watering etc. Also I would like to have it choke out poison oak if possible.
Thanks for the info. KC
Ground Pearl
Damage
I think I have Ground Pearl damage in my Centipede. Help! What can I do
to stop spread into other parts of my lawn? What pesticides are available
to control these pests?
Ground Pearls
in Centipede
Could someone explain what ground pearls are? I live in central Alabama
and have just sodded my one acre lot with centipede for the second time.
I over-fertilized last fall. Resodded this past...
ground pearls,
desperate for advice
I live in Mobile, Alabama and just discovered ground pearls in my centipede
grass (pink adult females and nimphs-pearls). They look kind of cute if
not the fact that there are...
Growing
Bermuda in the shade
I have a beautiful Bermuda grass lawn that is thick and lush all around
the yard except under my two shade trees. In those areas the grass is
very thin. Some of the grass...
Growing Grass
I live in the upper part of South Carolina.and just move into a new home
the soil here is a mixture of rock and sand.there are spots in my back
yard,that looks like the beach.What can I do. The weather...
Growing
grass after stump removal
We recently had two big bull pines cut down in our front yard. We had
an inexperienced guy remove the stumps for us, and to make a long story
short, we had an excessive amount...
Growing
grass in a corn field
We builta house on 7 acres of corn field. Having a hard time getting grass
to grow on about 4 acres.This is the 4th year. What we have is thin and
patchy. And this year it is...
Growing grass
in North Carolina
I have a home about 2 years old and I have had a hard time getting grass
to grow in my yard. The soil is red clay and I have not had any luck getting
anything to take....
Growing grass
in the shade
Hello, I am at wits end trying to grow grass in my back yard. I live in
SE Michigan and have a backyard shaded by Maple, Cherry and Sassafrass
(sp?) tress. I have corrected the...
growing grass
over removed stumps
Last fall I had several trees and stumps removed, now my problem is seeding
over these areas.
Growing grass
without topsoil
I just installed a new septic tank & drywell last fall,this spring
I would like to put down new grass seed the problem I have is that I can`t
aford to put down topsoil at ths time,My...
growing
grass without topsoil
I just installed a new septic tank & drywell last fall,this spring
I would like to put down new grass seed the problem I have is that I can`t
aford to put down topsoil at ths time,My question is...
growing
plugs
I am looking into all aspects of commercial "plug farming". Any information
or website would be greatly appreciated.
growth in
fescue lawn
I have light green areas which are taking over areas of my fescue lawn.
It's worse in shady and lush areas. The light green areas start as a small
round-ish area which keep growinig until they meet another...
Grub Bugs!!!
NEW SOD!!
Grub bugs have taken over my front yard (St. Augustine Grass). I recently
put down around 10 lbs. of Bug-B-Gone on it. Watered heavily and I am
planning on getting new sod to replace it. IS THIS A GOOD PLAN?...
Grub Treatment
How many people out there receive a grub treatment as part of their normal
lawn service? My lawn company has always treated for grubs after damage
occurs and is now changing their program to apply a pesticide in...
Grubs
I have Grubs in our backyard where we have common bermuda (and prob in
the front where we have St. Augustine). I used Triazicide a couple of
weeks ago, but it looks like they're still around. What do you use to
treat grubs?
grubs in
lawn
Most of the grass in my front yard has turned brown. I pulled a portion
of it up and found grubs. I would estimate that approximately half of
the front yard is dead from the grubs. What should I do?...
Hairy Wisps
on grass blades
We have had very hot humid weater around here lately and a storm came
by yesterday. This morning I noticed these hairy wisps attached to my
grass and they seem to be attached to the dead blades....
Happy Holidays
http://turfscience.com/holiday/ Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, Happy
Kwanzaa, Ramadam Kareem, Joyful Yule! From Sunny South Florida, Phil
has anyone
tried this product
its "fertilome natural guard soil activator." its supposed to be a chemical
equivalent to core aerating, i think.
Has lawn
gone to seed
We have a home in Southern Florida. Our lawn is St Augustine grass. We
have only been in the home for a year (it's our first) and we have been
having tons of problems maintaining a nice lawn....
Have I just
ruined my bermuda lawn
My mother recommended I overseed my lawn, which is Bermuda Common, for
the winter season with ryegrass. I took her advice and the seed she gave
me, but...
Have I killed
my Bermuda sod
I covered my backyard with bermuda sod precisely on March 9th. The land
was prepared and done by professionals.I watered everyday for the first
2-3weeks and i mistakenly applied turf...
Have mostly
bermuda, but want tall fescue
I have several grasses in my lawn including multiple bermudas and some
fescue. We prefer the fescue, although there is not much of it. Is it
possible to have it...
have sand
need grass
I live on a barrier island called Dauphin Island Alabama. This is about
30 miles South of Mobile Alabama. I have sea oats and sand. I also am
on an canal and face the Gulf of Mexico. My drive way seems...
HELP
what is the best type of bermuda grass for a dry hot part of texas, and
will also look good when well maintained ive heard of santa ana, tiffgreen,tifway
and tifton [This message has been edited by ZACHARY (edited 21 April 2005).]
IP:...
Help
I have EL Toro Zoysia and I see that people with bermuda are mowing there
yard down real short. Should I go ahead and mow my yard or should I wait
untill it's completely out of dormant.
Help
I live in Ky and my zoysia is not coming out of dormant. Only in small
spots. The yard is about 3in or so. I went and drove around some of the
golf courses and there zoysia is out of dormant. I went and rented a tri-plex
mower so I could...
Help - I
don't know where to start1
My lawn is a mess and I'm not sure where to start. I live in Rochester
NY. I have 4 kids and a dog, and until last year I ran a family day care
from my home. Needless to...
HELP - lawn
burn from MSMA
I recently moved from northern Canada to the southern US and am not familiar
with lawn care in this climate. I have bermuda grass, and the guy who
does my lawn treated it with MSMA in...
Help - Torpedo
Grass
I need help in Orlando, FL. I just moved into a new construction home.
I have torpedo grass. I have had it since day 1(mid November) but didn't
know what it was until a couple months ago. I have asked...
Help a lawn
newbie
I'm looking to redo my front lawn and I'm having a tough time deciding
on what type of grass to choose. The lawn now is bare dirt I just need
to know whats the next step to take. I'm torn...
Help Before
I pull out my hair!!! Sand Burs
We have sand Burrs, somewhat bad here, they grown in my walkways,driveways,
in my yard, and are not taking over my Veggie Garden. Is their anything
I can...
help deciding
on new lawn in Central Florida
ok.. It is time, or almost time for my lawn project(s). This past winter
I installed a nice sprinkler system for full yard coverage and threw out
rye for...
Help find
nitrogen loving grasses.
I'm working on a project that will be installing an onsite wastewater
treatment system in conjunction with a spray irrigation system within
a Northern Illinois residental...
Help for
experts
I sodded my yard last May with El Toro and it's still brown. I left it
about 3-4 in tall over the winter untill last Monday. I notice it wasn't
growing, so I mowed it down to 1in with a tri-plex mower. I...
help for
perennial ryegrass sportfield
I've a sandbase sport field in Genoa, Italy, and I need the just rate
of Fe for foliar application. Someone can help me?
Help for
the fall
First of all I just want to say that this website and more specifically
these forums have been a huge help to me in getting my yard and landscape
in order. I live in Charlotte, NC. I have about 3/4 of an...
help get
rid of moles
Moles are everywhere, anyone have a successful method to get rid of them?
HELP HELP
I hope someone can help me. I am Rhode Island and my front lawn is zoysia
grass. While it looks great in the summer it is awful in late fall through
mid spring. Whai I want to know is what would be a good type of grass
to...
help i can
not get grass to grow
i live in ohio, and i have a pine in my back yard, that i can not get
any grass to grow unger,
Help I know
nothing about lawns.........
Help please. I just moved to Hawaii and have my first lawn. The lawn has
lots of bare spots and weeds. I don't even know where to start....and
on top of that I know...
Help ID
this texas weed....
Please help ID this weed and provide some suggestions for getting rid
of it. It goes to a seed head very quick. Not sure what it is, but it
is slowly overtaking my yard. I am located in arlington texas...
Help ID/eliminate
this weed
Greetings. Please help identify, and recommend something to eliminate
this weed in my bermuda. It is not really overtaking the yard, just a
nuisiance, throwing runners all over my yard....
help identify
This weed or grass is slowly taking over my lawn in SW Ohio. I would appriciate
any help identifying and a possible solution. Thank you... TK C:\Documents
and Settings\Ted Kappel\Desktop\100_0158.JPG
Help identify
grass type
I live near Nashville, TN and have a mostly fescue 1/4 acre lawn with
full sun in front. I have numerous clumps of apparently ryegrass, but
am not sure. I just bought the house last November, so...
Help Identify
this grass type please
Can anyone help identify this grass type? I believe it to be St. Augustine,
but not sure what type if that is even what it is....
Help identifying
grass
Hi everybody, I just need a "specialist" to tell me which kind of grass
this is. I just bought a new house and the lawn needs some work, I need
to ID before I start working on it....
Help identifying
kinds of grass
Can anyone direct me to a web site or book that shows good photos and/or
illustrations of kinds of grass? We must have a dozen kinds of grass in
our,...
Help identifying
this type grass
well not sure now if this is bermuda grass but looks like it to me ..
need help on identifying it to decide what to do next.. thanks i have
jpg pics of the grass if anyone is...
Help identifying...
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I live in Fort Lauderdale and this stuff is taking over my yard. I've
found pictures of torpedo grass that seemed...
HELP in
Kentucky
I am suffering the pains of a builder who put in a dead lawn 2 years ago.
In brief, he put down sod that sat on the back of a truck trhrough a drought
period. We closed on the house, moved in and left for vacation....
help in west
texas....
ok, i live in west texas... summer gets on average 100... i am looking
at the amazoy zoysia, but do not want to waste money (as i am a teacher
who doesnt have much..) is this a good product for...
Help me
correct my bumpy, poorly graded lawn
I prepared the seed bed and spread my Bermuda seed almost two months ago.
The seed survived several hard rains and the grass came in nicely; however,
the...
Help me get
rid of Bent grass
bentgrass is invading my lawn of kentucky blue and fescue I DONT LIKE
IT how do i get rid of it
Help me get
rid of my St. Augustine Grass!!!
Does anyone have any good ideas on how to get rid of my St. Augustine
grass? I live in Austin, TX where we get a fair amount of rain usually,
but I...
HELP ME!!!
BAHIAGRASS/BERMUDAGRASS PROBLEMS
We seeded our yard 2 years ago with bahiagrass seed mixture. we found
it was horrible and saw another yard in our neighborhood that we liked
and they said it was bermuda....
HELP ME!!!!!!!!!
How do you get rid of current grass where you can start all over?
help me,
please
we have just moved into our new home we had built about a month ago. we
had the entire yard laid with sod and not seeded. we have a few problems.
1. we have some kind of critter (probably skunk or...
help my new
grass
I have no idea what I'm doing, please help! I just moved into a home on
Oahu, HI. where the previous owners didn't care for the lawn at all. This
area used to be a pineapple field and the soil is...
Help my St.
Augustine/Floritam
Hey everyone, just stumbled across this forum and hope someone has some
words of wisdom for me. I soded my whole lawn a few years ago on my very
sandy soil with Floritam/St....
Help my
tifway bermuda has big purplish/brown spots
My husband and I laid 20 pallets of tifway bermuda, about 2 mths ago.
Last week we noticed it was turning a brownish color, now it is more...
help new
sod
we have layed new sod in the high desert in california and it's 90% tall
fescue and 10% bluegrass it's been only 4 day's and it's almost all yellow
brown in color not sure if anyone has any help to try save...
Help picking
grass, Cent. or St. Aug.
My wife and I are building our first house just outside Baton Rouge, La.
that is scheduled to be completed the 2nd week in Nov. We would like any...
Help Please
- St. Augustine problems
I have some problems with my yard. I live in Houston and my lawn has gone
downhill over the last 6 months. I have an irrigation system that I run
every 2-3 days, but am going to...
Help selecting
a grass to over take bermuda
I live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. My lot was once a cotton field for over
20 years. I have no trees and very flat ground, so alot of hot dry summers....
HELP St.
augustinegrass
I applied MSMA on my St. augustine grass by mistake about a week ago.
I have notice a few brown spots, but mostly just some discolorization
of the grass. Will the grass die off, or will it make it. It...
help- used
wrong product on San Augustine
I used a weed and feed that couldn't be used fot my San Augustine and
not it's dying. IS there anything that would stop it from dying?
help with
a new sod farm
I need help. I recently start with a sod farm of kikuyu grass. I am in
Guadalajara, Mexico, but i need all the technical information about this
kind of grass, fertilization, amount of...
help with
Bitter Blue
Hi I purchased my home 2 months ago, 1 of the items that made me fall
in love was the lawn. The prior owner took great care, he had Bitter Blue
brought in and all admires it. Myself I followed his lead, but...
