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re: centipede to bermuda plan... (updated with pics 5/14/24)

Posted on 4/20/24 at 6:57 pm to
Posted by bkhrph
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Posted on 4/20/24 at 6:57 pm to
How many hours of full sun do you get per day in the area you’re seeding? I ask because bermuda grass requires “full sun”(I think 6-8 hours per day). It won’t persist in shade.
Posted by bayoubengals88
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Posted on 5/8/24 at 2:45 pm to
This thread needs updates. I can only go so long without seeing bermuda stolons doing their thing.
Posted by Loup
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Posted on 5/8/24 at 3:47 pm to
quote:

This thread needs updates. I can only go so long without seeing bermuda stolons doing their thing.


I got you bro.

I put about 20 Celebration plugs in an area of my yard that was compacted dirt not too far from an oak tree. Was just curious to see what it'd do. Gets about 6 hours of sunlight per day. It's spread to about 10'x10' since last May and is still spreading quickly. Pretty dense, too. There is some common not far from it that stays stringy and doesn't really spread horizontally.

This post was edited on 5/8/24 at 3:50 pm
Posted by bayoubengals88
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Posted on 5/8/24 at 7:59 pm to
Very similar situation here. Quite compacted. Parked on this area off and on for four years.

Using Air 8, RGS, and 20.5-0-0

Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Posted on 5/12/24 at 9:54 am to
Update:

What’s the best course of action now? Mow low, fertilize? Buy another bag of seed and overseer again?




This post was edited on 5/12/24 at 10:00 am
Posted by Meauxjeaux
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Posted on 5/12/24 at 9:58 am to
Hey, that plugs is a good suggestion. The area underneath my oak tree is pretty well compacted and I’ve been wondering what might work to get some Bermuda growing there
Posted by LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
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Posted on 5/14/24 at 8:03 pm to
Updated pics from 5/14/24.
Cut height 1.75”
1lb nitrogen applied early April
1lb nitrogen applied last week like May 9
Probably 5-7 cuts so far since the aeration, seeding , etc.
hoping the Bermuda continues to take over







This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 8:11 pm
Posted by bayoubengals88
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Posted on 5/14/24 at 10:28 pm to
Dude. You’re killin it
Posted by bayoubengals88
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Posted on 5/14/24 at 10:33 pm to
quote:

The area underneath my oak tree is pretty well compacted and I’ve been wondering what might work to get some Bermuda growing there
Thin out or cut down the tree. It’s the only way.
Posted by Longfella
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Posted on 5/15/24 at 10:12 am to
Looks good. I followed your plan and am starting to see some results. I will say spreading 6 yds of sand over 15k square feet is not for the faint of heart. Planted Maya II Blackjack 3 weeks ago.

I have one section of yard that was bare soil and I’m starting to see the Bermuda fill in….along with a lot of nutsedge. Looking for some advice on when I can spray to kill the weeds??
Posted by LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
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Posted on 5/15/24 at 11:25 am to
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Looking for some advice on when I can spray to kill the weeds??


im not the expert. ill leave that to the other guys I have tried to learn from. My guess would be MSM turf mixed with a surfactant.
but
I would not apply anything other than high nitrogen fertilizer right now as you just seeded 3 weeks ago.
Posted by good_2_geaux
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Posted on 5/15/24 at 11:31 am to
sedge hammer

Can mix it with MSM/Celcius or just spot spray the sedge with it. MSM alone wont kill it.
Posted by bayoubengals88
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Posted on 5/15/24 at 11:41 am to
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Longfella
See the comment from King George in this thread.
And check out the responses to him.
Posted by Tifway419
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Posted on 5/15/24 at 1:05 pm to
quote:

along with a lot of nutsedge. Looking for some advice on when I can spray to kill the weeds??
With Bermuda, nut sedge sticks out like a sore thumb. Luckily, it doesn’t take over your Bermuda so just let it be and you will have to live with it this year.

If it bothers you, mow right before you enjoy your yard, you won’t notice it.

You’re not alone with this, but sedgehammer works wonders so rest easy knowing you’ll defeat it next year.
Posted by Longfella
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Posted on 5/15/24 at 4:32 pm to
Good to know. Much appreciated.
Posted by King George
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Posted on 5/17/24 at 12:02 pm to
quote:

See the comment from King George in this thread.
And check out the responses to him.
I'm going to do the test patch next weekend. That will be 6 weeks from when the area was originally seeded.

Going to spray an area approximately 2' x 16'. It has healthy bermuda to either side and is extremely thin in the middle. The whole area is infested with nutsedge.
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