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sclutter
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posted 28 February 2009 12:05     Click Here to See the Profile for sclutter     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
From what I've researched I believe I have Snow Mold. I had this last winter also and come spring all of these areas were dead and I had to re-plant grass. Well it's back this winter and I've talked with a few landscape supply companies about this issue. It is to late to treat the lawn so I'm trying an alternative. One company has suggested dormant seeding by aerating and overseeding these areas now, the first week of March. I was going to use a slit seeder to accomplish this. Any thoughts or suggestions on this matter would be appreciated.

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cohiba
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posted 01 March 2009 15:44     Click Here to See the Profile for cohiba     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Where are you located? What types of grasses are they? Is it pink or yellow snow mold and have you had snow cover?

Heritage fungicide is now available as a granular formulation. Treatment in late fall should help prevent snow mold.

Something to think about.........

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sclutter
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posted 01 March 2009 16:10     Click Here to See the Profile for sclutter     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm located in northeast Ohio. We have had substantial snow cover over the last 2 months and it has now been gone for a couple of weeks. It appears more yellow/brown than pink. I know I should have treated in the fall but time got away form me and now I'm paying for it. What do you think about my method for trying to at least get some of the areas back?

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cohiba
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posted 03 March 2009 14:46     Click Here to See the Profile for cohiba     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I would use Perennial Ryegrass for overseeding now and then reseed the entire lawn in September. Do you know what type of grass you are using now? If possible aeration and along with the slit seeding would be beneficial. Then wait until the new turf is really established well before you apply Crabgrass PreM. Waiting and using a Dimension product later will help promote root growth.

My 2 cents.

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sclutter
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posted 04 March 2009 05:00     Click Here to See the Profile for sclutter     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for your thoughts.

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Kevin
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posted 08 April 2009 04:55     Click Here to See the Profile for Kevin     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by sclutter:
From what I've researched I believe I have Snow Mold. I had this last winter also and come spring all of these areas were dead and I had to re-plant grass. Well it's back this winter and I've talked with a few landscape supply companies about this issue. It is to late to treat the lawn so I'm trying an alternative. One company has suggested dormant seeding by aerating and overseeding these areas now, the first week of March. I was going to use a slit seeder to accomplish this. Any thoughts or suggestions on this matter would be appreciated.

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Kevin
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posted 08 April 2009 05:04     Click Here to See the Profile for Kevin     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Use as preventive maintenance for next winter to prevent snow mold: before last mowing in october or before grass goes dormantlower blades one level to help grass blades dry faster. Next use a winterizer to give lawn continuos nutrients during the harsh winter months. Finally while during snow removal never pile snow on lawn preventing excess snow to remain on lawn longer than necessary. Good luck.

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