Help with
Centipede Grass
Our Centipede lawn has been getting round areas that appear to be drying
then dying. This happened last summer as well. We are getting new patches
and I am afraid we will lose a lot of our...
Help with
establishing bermudagrass in Florida
Hello everyone. I've finally found a great website for this subject area
. . . Anyway, here's my problem: I live in Orlando, Florida (central)
where I inherited...
Help with
grass growth on red clay lot
I have been in a new home for about a year now. The home when built, had
fescue sod laid down. The sod took in some parts of the yard, however,
in...
Help with
identifying sod type
I don't know too much about sod types and wanted to find out what kind
I have. The builder of my home was not too helpful on this matter... It
spreads by runners, often invading...
help with
lawn after hurricane ivan
We've survived Hurricane Ivan here in Pensacola (close to Alabama), but
our lawn is in great need of help. Large areas that were beds under trees
will now be grass due to...
Help with
Massachussets lawn problems!
I live in north central Massachusetts in Templeton. I need to know what
is the best type of grass is best for my three problem areas. I've tried
everything and was just...
Help with
my St. Augustine
I live in Los Angeles and am having trouble with about 300 square feet
of St. Augustine sod that I installed about 4-5 weeks ago. I have given
it plenty of water. Plenty. Halfo of it is growing...
help with
new empire zoysia sod!!
hey guys and girls!!this is my first post here althought ive been reading
posts for months now!anyways, i live in virginia beach virginia about
5 miles off the water and...
Help With
New St. Augustine Sod
I have just moved into a new house where I switched from the Tiff (419)
Bermuda to St. Augustine. The houses beside me and behind me have Bermuda.
I noticed this morning some Bermuda...
Help with
Nut Grass!!!
I have new sod that just went in. I thought I killed everything that was
growing before, but now it's growing through the sod. I was told it is
nutgrass
Help with
Palmetto-St. Augustine
Prior to installing my palmetto-st. augustine sod i had the area cleared
and laid a base of 50/50 soil. Prior to and during the installation it
had been...
Help with
sodding yard!
First let me say that I am a new homeowner and have no clue about turf.
I live in Dallas TX. I am re sodding my lawn with St. Augustine, because
I had giant bare spots due to a large tree. I took the old...
Help with
weed in Zoysia
I had my back lawn re-sodded with Emerald Zoysia approx. 3 months ago.
I have about 4dozen+ pieces of sod that seem to be totally covered in
some sort of grass or weed. It is sort of a lime-green'ish color...
Help with
Winter Blade Grass in Tiff Green Bermuda
I live in Orange County in Southern California. This winter I have had
sometype of a green bladed grass with white seeds or pods growing all
over my...
Help with
yellow grass!!!!
Hi I'm new to the forums and to having a house. So I hope I don't ask
any silly question on here so here goes. I just bought a house and the
front yard is ok little yellow spots where the...
Help Yellow
Sod
I laid new sod 6 days ago. I tilled and added fertiizer to the soil. I
made sure the grass was flush to the ground. I water twice a day for 30
minutes. The sod went from green, to gray-blue, to a yellow-brown. Under...
Help Zoysia
vs Bermuda
Need help in choosing a lawn for South Louisiana Home. Have narrowed it
down to Empire zoysia, Palisades zoysia, or Celebration Bermuda. What
would be the better lawn choice for my climate area(Lot of rain and...
help! almost
killed our bermuda grass!
we put the wrong fertilizer (for st. augustine) on our bermuda grass and
now there are brown death spots. is there anything we can do to bring
it back...
Help! Can
you identify this grass
I want to Weed B Gone by lawn, but it says not to use on St Augustine
or Centipede Lawns. Problem is, I just moved into this house and have
no idea what type...
HELP! Centipede
or Bermuda. I already re-seeded my lawn
One year ago I was told that my lawn was centipede. This spring I leveled
my yard with 28 cubic yards of river sand to fix drainage...
HELP! Centipede
or Bernuda. I already re-seeded my lawn
One year ago I was told that my lawn was centipede. This spring I leveled
my yard with 28 cubic yards of river sand to fix drainage...
HELP! HARD
TIME GROWING GRASS
WE LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA AND WE BOUGHT OUR HOUSE 1 YEAR AGO. WE ARE DESPERATE
FOR ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO WITH OUR LAWN. IT IS HORRIBLE. WE HAVE GRASS
IN PATCHES COVERING ABOUT 60 PERCENT OF THE...
Help! My
Bermuda grass is dying!!!!
I sodded 10,000 sq. feet of hybrid bermuda last year at our new house
in central Texas. I took great care last year to insure that it 'took'
well...and it did. After it's dormant...
Help! New
Sod Dying
Can anybody Help????? I live in south Florida.I have a backyard that is
covered by oak trees. Because I thought grass would never grow there I
had mulch as ground cover. I found out about Palmetto St Augustine and...
Help! SA
grass being eaten!
I planted about 50 plugs of St. Augustine grass near my patio back in
June, and they have spread quite nicely. However, I recently noticed that
the grass on a couple of the original...
HELP! ST
AUGUSTINE COMPETING WITH CENTIPEDE
Help! I've been plugging and sprigging Centipede in my yard for about
5 yrs and it's doing great. It's finally really spreading in. When we...
Help! Unknown
Wierd Problem W/Grass--A Bug
Help me! I have asked many people what is in my lawn and no one has seen
anything like this! There are little round patches in my lawn where the
grass has disappeared and...
Help! What
is growing in my lawn
There is a strange weed growing in my lawn. I need to know what it is
so I can learn how to "take care" of it. It looks like a small spider
plant growing across my lawn. The weed keeps...
HELP! Zoysia
still has lots of brown
Two summers ago we installed Emerald Zoysia ourselves. Last summer it
came back beautifully. This year we have a lawn that is only about 50%
green. We are in the...
Help!!
I live near charlotte, nc. I am giving up the fight on fescue. I have
Plantation Fescue in the front yard. Like most people here, it looks great
in the spring and fall. And looks terrible in the summer. Also, i have
some wild...
Help!! 1
year sod on poor soil bed
We moved into a new home last Feb '02 in central Iowa. Our home in a rear
yard walk out. The turf is Rye and Kentucky Blue. The sod was laid over
compact clay at the...
HELP!! -Just
discovered my bare dirt (pre-sod) was planted w/bermuda gras
I have a bare lawn (new construction) in coastal SE GA that I ws getting
ready to sod with…
HELP!!!!!!
I have a two more questions: I don't know if the grass that was planted
on my back yard is St. Augustine but it is planted next to a sorgum field
and some of the yard is turning yellow. Any suggestions? Another question:
When I...
help!!!!!!!!!!-please
i have a ist growing season z52 lawn. i applied a feritlome product with
iron and 2 days later half of my lawn is brown. despite following direction
sto a "t"
HELP, need
pasture
Could you please help me, I have spent over $2000.00 to have a horse pasture
and all I have is brown stubble, iron weed, LOTS of lupine, yarrow and
buckwheat, but, no grass. I was sold seed that was...
Help...new
gardener here
Hello everyone, I am so glad I found this message board. I no NOTHING
about gardening, lawn care, etc. I am trying to get a lawn started, but
having trouble. I had my 3000 sq foot...
Help: Lawn
Overtaken by Weeds
Just started taking care of my new lawn and already have mostly weeds
growing… After looking at some weed pictures on the net, I suspect most
of my weeds to be crabgrass. Although I’ve read on this...
HELP-HUSBAND
WANT TO POUR 18 YARDS OF SAND ON MY LAWN
We live in Central Florida. Have a beautiful lawn of St. Augustine grass,
green and healthy even in deep shade. My husband wants...
Helping
bermuda spread
I have some pretty healthy bermuda in my backyard, but still have several
barespots in it. There have been runners going through the barespots for
over a year now. What can I do to help it spread...
Herbacide
to rid yard of bermuda grass
Looking for a herbacide to rid St Augustine yard of Bermuda grass. Heard
something about a product called Image but cannot find the maker...
Herbicide
for Kyllinga
If anyone is having trouble with Green Kyllinga try (CERTAINTY) a Monsanto
product Mix at a rate of 1.25 ozs./43,560(1 acre) with a non-ionic surfactant
(1 quart/100 gallons) of water in tank mix. If...
herbicide
for seahore paspalum
I have a newly sprigged seashore paspalum lawn...and I have weeds (nutgrass,
etc.). Any suggestions of an appropriate herbicide?
Herbicide
for use in Kentucky 31
I have a Kentucky 31 lawn in middle Tennessee (Nashville). What is the
best herbicide to use to control weeds in this lawn? What is the rate
application ...and... When should it be...
Herbicide
recommendations for killing weedy grass in Zoyzia
I live in northeastern Louisiana, near Monroe. Last year we bought a house
that has zoyzia in the front lawn. I am not sure...
herbicides
What herbicide(s)can kill broadleaf weeds and grass weeds , which are
compatible in a tank mix. Something like MSMA and 24d combination that
will mix together. What are the advantages of liquid fertilizer and how
long do they...
HERBICIDES
What would be a good rate/1000 of MSMA to get a good burn on broadleaf
and grassy weed infested bermuda. Would turf benefit from a liquid fert.
and or iron mix with the MSMA.
here's one
for ya
The golf course Im at is located in north Florida right on the intercoastal
and is very low lying. As you could expect we have our fair share of sedge.
Get this, a couple weeks ago we applied ronstar and now...
high cutting
bermuda turf
Anyone know which variety looks good when cut relatively high like 2 inches?
It seems all the studies are conducted at .5 inches or 1 inch which is
unrealistic for most homeowners. It's...
hole in
centipede
I live in SC and discovered many small (about the size of a half dollar)
holes in my centipede. It is obvious that some critters are digging the
holes. Any advice on how to get cntrol of these varmets? Thanks-Erik...
Hollow Tine
Forking on Houston Lawns
As a rule, do the good folk of Houston tend to use hollow tine forks on
the St Augustine grasses? It strikes me that the 'soil'?, down here is
so poor that...
home lawn
renovation
I plan on spraying roundup to my existing lawn right before spring time,
tilling it, cultivating it to 6 inches, and then propagating the soil
with either companion or zenith zoysia seed...
Home remedies
for Faerie Rings needed
I live in Spokane Washington and work at a home improvement store. At
one point in time, there was a small, local feed type store that sold
a product that killed faerie ring...
Homeowner
bermudagrass control
Is there anything available to the homeowner over the counter for Bermudagrass
suppression? Acclaim is about $300 a gallon here. I formerly held a turfgrass
and ornamental...
Horizontal
growth for St Aug during summer
Does anyone get horizontal spreading on their St Aug during the summer?
Our local radio guru mentioned yesterday that the horizontal growth...
Hot Spot
Woes.... Advice Requested
I have Floratam St. Augustine and much of my yard is sunny. This July,
I am getting very little rain. and have quite a few hot spots in my grass
by the time I get home...
how aggressive
is floratam mixed with bahia
I live in south florida and have just layed down strips of floratam sod
about 5 feet apart from each other. The question i have is how long is
it going to...
how and when
to kill centipede grass
my yard is being taken over by centipede grass.How do I kill the creepy
grass?
How can I
kill st Augustine growing in Bermuda
I had beautiful Bermuda lawn however I have st Augustine patch growing
in to it , how can I safely eliminate st Augustine without killing Bermuda...
how deep
How deep does the soil need to be free of rocks and compacted soil to
allow good grass growth? The depth of a core aerator, around 4"? I'm getting
ready to seed a 1-year-old yard and need to know if I should really tear
it up...
how do i
care for st augustine grass
I recently bought a new house that has st augustine grass. I have no idea
how to care for it. Watering, fertilizing etc. I would like to know what
the most...
How do I
control Bermuda around flower beds
Please, help! I'm tired of trying to keep the bermuda grass out of my
flower beds and away from young trees. I've tried pulling/digging and
round-up but...
How do I
eradicate nut grass in my Floratam lawn
How do I ERADICATE NUT GRASS in Floratam lawn? I tried Scotts Bonus S
in September and it killed everything, including the Floratam. IP:...
How Do I
Get Bermuda out of Centipede
When my wife and I purchased our property we seeded bermuda grass(That
was a mistake). Now I am in the process of plugging my lawn with centipede.
Is there anything...
How do I
get Dark green turf
I have a dilema that I hope someone can help me with. I want to know how
to get a deep, dark green turf without overstimulating the lawn. In the
past I have fertilized heavy and end up mowing...
