Help With New St. Augustine Sod

TCHallDallas – posted 20 July 2004 10:00

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 creeping into my yard from the rear fence line. This is brand new St. Augustine sod. What should I do? Can it take over my St. Augustine?

Also, does anyone know what type of fertilizer I should use at this point to help the sod grow stronger.

Sorry for all the questions, but I am new to all of this.

Thanks,Tracy

roskilan – posted 20 July 2004 14:33

I have a similar problem and was told to use Atrazine (specifically they sold me Atrazine 4L Herbicide from Southern AG). However, 2 important caveats: (1) Do not apply until late summer (depending on where you live) otherwise it will damage the lawn (and apply at dusk); and (2) be careful of shrubs and tree root lines. Hope this is helpful!

-Andrew

ted – posted 20 July 2004 20:34

you can use metal borderlandscape edging similiar to what you find in garden stores. seen alot of this in this situation in houston- it works.