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South Louisiana lawn fertilizer schedule
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:48 pm
There was a thread a few days ago regarding lawn fertilization but it turned into primarily a weed control thread. I have been pretty successful with pre-emergent treatments and spot treating weeds. I'd like to know what is specific to S. LA that we should be following for fertilization.
In the past on TD I have seen posters who swear by the Randy Lemmon schedule. However, I'm wondering if this is specific to Texas' climate. First of all, his bio indicates he's spent a lot of time in TX. Second, the first thing he recommends doing now for a quick green-up is a 15-5-10 quick-release fertilizer. I cannot find any of that here in S. LA.
Additionally, he doesn't recommend Weed and Feed if the pre-emergent weed control schedule is followed. It seems everyone and their brother use Scotts Weed and Feed around here.
Do I still need to Weed and Feed, or jump straight into some fertilizers? What formulas should I use, and when?
In the past on TD I have seen posters who swear by the Randy Lemmon schedule. However, I'm wondering if this is specific to Texas' climate. First of all, his bio indicates he's spent a lot of time in TX. Second, the first thing he recommends doing now for a quick green-up is a 15-5-10 quick-release fertilizer. I cannot find any of that here in S. LA.
Additionally, he doesn't recommend Weed and Feed if the pre-emergent weed control schedule is followed. It seems everyone and their brother use Scotts Weed and Feed around here.
Do I still need to Weed and Feed, or jump straight into some fertilizers? What formulas should I use, and when?
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Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:50 pm to meeple
if you used a pre emergent. there shouldnt be any need for weed and feed. you should just use fertilizer and then spot treat any weeds
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:52 pm to Civildawg
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if you used a pre emergent. there shouldnt be any need for weed and feed. you should just use fertilizer and then spot treat any weeds
Agreed. What formulas of fertilizers, and when to apply?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:59 pm to meeple
directions on the bag?
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:00 pm to meeple
do you know what type of grass you have. Alot of pro's swear by Lesco brand fertilizers
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:01 pm to Civildawg
St Augustine.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:02 pm to Crawdaddy
Yes but there has to be more. I'm looking to get OT green grass that is the envy of the street. There are lots of options, and lots of bags. Looking for what works best.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:13 pm to meeple
Lesco is good, 39 0 0 will make it grow and get green. Be careful. I can burn it
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:14 pm to meeple
Lesco is good, 39 0 0 will make it grow and get green. Be careful. I can burn it
Posted on 2/27/15 at 1:50 pm to meeple
So, possible dumb question, Lawn Gurus:
Clover is starting to sprout pretty good on my lawn... should just one pass with weed n feed clear that up and help my lawn grow into its nice green springy color? Do you need to water after weed n feed?
TIA
Clover is starting to sprout pretty good on my lawn... should just one pass with weed n feed clear that up and help my lawn grow into its nice green springy color? Do you need to water after weed n feed?
TIA
Posted on 2/27/15 at 2:04 pm to Sev09
Google Bermuda bible do what they say
Posted on 2/27/15 at 2:11 pm to ole man
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Google Bermuda bible do what they say
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:04 pm to Sev09
And, to add another cog in the wheel of confusion over what to do, is the LSU Ag Center's take on fertilization. They say not to do anything in March ?!
Are there any Ag gurus on this board that can explain why people fertilize in March? I'm really confused, and not sure where to go at this point.
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Are there any Ag gurus on this board that can explain why people fertilize in March? I'm really confused, and not sure where to go at this point.
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Since our lawns begin to green up in March, many gardeners wonder why we should wait until April to fertilize. Research shows that in March turfgrasses, such as St. Augustine, centipede and bermuda, undergo spring root decline. At that time much of the old root system dies and the grass grows new roots. So turfgrasses don’t have substantial root systems during March, even though the grass blades are beginning to grow.
If fertilizer is applied during that time, it can stimulate the grass to put its efforts into early leafy growth when needs to be growing roots. That means early fertilization can lead to the grass going into the summer season with a less developed root system.
Even more, if you fertilize when fewer active roots are present, the fertilizer will not be absorbed efficiently. In addition, what nutrients are absorbed from early fertilization can make lawns more susceptible to spring infections of brown patch, a disease especially common to St. Augustine.
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