How do I
get my St. Aug to grow in shade
My St. Aug is beautiful in the sunny areas, but will not budge more than
a foot or two into the shady areas. I have read it does well in some shade
(which is what...
How do I
get rid of bahia and plant bermuda lawn
We live on the Treasure Coast in FL. We have Bahia grass and HATE it.
Our lawn has huge bald spots and is over run with weeds. We also hate
the...
how do i
get rid of crickets
I live in a room in basement and there are like 3 or 4 crickets behind
the wall making noise every night. They are driving me nuts!!!! Ther are
behind the wall or baseboard so i...
How do I
get rid of moles
How do I get rid of moles? They are making tunnels that are driving me
crazy. Is there any sprays that I can use or is this a problem that will
eventually go away?
How do I
get rid of Moss
I forgot to include this in my last question. How do I get rid of moss
in my yard. It is basically around some maple trees in rather large patches
and seems to just pull up without any problems.
How do I
get rid of Zoysia grass
We bought some Zoysia plugs agout ten years ago, but we didn't know that,
at least in Wisconsin, it is yellow or brown most of the time. Our other
grass is green by mid April,...
How do I
kill wild grasses in Bermuda
Does anyone know how to kill wild grasses in non-dormant Bermuda. I use
roundup in the winter. I spot spray with roundup during the growing season.
Is there a better...
How do I
know what kind of grass I have
I have a house in the Detroit area, and I have no idea what kind of grass
I have in my yard. All I know is it looks awful...grows in clumps and...
How do I
Level an existing lawn
My st.Augustine lawn slopes at various areas. How can I level. What kind
of dirt do I throw overit to level it off? Will the dirt hurt the grass?
How do I
Overseeding St. Augustine
Good afternoon, I'm trying to restart my lawn due to some drought and
poor watering conditions. I currently have a backyard that has St. Augustine
that is completely dead. I...
How do i
remove heavy thatch in a floratam lawn
Hi, i ahve approx 20,000 sq ft yard and used floratam sod last march.
i have a heavy layer of thatch in some spots. it looks like hay with...
How do I
tell what type of lawn I have
I bought some Weed n Feed, but it states only for St Augestine lawns.
Of course I have no idea. How do I tell or where can I go to find out?
IP:...
How do you
KILL Bahiagrass that invaded St Aug Grass
Bahiagrass is getting a step into my lawn. I have tried Bonus S and a
weed killer that will not harm St Aug but the darn thing wont die....
How Late
Can I Plant
I live in Dallas, TX. We have mild winters and I was wondering how late
I can plant St Augustine and sod my entire backyard? Thanks, New_Yard
How long
does it take a person (on average) to lay a pallet of sod
.
How long
does it take a unexperienced person to lay a pallet of sod
I am on my 3rd application of Round-Up to kill the centipede and common
bermuda I have....
how much
dirt
What would be the formula to figure, how much dirt would it take to fill
and level out an area approximately: 550sq ft x 6in deep. Thank You.....
How Much
Grass Will Grow
How much grass can I expect to see from each new blade? Am I looking at
a 1-inch square of grass, 2-inches, 4-inches, more, less...? I planted
a new lawn, Fescue Kentucky 31, and its just starting...
How much
sand to lay and how to lay it
ok guys I have a bermuda/fescue mix. Mostly bermuda as I seeded last year.
Anyway- this weekend I am going to aerate (plug) -- overseed, and sand.
Actually I...
How much
to water new sod
We recently had to replace our lawn (don't ask) and we put in new tall
fescue sod and a sprinkler system. The sod is one week old. Since we put
it in, we've watered every morning via a timer before...
How much
zoysia sun
How much sun does your zoysia get? I have 2 areas that I recently plugged.
One area gets almost all day sun (doing awesome) ansd another side (that
I even did with larger almost sode...
How tall
will St Aug grass get in full sun vs
How tall will St Aug grass get in full sun vs. Shade? I notice the grass
next to the house is almost a foot high and the grass in the yard "N....
How to add
organic material to established lawn
Hi all, My lawn is a wreck. Lots of weeds and very little grass. It is
mostly hard clay and is very patchy. My lot has lots of slopes so I am
afraid to...
How to Apply
Fertilizer
I am working on a project to determine how accurately homeowners apply
fertilizers. Also how to help homeowners do a better job of applying fertilizers.
This will address determining square feet in...
How to do
soil test
I hear lots of discussion about soil test results and recommendations
on this forum. So how do I get a soil test and see how my bermudagrass
lawn is fairing? What is the cost? How frequently do...
How to eliminate
St Augustine in my Bermuda
Despite my efforts, my neighbor's ST Augustine grass is creeping into
my Bermuda (Tiff 419) yard. I've had St AUgustine, don't want it again.
I recall...
How to eradicate
centipede grass, replace with bahaia
I need to totally eradicate all the centipede grass in a beautiful, established
lawn of 2 acres. I need to establish bahaia or...
How to get
bermuda out of Zoysia and...
also my sodded Emerald Zoysia, in Mississippi, is less than three years
old and it greens up very slowly and an in patches. It looks like like
a leopard in some...
How to get
rid of earthworm
I am looking for a way to get rid of the earthworm in my putting green.
The grass is a Bent varity. Can not remember which one. I know they are
good for the soil but the leave a mess with all...
How to get
rid of Zoysia grass
My zoysia grass is slowly taking over my yard and I would like to get
rid of it. I have sprayed grass killer on it, but it starts growing after
about 6 months. Can anyone...
How to get
St Augustine healther
Hi everyone. I'm in South Florida and had a few questions on my St Augustine
lawn. In the past, I had a dollar weed problem that I resolved over the
winter using...
How to grow
ground cover on clay filled soil
Outside my home on one side is a small hill that is without any ground
cover like grass etc. because the ground soil has a lot of clay in it.
Is there...
How to identify
current type grass
Hello, Is there a way to identify what type of grass is in the yard? I
have checked with local sod centers and the samples they have do not look
like what I...
How to kill
all weeds before greenup
I live in NC & have a hybrid bermuda 419 lawn. The grass is dormant
now & I want to basically kill everything that is green in the lawn!
What is the best product to...
how to kill
bahia grass in dormant centipede
Hi! I have centipede in my yard which is mostly dormant right now. I also
have (unfortunately) bahia grass in spots. I HATE this! How can I get
rid of the...
How to kill
bermuda grass
I live in Bristol, VA. I hate bermuda grass because it turns so brown
in the winter. Let me tell you what I have done and you tell me if I've
done the right thing. I mowed...
how to kill
fescue in zoysia grass
I used to have a rich front yard of emerald zoysia, but in the last year
I have noticed other grass invading it. A chem lawn company told me the
invader was fescue and that it would be...
How to kill
grass
Is there a way to kill all other grasses in a lawn other than Bermuda?
I live in the southeast.
how to kill
grass and weeds
We're trying to kill all weeds and unwanted grass so that we can plant
new grass seed. We have tried Round-up many times and all I see is little
brown patches and lots of green...
How to kill
grass naturally
I want to kill the grass in my driveway before spreading tons of limestones..What
can I use to kill the grass naturally? I have toddlers and pets.
How to kill
St. Augustine Grass w/o killing Bermuda
Our neighbor planted st augustine grass and it is slowly but surely invading
our bermuda grass. How can we stop this invasion...
How to Kill
St. Augustine in Flower Beds
Is there anything I can spary on St. Augustine that is growing in my flower
beds without harming my plants and tress? I live in Tampa, FL.
How to level
My yard is incredibly un-level. I am at the bottom of a slight hill so
all the water on my street drains into my yard - especially into the lower
spots. What is the best way to level this? A...
how to make
a bumpy uneven lawn smooth
Help... I live in a 2 year old house where the builder just threw bermuda
sod over what ever he left behind. Not to mention the grade was not really
adressed. After 2...
How to plant
a patch of St Augistine sod
We are new to this area and we recently took out a tree in our front yard.
I have never plant sod before. I would assume since there is surronding
grass, that the sod...
How to remove
old st aug sod
I recently bought a house in south florida. The existing st augustine
lawn has been neglected (bugs, no watering, you name it)and I want to
replace it. What is the best...
How to remove
Wild Bermuda or Wiregrass from Established lawn.
Just purchased a home here in Chesterfield Va. And with the home came
Wild bermuda grass or wiregrass. It has invested some...
How to re-seed
I need to know the process for re-seeding fescue. Is that simply spread
seeds in the lawn? Thanks.
How to restore
Burmuda Grass
Our builder planted Burmuda sod 20 years ago when our house was built,
but the landscape has taken on a whole new shape since then with a lot
more shade. The Burmuda grass is very thin and...
how to save
a heavily neglected st. augustine...
lawn overgrown with weeds? hi, i just bought a house in central florida.....anyways,
the yard had a nice lush st. augustine lawn, but having been neglected
over...
How to shorten
3" tall bermuda
I have 3 month old bermuda sod and after going on vacation for 7 days
my bermuda grew to about 3" tall. I tried cutting it shorter but I was
cutting too much off the...
How to thin
out our Kikuyu Lawn
We layed our kikuyu in August last year and already near the house it
is very thick how can we thin it our. Mowing it short will not help will
it.
How to water
and care for new lawn
We just layed St. Augustine sod on Friday. Can you over water it in the
first 2weeks?? It's been hot with no rain. We've been doin 3 times a day
for 15 min. Also, is it...
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Ok everyone, I just overseeded my lawn with RebelIII Tall Fescue. I have
a few bare spots on my lawn, where I really need this Fescue to grow.
From time to time I look out the window, and I've got sparrows...
Hybrid bermuda
sprigs
I think my lawn has a variety of hybrid bermuda but needing repair. Wanting
ti know if anyone knows of a online site that sells sprigs for delivery?
Or would I be better off getting them locally?
Hybrid Bermuda
Weeds
I live in Sacramento, Califonia. I have a problem with Poa Annua. I have
a Hybrid Bermuda lawn. I am getting an abundance of Poa Annua in my lawn.
So far, Round up and pulling them out one at a time is the...
hydro seeding
zoysia
I live in Atlanta , GA and currently have bermuda and is gradually dying.
I am interested in zoysia but the sod is expensive. I am in need of information
about hydro seeding using zoysia...
hydroseeding
vs sod
I am in the Atlanta area (Newnan) and I am in need of a new bermuda yard.
I have around a 15 pallet job. Estimates are around 2K for hydro vs 3.2K
for sod. These prices include a good bit of prepwork. I...
hydroseeding
zoysia
anyone ever heard of hydroseeding zoysia? how much would something like
that run for two acres? does it really reduce the watering frequency?
i almost
had enough!!
i planted floratan but 3 pallets werent enough i ran out of money.never
rolled.could i just use seed for the rest?will it spread?any advise for
me?when do i mow? its been less then a week.ty in florida....
I am I doing
this right
How long should it take to plant a 10 pound bag of grass seed? I have
planting for two days now. Also how close together should I be planting
the seeds? How deep should I be digging the seed...
I dont know
what kind of grass i have
HELP ME SOMEONE...i just bought this home and the lst owners installed
new sod...but the thing is that i dont know what kind of grass it is....does
anyone know...
I Hate Bahia
My centipede yard is bwing taken over by bahia grass. Bahia shoots up
these stalks on a weekly basis making me mow every week. Centipede can
go weeks without mowing. How can I get rid of the bahia in my centipede?
IP:...
i hate bermuda
grass!!!
i was once told the best thing to do with bermuda grass is to fertelize
and enjoy, but i hate the stuff. I killed, re-soiled, and re-seeded my
lawn two years ago and have a well established lawd of...
I hate St.
Augustine
What are my logical options for Central Florida? I'd like a softer grass
that isn't high maintainence if possible. Also, if my neighbor already
has a lawn from St. Augustine, how would it affect my...
I have Bermuda
for the 1st time..help!
We moved to Midland Texas in early June and have Bermuda grass for the
1st time. It has developed brown patches recently. Is this too much water,
Not enough water,...
I just made
my own garden hose dechlorinator
This is more of an experiment for me than a necessity. I've read that
the chlorine in tap water can kill off the beneficial microbes on the
surface...
i like a
different kinda grass!!
what kind do ya'll like. I like B.C. kind.
I live in
Indiana and have a lot of pine trees but hardly any grass
I need help! I just moved into a house in Indianapolis. We have a lot
of pine trees and other...
I need an
internship somewhere in the Southeast
If someone knows of a business that will take a UTK student for an internship
preparing ball fields e-mail me at joldham1@utk.edu. Thanks IP:...
I need HELP!!!!!!!!!
