Red Tip Centipede

Your centipede is allergic to pollen

I don't think it's drought stress. I have 100% irrigation coverage. I'm thinking about taking a soil sample and sending off to LSU Ag. I wonder if too much nitrogen may be the cause...?

Have you put out any nitrogen yet?

Yes, I put down weed n feed (I know dumb thing to do) about a week ago. These centipede is grad A sod and is only three years old. The purplish/red just started this week. I wish I only had the mow 4 to 5 times. I cut every week. Grass is in excellent shape other than the few blades with the color

Thanks. I usually put down twice a year. Late March and mid July. Then a winterizer in late October. Lawn looks excellent, just curious what the color tips meant. Will probably aerate and top dress next spring

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Most will never know how beneficial this is

If you have an equipment rental place nearby I'd go that route before hiring someone although if that may actually be cheaper if they can get a few people lined up.

Option "B"

Better than doing nothing no where near as effective as plug aeration. The idea is to break up the compacted soil so water air and nutrients can absorb better, resulting in a thinner thatch layer. It will also reduce water runoff. There are other options you can buy on a roller which is going to be more efficient than spike sandals.

A neighbor of mine will rent the machine every other year and we split the cost between three of us.

It's called taking pride in something that is the biggest purchase one will make. It's also called bringing resale value to the home. Like others have stated it is also a hobby of mine.