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Need help with lawn. Yard experts welcome!
Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:23 pm
Just got my first house and I finally have a decent size yard. Problem is that the yard has crap grass and is full of weeds. It is beginning to die from the heat and lack of water (which I am fine with) but I want to know what to do so that it will come back next year much nicer.
I will include pictures at the end of this post for yall to see. I believe that the grass is part centipede but no clue what else is mixed in. Can someone confirm what kind of grass is growing in my yard?
What kind of fertilizer do I need to spread so that it will kill the weeds and protect the good grass during the summer? Does anyone recommend a hybrid fiscue grass seed to be planted during the winter?
I am sure that I am leaving lots of info out and hope that yall will be able to give some advice to get this yard back in good shape.
The grass looks green and decent in the pictures due to the rain that we had this morning.
I will include pictures at the end of this post for yall to see. I believe that the grass is part centipede but no clue what else is mixed in. Can someone confirm what kind of grass is growing in my yard?
What kind of fertilizer do I need to spread so that it will kill the weeds and protect the good grass during the summer? Does anyone recommend a hybrid fiscue grass seed to be planted during the winter?
I am sure that I am leaving lots of info out and hope that yall will be able to give some advice to get this yard back in good shape.
The grass looks green and decent in the pictures due to the rain that we had this morning.
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Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:29 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:
Just got my first house and I finally have a decent size yard. Problem is that the yard has crap grass and is full of weeds. It is beginning to die from the heat and lack of water (which I am fine with) but I want to know what to do so that it will come back next year much nicer.
Im in the same situation. I don't know what to do. Thinking about killing it all and starting over.
Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:30 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Weed & Feed (you can find this at the box stores; its in a garden hose- adaptable spray bottle)it twice a month for two months and see if it improves. It should kill any crab or nut grass or clover. You ever notice that you have dollarweed growing, dont bother, it cant be stopped.
Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:33 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
my next home will have zero grass if i can help it
Posted on 8/11/13 at 2:06 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Don't worry about it this year. Just keep it watered enough to keep whatever you have alive. Be sure to not overwater...you have a lot of thatch and you can end up with fungus growth if you over water.
Fall:
In the fall, rake out all that dead thatch a little before the St. Augustine grass goes into hibernation. Gonna be a pain in the rear, but do it.
February:
Mow yard down pretty low. Rake up all the cuttings.
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide.
March (or 30 days after previous step):
Apply slow-release granule fertilizer (3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio)
Set your mower deck height as high as it will go (at least 3 to 3.5 inches...I mow at 3.75 or even 4.0 inches).
Religiously mow at least every single week. The grass will thicken up and choke out any weeds.
Late June or Early July:
Apply another slow release granule fertilizer.
General:
Try to avoid Weed-n-Feeds, especially those that contain Atrazine. Atrazine is very persistent and contaminates groundwater.
If you do choose Weed-n-Feed, only use 50 to 70% of the amount they recommend.
I get my supplies from BWI Companies. They can offer great advice as well. I don't know if they'll sell in a small enough quantity for a subdivision lot (I've got a big frickin' yard I can't wait to sell). If they won't sell to you, ask them for a local agent referral.
Fall:
In the fall, rake out all that dead thatch a little before the St. Augustine grass goes into hibernation. Gonna be a pain in the rear, but do it.
February:
Mow yard down pretty low. Rake up all the cuttings.
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide.
March (or 30 days after previous step):
Apply slow-release granule fertilizer (3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio)
Set your mower deck height as high as it will go (at least 3 to 3.5 inches...I mow at 3.75 or even 4.0 inches).
Religiously mow at least every single week. The grass will thicken up and choke out any weeds.
Late June or Early July:
Apply another slow release granule fertilizer.
General:
Try to avoid Weed-n-Feeds, especially those that contain Atrazine. Atrazine is very persistent and contaminates groundwater.
If you do choose Weed-n-Feed, only use 50 to 70% of the amount they recommend.
I get my supplies from BWI Companies. They can offer great advice as well. I don't know if they'll sell in a small enough quantity for a subdivision lot (I've got a big frickin' yard I can't wait to sell). If they won't sell to you, ask them for a local agent referral.
This post was edited on 8/11/13 at 2:19 pm
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