I have bahia grass and want to resod my front yard which gets direct sunlight(I
live in Tampa also). I just dont know what is the best sod to get. I thought
bahia would be the best as far as not getting...
I need info
I nees info on sod farming for a school project. I need to know salary
and things like that. I will be putting this info on a poster. You have
no Idea how hard it is to find this stuff on the internet....
I need serious
help with new sod
Fescue in Atlanta. We put down new sod Saturday. The sod looked fine.
We watered it and all was well. Now, there are 2 spots in the yard where
the sod looks like crap. It's...
I need some
advise about a my neighbor, I am up in the air here!
Hello, I found out tonight how Obsessed I am over my lawn. As most you
know I am trying to level out my...
I Need Some
Help in Charlotte, NC
Hello everybody I live in Charlotte, NC and I purchased my house in June.
I have Bermuda Sod in my front yard. When I moved in, the grass was brown.
It hadn’t been watered...
i need to
know what type
hi. i am hoping someone an point me in the direction of a good site that
has pictures of the different lawn types. i am trying to find mine so
i can look after it properly. if...
I over fertilized
my St. Augustine grass..
I am pretty sure I over-fertilzed my St. Augustine grass. Am I screwed??
Will the grass die or will it come back to life? Is there anything I can
do to save...
I think I
killed my Floratam. Please Help!
I recently purchased a home with a brand new St. Augustine lawn (6 months
old.) I noticed some weeds in the back yard so I went Home Depot and...
I think I
planted a different type of grass in one area, what now
Hello. I'm having a little trouble getting my lawn looking good. This
is my first house and when we...
i think i
put too much turf builder down
i recently put down scotts turf builder on my fescue lawn now i have this
very light colored grass maybe yellow i have also put down seed and now
i have a very beautiful...
ice plant
to grass
Does anyone have a recommendation for a simple guide to tearing out ice
plant and planting grass seed (in San Diego)? Is it a difficult process?
Identify
Floratam
How can you differentiate between Floratam and the other varieties of
St. Augusstine? We just moved into a house with an established lawn of
St. Augustine but don't know what it is.
Identify
this weed Please (Pic Attached)
This prostrate running weed is driving me crazy. I am hoping to do enough
research on it to finally put it to rest this fall and next spring. It
has long roots that seem to...
Identifying
a St. Augustine Weed
I am having trouble identifying a weed in my St. Augustine lawn. I bought
18 months ago and the first summer discovered it and that it was too late
to do anything. I pulled it as...
identifying
a weed
I have a weed or grass in my yard that I want to get rid of ,but I dont
know what it is. I live in georgia. The weed is aboout a foot high and
at the top it looks like a V with black almost like black...
identifying
grass
I have a grass growing in my lawn and where we have put flower beds in,
not knowing to remove the bulbs, anyway cant seem to identify this type
of grass, grows in clumps and has a bulb at the root, want to...
Identifying
types of St. Augustine
We have purchased a home with a large yard of St. Augustine grass filled
with a variety of weeds, clover, wild "flowers". We have no idea what
type it is, but have...
Ignorant
Michigan Housewife seeks Assistance w/ new lawn
Hello everyone! I found this forum while doing some research, trying to
decide whether or not to purchase some...
i'm clueless,
help
I'm new to this forum but always have desired a beautiful lawn. I have
a year old lawn that is starting to show problems. I have "areas" where
the blades are turning brown and not growing. It seems...
Image (Imazaquin)
& Crabgrass
I had some patches of crabgrass in my St. Augustine and read on the label
that image (imazaquin) will control it, so it applied it at the rate suggested
by the label (with surfactant), and am very...
Image herbacide
A lawn service sprayed Image/MSMA mix on my bermuda just as it was getting
pretty green after dormancy almost four weeks ago. It turned brown within
four days and is still brown. Is the grass dead or will it...
Image herbicide
dead bermuda
A lawn service sprayed Image/MSMA mix on my bermuda just as it was getting
pretty green after dormancy almost four weeks ago. It turned brown within
four days and is...
Image, Crabgrass
& Sedge
Recently, I discovered Image sold in a hose end applicator. Last weekend
I sprayed it over my emerald zoysia backyard to control Sedge and Crabgrass
that had sprouted in my 2 month old...
Images of weeds: Common
bermudagrass, Cynodon dactylon
Top ten questions about lawns and turf.
Images of weeds:
Crabgrass, Digitaria
Top ten questions about lawns and turf.
Images of weeds:
Green kyllinga, Kyllinga brevifolia
Top ten questions about lawns and turf.
Images of weeds:
Unknown
Top ten questions about lawns and turf.
In Illinois,
rye for green grass in winter
I live in Champaign, IL which is 150 miles south of Chicago. My lawn is
Kentucky Bluegrass. Last year, I threw some seed in one area of my...
In search
of the perfect Floratam lawn!!!
I have my lawn in the front of my house was originally bahia. I bought
a couple pallets of floratam and was only able to cover 3 quarters of
the lawn. It...
In the soil
My neighbor had grubs last year and I think he killed them. I treated
my lawn with a product from Spectricide to keep them from getting into
my lawn. So now that the winter is over there are some dead patches, but
I'm not sure if they...
Incomplete
Paspalum Green
The growth on some areas of the clean up is sparse. Mostly on high spots
but some low areas too. Not all greens, not all high spots. Most of the
green is dense and tight except for...
Infestation
of Fescue Look Alike Weeds
My Bermuda grass is infested with a weed that looks a lot like fescue.
It has fine blades with seeds at the very top. I know it is not fescue
because it will eventually...
Informal
Survey
Hello Lawn Enthusiasts, I would like to take a little and very informal
survey. I’ve read a few times here on this forum not to seed warm season
turf (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede...). I’m curious to hear the...
Initial Laying
of Seville Grass
I laid Seville St. Augustine grass one week ago. Does anyone know if the
grass should lighten in color while it is initially rooting? I have a
few white spots here and...
Inland So.
Calif lawn
I live just below the foothills of the San Bernardino Mts. in So. California.
We have very dry hot summers and cool winters. My lawn is presently a
mixture of bermuda,...
innoculant
i need some info on sumplmental growth products if ya'll have any information
for turf.
Installing
new sod
I'm getting some St. Augustine installed in my yard. What should I do
to prepare my yard for the sod. Half of my yard is dirt, the other half
is just a bunch of weeded grass crap. Any suggestions would be...
Installing
New St. Augustine
I'm about to put a new lawn down. After reading some of the threads here,
I'm questioning some of my plans. I'm definately putting down St. Augustine.
So far in some area of...
Interesting
question
Howdy. I'm writing a suspense novel and need a bit of technical assistance.
I'm hoping a detective can ascertain that a body was buried on a deep-south
sod farm (by Mobile) because of...
intrusion
of ryegrass into St. Augustine lawn
I have a half acre lot with good St. Augustine growth....have patched
it with Floritan. I get small patches of ryegrass in my...
Irrigating
Tifway 419 Bermuda
Recently installed (10 days) tifway 419 sod in Savannah GA area. What
would be a good irrigation schedule while sod establishes? As well after
establishment.
Irrigation
Hi I've been in the golf irrigation business(installing and trouble shooting)for
ten years in Canada. I've been thinking of trying to move to the U.S.
where the season is longer. Was wondering if anyone had...
Is a reel
mower necessary for zoysia
I just had my back sodded with zoysia a month ago. It isn't time to mow
yet but I have read that reel mowers are optimal for this type of grass.
What are the dissadvanteges for...
is floratam
able to take over bahia
I have a mixed lawn and I hope it wont take years for floratam to take
over. any help would be apreciated. rich in south florida
Is it Bermuda
grass
Is it bermuda grass? How can I tell if the now dormant grass in my yard
is bermuda grass? I want to get rid of it because of how it looks dead
outside of the summer time. I have been...
Is it really
too late
Hi, someone who recently saw pics of my deteriorating lawn told me "it's
too late." blah blah "you're on your own"... What do you think? is it
really too late? here are some...
Is it to
early to put out weed preventer
What is good for centipede?
is it true
I'm wondering if it's really true that you can kill weeds on the Seashore
Paspalum by pouring salt water on it.
is my bermuda
dead
I had some bermuda soil laid down last year it was around september i
think the sod never rooted to the ground i think the temperature never
got warm enough outside.If i put alot of water on the sod will...
Is my St.
Augustine Doomed See pic
I'm afraid I've killed my grass. It started turning brown and just spread
from there. I thought maybe I wasn't watering enough, so I watered more.
Seems to have made it worse....
Is october
too late for zoysia sod
We live in Rome, Georgia and our home is just now ready for sod. Is middle
to late October too late to lay Zoysia sod. What are the negatives? If
not now, when...
Is palmetto
suseptable to fungus
I live in Fort Lauderdale and when it rains heavy for a couple/few days
straight the swell in my yard can stay saturated. My soil drains relatively
fast unless we...
Is Salam
really the perfect beach house grass
I was give a patch of Salam Sod from Southern Turf Nurseries (http://www.southernturf.com/turf.htm),
has any one ever used this grass? Info...
Is there
any interest in organic turf managment
I've been using organic methods and materials on...
Is there
any interest in organic turf managment
Oh boy, you don't have a clue, do you? Do your homework...
Is this
a fungus What do I use to treat?
I live in central Florida and my 1 year old St Augustine grass is turning
brown. At first I thought it was just a reaction to the cooler weather
we...
is this
crabgrass
Hi folks, I had a crabgrass infestation at my home here in Rhode Island
last year. I tore a lot of it out... repaired lawn with both sod and seeding.
I had the lawn de-thatched and fertilized in late March. Couldn't (didn't)...
Is this St.
Augustine If so...
Lawn pics - www.raslurry.com/lawn Ok, I'm a first time homeowner out in
Southern California and relitively new to lawncare (I mowed it once or
twice as a kid...) The...
Is wire
Grass a form of Bermuda grass
Wire Grass Denied: read all the posts prior to mounting the 'total kill'
of my yard full of wire...
Is wire Grass
a form of Bermuda grass
I am from South Carolina and we have a pesty grass that takes over, everyone
calls it...
Is zoysia
my solution
I'm a total newbie to serious lawn care so please bear with me. I live
in Kansas City and have a real problem spot in my yard. It's on the north
side of the house under a large sycamore...
Italian
rye or quack grass
I think I have either italian rye or quackgrass growing in my St. Augustine.
I had it sodded in November and now this weed is going crazy. Is there
a way to rid my lawn of this...
J-2 Bermuda
for putting surfaces
Hi, I am trying to find any data or research done on J-2 Bermuda grass
for putting surfaces. I understand that a few people have used it and
like it, but I...
Jackpot Bermuda
Grass
I am wondering if Jackpot Bermuda Grass is a good type of grass of Baseball
Fields. All the info I have gotten looks good but is anyone out there
that has this growing. How long did it take to get...
Jerry Baker's
Tonics
I'm curious if many of you turf pros have seen or heard of Jerry Baker's
home-concocted turf tonics, and what your opinion is of them. Here's a
link:...
Johnson Grass
& Mold
Anyone have any suggestions for killing Johnson grass that is coming up
all over my bermuda lawn??? Also what product do you recommend for killing
mold problems from heavy rains and standing water??...
Johnson grass
vs Rye
How can I kill some Johnson grass without killing my perennial rye? Roundup
seems to leave a large dead patch which is not a good thing!
Johnson/Vassy
Grass Herbicide
I have a Jiggs Bermuda hayfield. The Johnson and Vassy grass are taking
over. How do I kill it without disturbing my bermuda?
Just Hydromulched
w/ Zenith Zoysia
I just had my yard hydromulched on Friday (5/16/03). It looks like I already
have some small sprigs popping up. Is that possible? I thought it would
be at least another week...
Just moved
in - yard is painful - some St. Augustine
I just moved into a house in Austin, TX. Here is the deal. Yard is a mess.
It's about 50% St. Augustine in front and back...problem is the...
Just moved
in, lawn turns brown
I just moved into a house that's about 2 years old. The bluegrass lawn
looked excellent when we moved in, but the neighbors said that the previous
occupants watered every single day no matter...
Just planted
Centipede grass
Just laid Centipede Sod last week 04/05/04 in Wilson NC zone 7 Got it
from reputable Sod farm in NC, dormant when delivered (golden brown!!)
tilled soil to 6in, cleared all weeds and...
just sod...dont
plug
imo, plugging takes just too much effort. especially with zoysia, since
it will take so much time to get what you want...its like watching paint
dry. just sod the darn yard and take care of it... its...
Just Starting,
Need Help
Hi, I'm new to the turf business, but I have been researching it for months
now. I have many questions to ask, and I even have a little input sometimes.
I live in central Louisiana. I have...
Kentucky
31
Grrrrr... I have been having serious porblems with my lawn. First of all,
the Kentucky 31 that I plant tends to DIE! I live in SC where it is humid
and hot during the summer. Anyone have any ideas what kind of...
Kentucky
Blue Grass going to seed.
I have Kentucky Blue grass in central Iowa and it has been going to seed
after it is cut. The lawn is only about 2" to 2 1/2" tall. I have also
noticed several...
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Does anyone know if Kentucky bluegrass can grow well in Northeast Florida?
If so, are there any problems with this grass? I'm contemplating seeding
my yard with a low maintenance grass. Any input would...
Kentucky
Bluegrass in Florida
I am buying some property in the Tallahassee region of Florida and am
wondering if Kentucky Bluegrass can be grown there if it is watered, fertilized,
mowed...
Kentucky
Bluegrass or Emerald Zoysia
Hello everybody: I'm new to this forum... I live in Cary, NC (next to
Raleigh) and I’m looking to upgrade my current turf. I currently have
Turf-Type Tall Fescue (Palmer's...
kentucky
fescue on football field
will it be okay to plant
Kikuyu Grass
turning yellow and dying
Hello to you all, I have the follwing problem. My Kikuyu grass is having
yellow spots that are increasing in diferent areas and are getting bigger.
I use a 20-20-20...
kikuyu in
bentgrass
hi im Mark from Katoomba Australia im trying to remove kikuyu grass from
my bentgrass lawn any tips poisons or ideas would be a great help
Kikuyu in
San Fran
Will Kikuyu be suitable for use on fairways and roughs year round in San
Francisco or what is best?
Kikuyu in
St. Augustine
I have a St. Augustine lawn that is being invaded by Kikuyu. What can
I do to get rid of the Kikuyu without harming the St. Augustine. I was
looking online and found a product called Fusilade. Will this have...
Kikuyu lawn
in S. CA
Does anyone have experience with Kikuyu (AZ-1) in southern CA? It sounds
like it might be perfect for my lawn - on which I also let my horse graze
a little each day. Kikuyu is supposed to be...
kikuyu turf
grass
Does anyone know where to buy kikuyu turf grass seed? It is an Australian
variety that stays green year round in moderate winter climates.
kill bermuda
or let it go
I need some advice on a big decision for my yard. This fall, I can either
go all out, kill everything, till, and start over with Fesuce, or I can
continue trying to improve the soil, aerate,...
Kill St Augustine
in flower bed
Is there anything I can spray on St Augustine grass that is growing in
my flower beds without effecting my plants and trees. I live in Tampa
Fl.
KILL ST.
AUGISTINE
HOW CAN I KILL THE ST. AUGISTINE AND NOT MY BERMUDA THAT THE ST. AUGISTINE
FROM THE NEIGHBORS YARD IS INVADING? NORTH TEXAS
Kill St.
Augustine in bermuda grass
My lawn is mixed in the back yard and I live in North Texas. I want to
get rid off my St. Aug in the bermuda as well as the crabgrass and nutweed.
What can I...
Killed my
lawn
I successfully killed my St.Augustine lawn in less than 2 years. I don't
know what I did wrong. Was told I 'burned' it when I fertilized it and
also was told it was grub worms that killed it. Now I have a...
Killed St
Augustine with spray weed killer - help
Early this spring I used a spray weed killer on my st augistine lawn (back
yard only thank god) but I used to much and killed the...
Killing Bahia
in fescue
I have Bahia that has infiltrated my fescue yard. I have tried roundup
but it does not get rid of it sufficiently. Is there any selective killer
that can help rid my yard of the Bahia? Thanks IP:...
Killing Bermuda
A few years ago I planted pluggs of Zoysia. They are doing very well.
However, a few years ago Bermuda was introduced to my yard by a contractors
trencher. How do I kill Bermuda?
Killing bermuda
grass
I have a fescue lawn that ws invaded last fall by bermuda. I'd love to
get rid of it without having to dig up the entire lawn. I have heard of
a product called "Turflon Ester" that is...
Killing Bermuda
in Centipede
I live in North Florida and have a Centipede yard. Bermuda is starting
to crowd out the Centipede in parts of the yard. Is there a chemical that
will kill the Bermuda without harming the...
Killing Bermuda
now and starting Zoysia is Eastern NC
We built on old farmland three years ago. We started Bermuda and have
had little luck. We have a dog and just got irrigation and want to...
Killing Bermuda
to plant emerald zoysia
Anyone have any experience with killing bermuda before laying emerald
zoysia sod? Specifically, how much emphasis should be placed on tilling
the soil if the bermuda has...
Killing
Dormant Grass
I wish to start a new shrub/flower bed in my yard, and in order to plant
at the proper time, I need to kill the grass in the area while it is dormant.
I'm dealing with a combination of...
Killing grass
I live in the area of Sterling, Va. What would i use to kill grass and
how much do i use? I need to know by sunday...
Killing Johnson
and Crab Grass in New Yard
I had johnson grass and weeds in the yard, sprayed it with round up and
tilled it up about 2 months ago. I put out some bermuda seed out a few
weeks...
kILLING OF
Bermuda or St. Augustine
I have a new lawn Marathon lawn, but before there was a lawn of either
Bermuda or St. Augustine so it is slowly creeping back. How can I kill
the...
Killing off
Zoysia
I live in the Northeast and some Zoysia in my Kentucky bluegrass. The
old homeowner must have planted it. Anyway, is there a way to kill it
without harming my bluegrass? The Zoysia is in some small isolated areas
but...
Killing
Oxalis in new sod.
Recently put down Seville St Augustine in partially shaded Central Florida
backyard. Two weeks later is starting to green nicely, but Oxalis is popping
through pretty rapidly. What should I do to avoid...
Killing Ryegrass
Is there a quick way to kill ryegrass? My builder put in a bluegrass/ryegrass
mix. I don't llike the ryegrass because it grows more quickly and looks
like weeds (lighter color & faster growth). I am planning to...
Killing Saint
Augustine without killing bermuda
My back yard has a mix of bermuda and Saint Augustine. I want to kill
the St. Augustine and let the bermuda take over. Any...
Killing
Sedge, Kyllinga, Crabgrass
Hi: Bought a new house. Backyard is 50/50 weeds and Floratam. Probably
will just resod or plug (depends upon costs). I assume I need to kill
the weeds (sedge, kyllinga,...
Killing St
Augustine and other stuff
I have a lawn of mixed fescue here in Southern California, and after being
in our new house about 3 years, I noticed St Augustine crawling over the...
Killing St.
Augustine in Palisades zoysia
I live in Brenham, TX, between Houston and Austin. I made the decision
to go with Palisades zoysia for all the reasons posted on the other threads.
There was a small patch of...
killing wild
Bermuda
I have a yard full of wild Bermuda grass, and want to replace it with
St. Augustine sod. I hired a lawn company to kill the Bermuda with Roundup.
The technician said the Bermuda seeds would remain in the...
Killing zoisia
I recently killed of my lawn of zoisia grass and intend on planting fescue.
Is zoisia as hard to get rid of as bermuda is??
killing zoysia
What is the best way to eradicate zoysia? I cut up and gave away the turf
but some pesky spots keep coming back. It's supposed to grow slow but
it chokes my fescues and I hate the brown...
killing zoysia
I have a yard...well had a yard full of zoysia and i just wanted to let
people know that this stuff is killable. Zoysia is a very tough grass
because of the extensive root system called rizhomes but like any plant
..with the...
Korean Grass
(Zoysia Tenuifolia)
I live in a suburb of Philadelphia and am interested in using Korean grass
to cover some of my property. I have used it in California, but I do not
know if...
Laid Z-52
Zoysia a Week Ago. What now
I laid Meyer Z-52 zoysia down about a week ago; I live in Charlotte, NC.
The grass is just now coming out of dormancy. It has an olive green tint
to it. I tilled in...
Lake Capacity
Calculations to Water Lawn
Hello, Is there a fast rule for establishing a lake volume per area of
yard to water the lawn? I've got a bahia lawn (15000 S.F) and want to
put in a...
LandscapersBay.com-Network,
Blog, Review, & MORE
LandscapersBay.com is the ideal place for landscapers. You can find, read
about, and review equipment, supply businesses, manufacturers,...
Landscaping
Forum
I found here: http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/forum/ But it needs
more traffic. Pay a visit would ya....
Large area
weeds
need to redo my front lawn which is covered with weeds. It is a very large
area. The 1 gallon round up weed killer I bought cost me 20 dollars and
I only got done a very small part of the lawn. I...
Large brown
area
I have a large area in the front that has always been thin. It is bermuda,
and has strong healthy bermuda right next to it. I just put an extra round
of time released fert to really green up my yard. Well, the...
Large Hay
colored Rings
I have large rings with green grass in the middle, the ring itself is
hay colored, it is either Necrotic, Fairy Rings, or Brown Patch, How do
i figure which one? [This message has been edited by...
Large patches
of yellow grass w/ purple tips
Hi everyone, If you check out the photo on http://turfgrass.com/puzzlers
that is the exact problem I have. My lawn looks terrible, with large yellow...
Large Sod
Farm for sale....
We have one of the best and largest Sod farm in the State of Mississippi
for sale. Very profitable, great network of clients and customers. email...
large yellow
spots in lawn
After fertilizing my lawn, I have very large yellowish spot in the lawn.
I need to know what happened, I thought they might be grubbs, but now
I don't think that is the case. What can I do to...
Last fall
fertilizing: which is right
On several other forums it is said that the last fall fertilizing for
cool-season grass(around mid Nov)should be high in (N) nitrogen content
for the...
Lateral
growth.
I have areas of (Bitter Blue) St Augustine and Centipede in my yard [NW
Florida]. Neither grass shows significant lateral growth along the ground.
I'm following the cultural practices suggested by the University of...
Lawn aeration
I have a St. Augustine lawn that seems to shed water. Although it is on
a slope it would seem that the water should not run off as easily as it
does. The area is under an oak tree and the ground seems...
lawn all
torn up
We recently hooked up to city from septic and our yard is all torn up
along side of house. What are the first steps in getting some grass back?
Lawn and
Lime
I live in Patterson, La and I have some bare spots in my St. Augustine
grass under some pecan trees and white oaks that do not get too much direct
sunlight. I tested the PH level of the soil with a direct contact...
Lawn burned
out
Just bought first house in New England. Has beautiful lawn. This year
the town had a mandatory water ban and I wanted to follow the rules being
the new guy in town. So needless to say the lawn is all burned...
Lawn Care
I recently spread weed and feed through out my lawn to eliminate the weeds,
after a few days, I saw that besides eliminating some of the weeds, I
believe I also burned my lawn. Some parts of my lawn has become brown,...
Lawn Care
Newbie
Howdy folks, First of all, let me say that I am happy to have found this
forum. Phil (Seed), you and all the people here have been a great source
of information and I appreciate the fact that you are...
LAWN DRAINS
TOO WELL
A STRIPE ACROSS THE BACK OF OUR YARD USED TO BE A SWAIL (DIP) BUT WE HAD
IT FILLED IN WITH A TILE WITH HOLES, STONES,TOPSOIL AND GRASS ON TOP.
NOW IT IS A BROWN STRIPE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T HOLD...
Lawn Fertilizer
/ Lime Recommendations Help
Hey guys...first of all...great forum...I have learned quite a bit reading
over it. I am trying to get my lawn in shape...it has been just going
along for a while...
Lawn Fescue
sod
When is the best time of year to lay some fescue sod on the north side
of a house? -There is too little sun for bermuda to grow well-North Arkansas.
Lawn From
Hell ... looking for advice
Here's the story ... I live on one of the barrier islands that make up
the southern Pinellas (Florida) Gulf beaches. I have merely kept my "lawn"
green while I...
Lawn Grass,
Austin TX
I have about 4000sqft of lawn that I am not real happy with in Austin
TX, I was interrested in Zoysia Grass but have read to many problems with
that stuff, so... I want to have a lush green lawn,...
lawn leveling/re-sodding
We live in Houston Texas, and our backyard is exclusively St Augustine.
There are several low spots where water ponds. I am going to lay a layer
of sand, and then a layer of good...
Lawn maintenance
in Central Florida
I am new at home ownership. My lawn, I have been informed, is many varieties,
including bermuda, bahia, st. augustine, PLUS! I have many small bare
patches and...
Lawn mower
Q???????????????????????????????????????
I've done the research on the different types of mowers. Now the question,
is there a motorized reel mower...
Lawn Renovation
gone awry
Hi all, So my lawn was in need of renovation. The entire back of my house
was almost bare, the front had some nice green grass but with large bare
spots. So I hired some professional help. The...
lawn sprinklers
and tree damage
The stream from my water sprinkling system is driving bark from my trees.
The sprinkler contractor says that it is not possible for this to happen.
The trees are...
lawn turning
brown after spraying grass & weed root killer
First of all, I am trying real hard to get rid of those horsetail weeds
and that is what caused this fiasco! In spring I used a bush...
Lawn turning
yellow.
My St. Augustine lawn,which was put down over sand about 5 months ago
is turning yellow and brown.It isn't very thick in most areas and doesn't
seem to grow very much in between cuts.I run the sprinklers twice a...
Lawncare
What do you call the strip of grass between a sidewalk and the street?
Lawnmower
types
Forgive me for not being able to figure this out for myself. I'veed all
over the internet and have come up with almost nothing. I live in Arizona,
and bermudagrass is the norm around here. Everywhere...
Laying Bermuda
over on existing yard
My house was built 6 years ago and loke most around here, the back yard
was not sodded. I am finally planning to lay sod but want to make sure
I do it right and don't waste my money...
Laying Midlawn
Bermuda Sod
We are preparing our yard to lay Midlawn Sod in a Southern exposure front
lawn with an automated sprinkler system. Our only tree is a new 2" diameter
Chinese Pistache. From the...
Laying new
Sod..Opinions...pls!!!
Hello all.. I am laying new sod this weekend and wouldlike some last minute
opinions on Grass. I was thinking St. Augustine..but My lawn is in full
Sun except for a medium...
Laying Sod
I live in Orlando, Florida. I purchased a pallet of St. Augustine FLoritan
Sod on Saturday March 1st. I was unable to plant it until Wednesday March
5th. Many of the pieces turned yellow and brown from sitting on top of
each...
Laying sod
directly on river sand
the person putting in my yard wants to lay sod directly on river sand.
does that work? it seems to me a layer of mulch or top soil would be preferable.
Laying sod
in September
Hey folks, I live in Chattanooga, TN and am wanting to put down some sod.
Our house is new and has a gradual sloping yard. Unfortunately the dirt
in our yard is...
Laying Sod
with Drough Conditions
Help. We live in Lakewood, Colorado. We built a large retaining wall in
our backyard last summer and leveled out our 3000 square foot backyard.
But it wasn't ready for sod...
laying st
augustine sod
have a large area to lay sod.....currently is natural terrain (which means
it's weeds) currently having a pool dug and we are using the excavated
dirt to cover the area....very good...
Laying St.
Augustine Sod prep questions
I live in Orlando Fl. I am laying St. Augustine sod next weekend in an
area that is shady. I am using Seville sod. Should I rotor till the soil
and lay Black Cow...
laying zoysia
sod
I've got a 59x19 and a 51x11 area to cover with zoysia sod. Both areas
are covered in various weeds, including dollar weed. Any suggestions on
preparation and about how much sod would I need....
laying zoysia
sod
I live in north Florida, should I wait till spring before I lay zoysia
sod. I'll be soding a sand playground area...?
leaf spots
on st. augustine
Attached image shows three leaf blades from area of 3yr old lawn of St.
Augustine grass in Jacksonville, Fl. I have two separate areas of no distinct
pattern that look stressed and contain...
Leddie the
wonder dog!
I live in Kansas City, I have a 50 lb black lab & a maple tree (with
shallow roots) and other trees that prevent a lot of sun light. I planted
RTF which came up great at first but I...
Lesco vs.
Scotts
Are Lesco lawn products of a higher quality than Scotts? I'm going to
to my local Lesco tomorrow for the first time and check it out. Just wondering
what kind of experiences anyone has had with their...
Let go to
seed or not for Centipede
We have heard that it's good to let your Centipede lawn "go to seed" in
the fall...to stop mowing and let some seed heads form...This does not
seem to be of any...
Leveling
I have stretched string accross the yard, between to level heights in
order to gauge the depth of a dip in the yard. As it turns out it is quite
a significant difference over quite a large area. How can I figure out
how much...
Leveling
a bermuda sodded yard
I live in the Atlanta are and have red georgia clay as our main lawn soil.
The yard is about a year old but riding on it with my rider it is very
bumpy. It also has...
leveling
an area to add flagstones and a bench
I really do not want to level a lawn. It is an are where I dug up some
bushes in front of the start of my lawn (does this make any sense?)....
leveling
area before laying new grass
I think I know what the answer/response is going to be but I would like
to hear it from the experts in this forum. I laided the new grass on an
area that was not...
Leveling
Bermuda
What is the best way, and the best time of year to level a bermuda lawn?
Leveling
Bermuda Lawn
35 year old Bermuda lawn has sunk over the years. Can spreading top soil
over renovated lawn level out lawn? How thick should the added soil be
to allow grass to grow thru? Any suggestions? Thanks IP:...
Leveling
Bermuda sod with river sand/dirt mix
We had a beautiful front yard until we had to relocate our septic tank
drainfill lines there. The bobcat leveled the area...then we had to fix
the existing...
Leveling
dirt before laying sod
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to make the soil as level
as possible before I lay the sod. I roto-tilled it a few times and raked
it as well in an attempt to make it as level...
Leveling
former vegetable beds
The former property owner was a big vegetable gardener, devoting the entire
back half of the property to vegetable beds. I am not as big a vegetable
gardener, and would like to...
Leveling
out a St. Augustine lawn w/ sand
I have a large lawn that was sodded over rough, uneven gumbo soil during
construction. I would like to level the lawn by spreading sand which I
think would...
leveling
spots in a fescue lawn
I've been seeding with fescue in a pretty much dead lawn sodded with bremuda
for the past couple of years and would like to start leveling some spots
out. Is it ok to use sand and then...
leveling
the grass
I have recently had my yard landscaped and we used Zeon Zoysia. Unfortunately,
the grass was delivered the night before a major rain and we lost topsoil.
Due to the moisture we could not get...
leveling
the yard
How do I level my yard when there is already grass there? Can I ge away
with laying dirt on the grass and then level or do need I to rip the grass
up and level that way.... Thank you for your help....
Leveling
Yard
What is the best material to use for leveling a yard? It is St. Augustine
grass that was laid as sod back in September, 2000. There are parts of
the yard where the gaps exist in which the sod did not come together.
Any...
Life after
fescue
I live in Chesapeake, VA (near NC border) and we've had the most beautiful
fescue yard in the neighborhood for several years, but over the past three
years, between brown patch disease from all the rain,...
Light green
areas in a Fescue lawn
I have (along my concrete driveway) an area that's turned a light green
/ yellow color. I live in Los Angeles and it's been HOT! for weeks now.
I've been watering my Fescue...
Light green
patch in Bermuda lawn
Anyone know what could be causing a light green patch in my lawn?????
the color in this patch (around 3 square feet) looks almost like it would
glow. It has been in the lawn for about a...
Lime
I put Kentucky blue grass sod in August of last year, I was just told
it needs lime put on it to help it get off to a good start this spring??
Does that sound right?? If not what would you recommend??
Lime Green
St Augustine...
I have recently noticed some large areas on my lawn that have started
growning very light colored, almost lime green colored blades of St. Augustine
grass. I have also noticed that my...
Lime Green
St. Augustine
I live in Houston, TX and we have been receiving a good amount of rain
each afternoon. I am beginning to have patches of lime green colored grass.
It happened last summer as well about this time and...
Lime Green
St. Augustine
I live in the Houston area and I have St. Augustine grass. Over the last
couple of weeks, areas of my yard are beginning to turn into a lime green
color. We are very good at maintaining a healthy yard, but...
Lime Green/Yellow
Floritam Lawn
I live in SW Florida and have an established Floritam Lawn since Jan 2002.
It is maintained by a professional gardner who just recently (last month
or so) weeded for dollar...
Lime in
summer
I want to overseed in the fall (northeastern new lawn with Rye/Fescue/Bluegrass
mix). My soil PH was way off because it is newly stripped from the builder
so last fall and this spring I added about 2/3 of the lime it...
liming bermuda
I have always heard that bermuda loves acidic soils. I just limed my fescue
but was wanted to know if i should lime my bermuda.
liquid iron
I live in Atlanta and have a cousin that used liquid iron on his bermuda
grass in conjunction with the recommended fertilizing rates with Lesco
products. His grass is so dark green it's out of control. It almost looks...
Liquid vs.
Regular Fertilizer
I just wanted to see if any one knew if one was better than the other.
I just noticed that Scotts had both a liquid and regular of the same turf
builder fertilizer. Thanks
locating
drought tolerant varieties
Where can I purchase FX-10 st augustinegrass or Floratex bermudagrass,
two very drought resistant varieties? I thought Dr Phil Busey would possibly
know, since I think he...
Long Island
Zoysia
I live on Long Island and would like to plant zoysia. Can anyone recommend
seeds or plugs and why? Also where can they be purchased?
Long Term
St. Augustine Care
I own a ten year old house in San Antonio (lots of rock as a base) with
St. Augustine grass. The ground seems to be getting very hard and I seem
to be getting a lot of...
Looking
for a used Cushman Truckster
Hi. I am looking for a used cushman truckster. 3 or 4 wheel is OK, hydraulics
optional. Email me @ chester215@aol.com
looking for
direction
Think of a football field with some trees that gets "played" on roughly
quarterly and nobody would care if it were a little shaggy before the
game or brown so long as it can take a beating and recover well....
Looking for
info
Heres are site that covers everything from A-Z check it out. The Ultimate
Turfgrass Links Pages.
Looking for
new yard
I live in Little Rock, AR. I am pretty much in a maybe zone for St Augustine.
I have some in my side yard and love it. I want my whole yard to be St
Augustine. I can only find Raliegh...
Looking
for some Lawn Help
I am slowly becoming obsessed with making this grass green, and well,
making more lawn -- I'm sick of mowing the dirt! I've got some pine tree's....
I've got some moss on the opposite side of the...
looking for
turf Wisdom in the Fort Worth Area
We are having a house built in the Burleson area and I am looking to sod
my own front yard. This will be set on a new soil. Possibly bringing in
new top...
Looking to
buy Empire Zoysia
Hi, I am looking for somewhere to buy about 4 pallets of Empire Zoysia
at reasonable price. I live in the Gainesville Florida area. I have found
dealers locally who can...
Loose Soil
I've got a home in Midtown Atlanta. Don't know what kind of grass it is,
plain fescue I think. Weeds have been taking over most of the yard in
the last few months, but the biggest problem is the ground in several...
losing st
aug grass
I'm loosing my St. Augustine lawn. All that I have left is the roots on
one side of our house. It is in direct sun and the roof runoff hits there
also. We were wondering if it is too much...
LOST HOPE
I had a beautiful lawn two years ago,but now it is very dull in colour
and got brown patches in some areas the name of the grass is buffalo st91
I think. please help me I lost hope in my lawn and don't know what to
do...
Lots of
traffic on turf... Need advise...
I work at a juvenile correctional facility which has a yard with grass
on about 1500 Sq.Ft. From now until October I will be fighting the compaction/disease/heat...
Low Maintenance
for grass in North Texas
I live in North Texas, Lewisville to be exact. What is the easiest growing
grass for this area? I'd prefer very low maintenance. Thanks!
low maintenance
grass plus when to sod/seed
Hi grass gurus, What kind of grass do you recommend for new home owners
that don't want to spend a lot of time mowing grass? We are in Houston,
Texas. I...
Low price
weed killer
I could really use some help in finding a site or place to buy weed killer
at a more afordable price than your local stores. Please anyone with information
for time is running out for me to be able...
low price
weed killer needed
Does anyone know of any place or site that sales weed killer at low or
affordable prices. I live in North Alabama with a yard of cummulation
of broadleaf and winter weed called...
Low spots
in yard
We likely have a need to regrade our back yard, not because of water issues
with the basement, but due to low spots collecting water and making it
difficult to grow anything. Who...
Lowering
PH level
What is the best over the counter product to lower my PH level? I have
Berm. grass and the PH level is 7.8
Machine for
grass advertising
Hello forum, I am trying to get any information regarding robotic machinery
that creates grass advertising ie company logo's etc for sporting events.
If anyone can...
maintainance
free option in VA
I have a few rental properties in N. Va area and am looking for a grass
or green ground covering option that is virtually maintenance free. (please
no Astroturf...
Maintaining
a freshly sodded yard!
I have a brand new house with a freshly sodded yard in GA. What are the
steps in the next year to maintain my yard and make sure the sod roots
properly and...
Maintaining
my new lawn
I just had new sod (myers zoysia) laid in front of my house (in ATL) &
was wondering what the proper maintenance schedule should be like for
it to establish itself properly(ie:...
Maintenance
on new sod
I recently laid myers zoysia sod (9/30/04)in my front yard & was watering
it regularly until it got too cold to continue doing so. It went dormant
with the winter weather like it was...
Maintenance
Schedule
Where can I find a maintenance schedule (insecticide, fungicide, fertilizer)
for St. Augustine Grass. Being a new Texan (Austin) from Michigan, I need
to learn my lawn's "personality" quickly. IP:...
Maintenance
Schedule
I am looking for a maintenance schedule for my bermuda lawn in North Texas
(Dallas). When to overseed, apply fertlizer, weed control, watering, etc.
I tried a google with no leads. Help!
Make my lawn
green
I just moved to Florida and my yard looks terrible. What is the best way
to get it back to green and to be able to walk on it barefootted (no fireants)?
Making runway
- what kind of grass should i use
Hi, I live in southern Missouri and am trying to decide what kind of grass
to plant on the runway I'm making. It needs to form a dense mat and...
malina
hello,I am a Chinese graduate majoring in grassland science,interesting
in turfgrass very much.Why does manila turfgrass grow in fasciation,which
affect turf quality?
malina
hello,I am a Chinese graduate majoring in grassland science,interesting
in turfgrass very much.Why does manila turfgrass grow in fasciation,which
affect turf quality?
manure attracting
flies
Two days ago I repaired my lawn. I spread about 2 inches of steer manure
and seeded. I expected the smell however I didnt think about the flies.
There are hundreds of flies. When will they leave or do I need...
Martian soil
in Georgia
I live on the westside of Atlanta, and I have Bermuda grass on 1/4 of
my yard, but the other 3/4 looks like the Martian landscape ---- red clay
and millions of rocks. I tried seeding...
Masters
I am thinking of going to graduate school to get a Masters in Turf. Is
it worth the extra time in school to do so? So many of the Turf proffesionals
I know are self taught and many do not even have a Turf degree....
Match Weed
I have big problem with matchweed in my Bermuda. I live in the Atlanta
area. Does anyone know how to kill matchweed without harming the Bermuda.
Glenn
matchweed
Does anyone have a solution to killing matchweed (phyla nodiflora) in
St. Augustine grass? Tried weed and feed (atrazine?) but didn't seem to
work
Matrella
Zoysia in OK
Anyone in OK tried this type. $100 for 400sf. Also does anyone know in
OK to get this cheaper
Memo to Turfmaster
Turfmaster, Thanks for replying to my question about a resource for pictures
of grass types and grassy weeds. Have you been able to find the name of
the book? Thanks
Merion Bluegrass
In the 1940's my parents planted a lawn of Merion Bluegrass in Central
North Dakota. It was a great lawn. I live in Eastern Washington State,
and happened on to a bag of Merion Bluegrass seed about 20 years...
Metro Atlanta
Sod Installer needs good wokers
http://www.atlanta-sod.com Looking for good project managers, and sod
installers. Drug free environment. Fluent in english & spanish a...
Mexican Border
Grass
Hello, 1) What is the best lawn grass for the Rio Grande Valley, Tx? 2)
What choice in grasses do I have to seed a tennis court, similar to putting
green?
Meyer of
El Toro that is the question
I am currently preparing my backyard for Zoysia sod installation. All
along I have been planning to install Meyer, however I am reading more
about El Toro. I...
Meyer zoysia
questions
Hey there, this is very long, but if someone could answer even one or
two of my questions I would really appreciate the assistance! I have read
your forum off and on all summer trying to select...
Meyer zoysia
sod prices
Can anyone recommend a supplier for Meyer Zoysia sod in the Atlanta area?
On one of the other threads, I saw a price of $165 per pallet, and the
quotes I am getting are more like $250.
Meyer Zoysia
vs Bahia
Hey guys, I live in southern Alabama (near Montgomery) and will soon be
laying some sod for my yard. I was thinking of using a Zoysia grass and
a local sod farm recommended Meyer Zoysia. I...
Meyer Zoysia
vs Bahia
Hey guys, I live in southern Alabama (near Montgomery) and will soon be
laying some sod for my yard. I was thinking of using a Zoysia grass and
a local sod farm recommended Meyer Zoysia. I have a...
meyers zoysia
Is this sod shade tolerant
Mint
Is there a way to destroy mint? I have it growing in my side yard. When
my neighbor gave it to me I had NO idea that it would take over! Located
in Alabama. Can anyone help?
miracle
gro granular lawn fertilizer
I used to be able to find a miricle gro granular fertilizer that yeilded
great results. I haveed high and low but can't find it any more. Please
help! I...
Miracle
Grow
Would you consider the fertilizer 'Miracle Grow' an organic fertilizer
or a chemical fertilizer
Miricle grass
What type of grass do you recomend for south central Oklahoma? I bought
a house and the lawn wasn't cared for prior. The clover and other weeds
kick my but!!! I have some sort of bermuda for the most...
mix bermuda
ans st augustine
we just bought a house the back yard is 50% bermuda and 50% dirt in the
more shaded areas. can i sod or plug st augustine in the dirt areas. and
will it eventually...
mixing bermuda
with palmetto St. Augustine
Help...I am looking to find out if I can mix Sahara bermuda in with my
bad looking Palmetto St. Augustine. I soded it ,and where it gets alot
of...
Mixing Bermuda
with Zoysia Emerald Grass
Is mixing Bermuda and Zoysia grasses a good practice? Some areas in my
Bermuda lawn are hit by shade for quite some time. I have planted pieces
of Zoysia in...
Mixing Centipede
and St. Augustine
We have a lawn full of thick healthy centipede grass - except for under
a few of our trees. Is there anyone out there that has ever mixed grasses
in...
mold inbermuda
i really have two problems dead spots in the yard late to fill in and
they keep coming back year after year.also noticed today that some type
of spore or mold is in isolated areas of the lawn black in...
mole crckets
I have bermuda grass in south Louisiana, but recently it looks as if it
is thinning in places and everywhere there are small mounds that look
like tiny ant hills. I have tried Diazinon and a liquid as well, but after...
mole crickets
what is the best way to kill mole crickets. They are also causing me havoc.
C.Collins Thanks
Mole Crickets
What has been the best product and method to kill Mole Crickets? I'm having
a tough time stopping them.
Mole crickets
and moles
I have the misfortune of having mole crickets and moles in my bermuda.
After reading postings, I have concluded that some form of homicide will
take care of the moles. My neighbor and I have...
Mole Crickets
In Centipede
Just moved into a house with Centipede grass. Most of the front yard looks
good. (Very green with little watering) To Date: -fertilized with low
nitrogen fertilizer (15) -sprayed broadleaf weed...
Moles
Moles, I hate them. I have tried different mixes of red pepper, liquid
soap in water and that does not work. I have tried the old moth ball trick.
The moles just move to another location. What can I use to rid my lawn...
Moles
I have mole hills all over my garden at the moment, and am going to get
new turf put down after rotavating the soil and rolling it, how can I
stop the moles coming thru the new turf, is there some kind of mesh I
can put down before...
moles
Help! I have never had moles before. How do I get rid of them? Kill the
lawn bugs? Traps? They are slowly killing my lawn.
moles
Is there any other way to get rid of moles by not killing them?????
moles
what is the best way to get rid of them they are coming up every where
in my lawn i can not use traps as i have pets .
moles in
my bahia grass
Help... we just moved into The Villages, some 40 miles north of Orlando.
We have very sandy soil and bahia grass and moles. It is not uncommon
to come out in the morning to see a...
Moles!
I live in Central Florida and have an ONGOING mole problem. I understand
the key is to cut off their food source - grubs. But, I guess I'm doing
something wrong? I apply grub control & water in thoroughly, but I
am...
Moles!
The past 2 years I've put a large amount of granulated lime on my yard
cuz I heard that would get rid of the moles. It worked well until this
year, now I have about a dozen mounds of dirt as well as tons of tunnels.
I've spent...
Moles, &
Dead Spots
I definately have moles in my yard and large dead spots; just loose, dry,
dirt. Can anyone tell me the best way to get rid of the moles and how
to correct the dead areas? I have Bahia grass. I recently tries...
Moles/grubs/bugs/hurricanes
destroyed my yard
First time poster, great website. History of my yard: I live beachside
in central florida with St Auggy in the front and "beach grass" in the
back...
MOMOSA TREE
It will be July and I have no leaves on my tree. The only thing different
I did this spring was spread some grub controller down. Should I consider
this tree dead? If you cut a piece of branch off it is still moist but
some...
Mondo Grass!!
I live in ATL . . . and I know there are tons of types of "mondo" or "monkey"
grasses out there. . . But, I've encountered the same problem with each.
I spray with round up. . .after 2 weeks, the grass is yellow...
Monsanto
Manage
Anyone know where to purchase this product at a reasonable price. Thanks,
joe_earney@hotmail.com
Montana Pine
Grass
Does anyone know the botanical name for Montana Pine Grass and where it
can be purchased in bulk?
more "cheese"
the "cheese" has increased in size and amount(from the topic i posted
yesterday)-i sprinkled some fungicide but no luck-any help appreciated-thanks
More Crabgrass
questions!
We laid down Bermuda 419 in our backyard last year and yes...it was beautiful.
But alas, we have been invaded by the dreaded crabgrass. From all that
I have been reading it sounds like I should...
More on dog
pee and dead grass
My Rottie/Sherpherd puppy used to pee in the back yard occasionally and
there were dead spots. A month has passed since we realized that was causing
the problem and stopped...
moss on patio
What is a good spot sprayer to kill moss on a brick patio? My back yard
doesn't get alot of direct sun right now and stay abit on the damp side.
Thanks
Mower choice
for Empire Zoysia
I am in the market to purchade a new lawn tractor. I have about 9,000
sq ft of Empire zoysia and about 5,000 sq ft of tall fescue. I have been
bagging the empire and mulching the fescue...
Mower marks
in grass
I am mowing my year-old bermuda lawn the recommened height every 4 days
or so. What can I do about the half-circle gouges that my mower creates?
Thanks
Mower Side
Bagger
Where can i find a side bagger for my 22" Murray push mower? The model
did not come with a bag option when i bought it.
Mowers
I don't know about the reel mowers. We looked into zero radius mowers
for about a year and my husband finally bought a Cub Cadet Zero Radius.
We have 1 1/2 acres so time is an important factor without sacrificing
beauty. It is like a speed...
Mowing height
during fungus recovery
My Florida St. Augustine had gray leaf spot. I've treated for fungus,
and applied liquid iron, and the lawn is starting to grow out of it. Question:
I usually mow my...
mowing height
for zeon zoysia
What is the best height to mow zeon zoysia? My lawn will be 3 years old
this summer and I want a good balance between weed control and water usage.
I live just 20 miles north of...
mowing height
for zeon zoyzia
Due to the lack of rain for the past month (approx. 1/4 inch) and very
high temps 103 yesterday and 101 today, I have been cutting my zeon higher
and higher. I am at about 4...
mowing height
to expedite spread
in order to get Z-52 zoysia to spread faster, should i keep it shorter
than 1-1.5 inches or let it grow taller-and, when following mowing height
recommendations, do you use the...
mowing in
different directions
Does it matter if I mow my lawn in different directions every few weeks?
One week I mow vertical and a few weeks later horizontal? Thanks Dallas,
TX
Mowing New
St Augustine Sod
I layed Raleigh St. Augustine Sod about two weeks ago and was wondering
when I should mow it for the first time? It's starting to get pretty long.
I don't want to wait too long...
Mowing Zoysia
Can anyone advise on the type of equipment for mowing Zoysia? One of my
customers has a sod farm here in Saudi Arabia which is producing Zoysia
Tenuifolia. The sprigs (and the ground after harvesting) tend to...
MSMA BERMUDA
AFTER APPLYING MSMA TO BERMUDA HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD IT BE WATERED?
Muck or Sandy
Loam Floratam
We live in the central Florida area and are getting estimates for a new
Floratam St. Augustine lawn to be installed. The estimators have given
me differing opinions about...
Muddy Zoyzia
i had a nice looking zoyzia lawn until i had to dig a few trenches from
the house thru the lawn during the storm last night to keep water out
of my house. today i have a muddy mess in the grass....
Mulch or
Bag
Should you bag the clippings of St. Augustine while mowing or is a mulching
mower OK?
Mulching
For years I have owned Honda rotary walk behind mowers. I have always
either bagged the yard or used the side-discharge chute. However, I do
not like to bag my hybrid bermuda. I'm curious to know what some of your
opinions are...
Mulching
Several questions
As you know or don't know my yard has gaps between the sod, these gaps
may be 1 inch to 2 inches. The ground is unlevel and I would say on a
scale from 1 to 10. 1 being flat and...
Murray riding
lawnmower issues.
I purchased a Murray 18HP 42 inch cut Murray riding lawnmower form Home
Depot apprz 9 months ago. Afte a while it started to cut unevenly as I
noticed large chunks taken out of my yard. I...
Mushrooms
I have tons of mushrooms... as do my neighbors. Any nice way to get rid
of them (vs. mowing them down).
Mushrooms
Just returned home to find a bunch of mushrooms (where there was once
one) in my yard. . I don't see a fairy ring and they do not appear to
be in any type of circle (unless it extends well into the brush). What
should I do, if anything?...
mushrooms
How do you prevent mushrooms? What makes them pop up in the first place?
How do you get rid of them?
Mushrooms
Hello, I live in Goergia about 30 miles north of Atlanta. We have gotten
alot of rain in the last few weeks and I am a little concerned with a
new sodded area in my yard. I laid Bermuda sod to cover where an island
used to be and now...
Mushrooms
in Floratame in FL
I had Floratam sod put down about 2.5 weeks ago and all of a sudden, I
feel like I am maintaining a mushroom field, i pick at least 20 out every
morning, Grass looks fantastic, do I have to quit my day...
mushrooms
in new sod...
It's been 1 week now in sunny, hot Los Angeles and my new sod has been
doing well I think though now mushrooms are sprouting all of a sudden.
Pretty much all over the place. The sod is tall fescue with...
My Applogies;
trouble w/ St. Augustine
I want to applogize for yesterday's multiple posts that did not amount
to anything. Thanks to Will to trying to help me. How can I preview the
post prior to sending to...
My backyard
is a barren wasteland.
Well.. Maybe not THAT bad, but it's close. Here's what's going on; My
backyard is very dry and has little grass on it. Most of the grass is
light green and...
My Bermuda
Is Dying
I have bermuda in the front and on one side. My yard slopes from the front
down the side yard. We've had a lot of rain lately and my once green side
is now dead and brown with only small traces of green. What...
My Bermuda
is too high!
About 1 year ago I stripped my old lawn and seeded with Scotts Premium
Bermuda. For about a year I was using an older model lawn mower that did
not cut very low. My lawn seems to have been trained to...
My bermuda
is turning purple - HELP
I live in Wilmington, NC (near the beach) and I planted Bermuda Sahara
grass about two weeks ago. Some of it is coming up well, but there are
several spots that are coming in purple....
My blue couch
is brown and dying
I laid blue couch turf in 2003 and did all the right things. Summer of
2004 my lawn kept getting large brown patches and I thought it was lawn
grub. I used a lawn...
My Centipede
is dead
I hired Chemlawn to take care of my acre of centipede sod. They promptly
applied lime last fall and now half of my sod is dead. Anyone have any
tips?
My grass
is looking bad
I live in houston area Tx, I have the very nice grass in the last 04 Months
green, thick, healthy, but in this month August, I Notice some brown,
spas, and the root is dead. So What Can I do,...
My Humble
Abode
http://home.satx.rr.com/jvolstad/MyYard.htm
My Myers
is dying out
I planted a couple of pallets of Myers Zoysia 6 weeks ago here in Birmingham,
AL. Everything went down great and was looking fine. I have been watering
every morning for about twenty...
My neighbor's
weeds
http://home.satx.rr.com/jvolstad/weeds.jpg --------------------------------------------
What is this stuff? Neighbor really cuts his St. Aug. short. As a result,
he is getting these skinny looking weeds...
My new yard
I've recently bought my first house and the builder put down st. aug.
I'm looking for some general info as to how to best care for it...any
suggestions? We already have some spots turning grey, should I fertilize
now,...
My new Zoysia
lawn
My sod has been down for 30 days now. Not sure what kind of Zoysia though.
Should I fertilize my lawn now or wait until spring?
my sod all
turned brown
If anyone can help, I layed down SOD a few months ago, right around july.
I watered it every day. For about 1 months it was great, but then it started
to turn yellow....patches here and there....then a...
My St. Augustine
Hi All. Please help if you can with my question: I just moved into a house
with a St. Aug lawn. How can I tell what variety the grass is? I need
to know because many chemicals seem to say "Do not...
my st. augustine
grass
hi, I am in need of some advice. I just moved into a house in Houston
this past year and found out later that one side of the grass was dead.
Chinch bugs got to it so I pulled all the...
My yard has
died
Help! Two summers ago we has a nice loking healthy St Augustine backyard
lawn. We had a 3 foot diameter wading pool for my 4 year old, which left
dead spots. The dead spots came back at first, but then didn't...
my yard is
in terrible shape! help!
3 years ago I moved into a home that backs up to a golf course with Bermuda
grass. I establish a fescue lawn that looked pretty good the first 2 years.
This fall I went...
my zoysia
grass looks brown
Has anyone had a problem with there El toro zoysia grass not looking really
green. My neighbors have St. Augustine grass and the Zoysia looks brown...
Mycology
and Plant Pathology
i would like to learn about the culture of deuteromycetous fungi and thier
cultural behaviour.please convey all things related to this field.
Mysterious
black substance on Bermuda blades
I have a mysterious black substance that just came up on my bermudagrass
blades that looks like tiny eggs of some sort. Anyone have a clue? It
looks like a...
Mystery
brown lawn
We have a mystery on our hands. The sections of our lawn that are typically
the greenest have turned brown...even though we've had rain and the rest
of the neighborhood is looking fine. My son has been cutting the...
Mystery
Brown Lawn Too
I'm having mysterious browning issues. I live in Miami, it's summer (the
rain season) and I have a "mutt" lawn of several different types of grass.
I think previous owner put down some St. Augustine...
Mystery grass
in my front lawn
I have a dense patch of very dense, fine-textured, bluish-green grass
that mysteriously cropped up under a live oak in my front yard a few years
ago. It's a lot softer...
Nacrotic
Spot Lawn Disease
Our Minnesota lawn has developed a very severe case of Nacrotic Spot Lawn
Disease. We have Kentucky Bluegrass which I understand is most susceptible
to this and of which is due to not aerating....
naitve bermuda
invading floritam
Hurricane charlie left a mess. Large piles of debris. The city said they
would pick up in a week, but took a month. Which left large patches of
dead lawn. The...
Name That
Weed Version 2
I have lawn problem that needs resolving. I have a yard full of these
"weeds" or "grasses" that have sprouted up in the last month. SOme say
it's an annual rye while others think it's just a weed of...
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Weed!
I have got lots of this weed in my bermuda & centipede lawn. I am
in N.W. Louisiana. What is it? http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid166/p7dbaec56284aab898c099d82d76cbb5d/f44f4d9a.jpg...
Name this
bug
I have a NEW type of insect swarming in clouds as I mow my lawn (at least
1/2 of them flying in tandem, locked up in buggy love). They are black,
flying insects about 1/4" long, very slender, w/long black...
Name this
bug
I have bunches of bugs (many flying in tandem, locked up in buggy love)
swarming in my lawn when I mow, which I have not been able to identify.
They are pitch black, 1/4" long, very slender, with a reddish spot/body...
Need Advice
I live in central NC and have a very small yard with neighbors around
each side. My front yard came sodded with I was told a Kentucky Fescue.
It looks very nice - dark green when watered regularly and is...
Need advice
for a fast growing low profile grass for hill
HERE IS THIS SITUATION: The facility I maintain in Raleigh NC is about
3 years old - the gravel parking area wasn't...
Need Advice
on Bermuda
I am new to Bermuda and live in Midland Texas. Anything special I need
to put on it in the winter? Thanks for your help! Coach
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on ridding unwanted grass from Bermuda Sod
Need advice on ridding unwanted grass from Bermuda Sod. Excellent column,
I have been working on my Bermuda lawn for 2 years and although...
need advice
please
I believe I made a mistake laying St. Augustine sod this past weekend.
I did a little research on the web and I read some articles that said
you should overlap the sod pieces, and others that said you...
need advise
on centipede seed
I planted 55,000 sq.ft. of centipede about three weeks ago at just under
1 lb per 1000 sq.ft. I used a straw blower to blow about 45 bales of wheat
straw on the yard, which...
Need Beginners
Help!
I am planning to sod my backyard. It is vegetation-free right now, and
am starting on a freshly tilled base. I am looking for help choosing the
right grass type. The yard sees...
need bermudagrass
mites
This may seem like a strange request to some people, but I am serious.
I have spent way to much time looking for a source to purchase some but
have not had any luck so far. If anyone is having problems with...
Need grass
for NE sand
I live at lake in Nebraska that was formed by a sand pit co. Therefore
our yard is almost pure sand, when ever we can get something to start
to grow it usually gets burned up before it...
Need grass
for shaded area in Arlington, TX
My family is moving into a house in Arlington, Tx. The backyard has no
grass at all. It is highly shaded, I have looked at a lot of the...
Need grass
for shaded wet area.
Behind my house I have wetlands of sort. Tall Pines with Red Maples and
a few oaks. Sun does get 30 or so feet back but I would say 50/50. Ferns
grow wild along with...
need grass
help in dallas
first let me say please forgive my ignorance about this stuff. i don't
know the proper terminology, but i'll do my best to give good enough information/descriptions
that you might be able to...
NEED GRASS
IN SO NEW JERSEY
I live in new jersey so, sandy soil. i have tryed tilling compost and
seed, not a thing PLEASE HELP. should i go with zoysia grass.
need grass,
low budget
bought old house. backyard is 80% dirt. we live in Fort Worth, Tx. I would
like instant lawn for my two kids. However, the budget is very tight my
husband is in grad school...
Need help
We have St. Augustine that for the most part is lovely. This past year
in two places in the lawn the grass has died in a large circle -- in one
spot it actually looks like the lawn sunk in a litte where it...
Need Help
Hello Everyone, I live in Miami, FL and seeded my 3000sq ft back yard
with Savannah Bermuda Grass back in July. Grass is growing and I have
watered the grass once a week. I also cut the grass twice a week at .5"
with a reel mower. I...
Need help
I recently bought a house on 1 acre. The front yard is Bermuda grass,
and the back yard was sodded in Bermuda grass about 30 feet out from the
house. The front yard looks pretty good with a few sparse weeds here or
there. I put...
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- Painting and Cutting of turfgrass
Our groundscrew at the university I work at are woefully inept when it
comes to painting our fields (football in particular). I have been at
some...
Need help
- replacing Bahia - 2 kids, dog, want shorter grass..
Hello- My Bahia lawn is essentially dead, especially the backyard, which
my dog chases her tennis...
Need help
badly: Seeding Argentine Bahia
We live in SW FL and had a bahia lawn that looked awful (weeds/dirt).
We put in a sprinkler system in anticipation of putting in a new lawn.
After...
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identifing a wee.
Lots of rabbits were visiting my lawn leaving droppings. Then I started
to get this nasty ground cover weed. Spread like crazy through my lawn.
Has small green leaves, between the leaf...
Need help
Identifying a "Mystery weed"
I had about 3,000 sq/ft of my St.Augustine lawn die out last winter. The
weeds took over rapidly. This is a pic of the worst offender. I sprayed
the whole thing with Roundup and...
need help
identifying this grass
Does anyone know what type grass this is?
Need help
identifying ugly coarse grass that came up after seeding...
Hello, I really need help identifying a ugly, course, very fast growing
grass that came up...
Need help
in Atlanta
Small side yard area on an incline with a lot of shade from trees. Bermuda
sod originally planted is mostly non-existant now. Need some ideas on
what type of grass to plant. Soil needs amending with...
Need Help
in Colorado
In the last two weeks, small round patches of dead grass have started
cropping up in the yard. We water a couple times a week, used Vigaro about
about a month ago. Don't know what kind of grass I have....
need help
in selecting type of grass
I live in Atlanta, Georgia and currently have bermuda. Due to partial
shade, the bermuda in my front yard is starting to thin. I have fescue
in my back yard and...
need help
w/my 6000sq.ft. that i want to plant zoysia on
I have a 6000sq.ft that I'm going to install zoysia on in Tallahassee,Fla.
I just received the soil test results back...
Need help
with grass identification
I have several spots throughout my lawn of light green grass. It almost
appears as if I have re-seeded some bare spots (I have never re-seeded
my lawn). The...
Need help
with grass selection
I recently bought 3 acres in Stuart, Fl. I know nothing about grasses
at all! Yard is a fine thin type grass, unlike my thick centipede type
grass in Lauderdale. My question is...
Need help
with resod questions
I live in Central Florida and currently have a small Bahia lawn. We would
like to resod with St. Augustine but are a bit confused as to the actual
process. Do we have to kill off the...
need help
with suffering bermuda lawn
A few weeks ago I foolishly sprayed Roundup on some patches of fescue
coming up through my bermuda. The bermuda was dorman | 
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