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Do I need to Weed & Feed my yard?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:43 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:43 am
Hello OB, I know I will sound dumb for asking this but I will. I just moved into a new home and this is really the first yard Ive had to keep up. The backyard has a bunch of those yellow flowers (what are these?) Should I make a pass with weed and feed? If so, what do I need to know? Does yard need to be damp? Rotary spreader? Help a new guy out.
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:43 am to LETSGEAUX2
Mow it a lot, like every week.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 8:48 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:44 am to LETSGEAUX2
Pics would help...
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:47 am to LETSGEAUX2
kinda late now, but I guess it wouldn't hurt
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:53 am to Salmon
I can post pics this afternoon. What are those yellow flowers?
When is the ideal time to weed and feed for the future? Right when it starts to warm up?
When is the ideal time to weed and feed for the future? Right when it starts to warm up?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:54 am to LETSGEAUX2
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When is the ideal time to weed and feed for the future?
Depends on where you live and the temp. Lots of time weed needs to happen before the feed...
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:55 am to LETSGEAUX2
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When is the ideal time to weed and feed for the future? Right when it starts to warm up?
yes, right when you start to see the weeds and while the grass is still dormant
although I don't use weed & feed
I put down 2,4D or atrazine in February, then fertilize in March, and then Ironite in May
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:55 am to LETSGEAUX2
quote:4/1 at 10:00 AM
When is the ideal time to weed and feed for the future?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:57 am to LETSGEAUX2
I normally weed, not feed, and that works for me. My lawn seems to do well without fertilizer. If you decide to fertilize, be prepared to mow more than once a week in the summer. You may regret the decision in decision in August. 
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:58 am to LETSGEAUX2
Yes, go ahead and get some Scott's bonus s weed and feed and a rotary spreader.
Yard should be dry when you put it out but must be watered in right after.
Also, raise your mower height to the highest setting and mow frequently and your hard will look great
This is my centipede lawn in baton rouge
Yard should be dry when you put it out but must be watered in right after.
Also, raise your mower height to the highest setting and mow frequently and your hard will look great
This is my centipede lawn in baton rouge
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 8:59 am
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:17 am to HeadBusta4LSU
quote:I never understood this... Why should the yard be dry when applying?
Yard should be dry when you put it out but must be watered in right after.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:18 am to HeadBusta4LSU
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This is my centipede lawn in baton rouge
Show off...
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:29 am to Uncle JackD
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I never understood this... Why should the yard be dry when applying?
Not sure but it's what the bag says. I think it might have something to do with the granules getting stuck on a damp yard instead of making it all the way down into the soil?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:30 am to HeadBusta4LSU
quote:this
granules getting stuck on a damp yard instead of making it all the way down into the soil
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:35 am to HeadBusta4LSU
That makes sense.. Those things are a little sticky
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:47 am to LETSGEAUX2
figure ill throw this question in here...
I fertilized about three weeks ago, not really seeing any results from it yet. should i be seeing results already?
I think i went a little light on the application so that may be the issue. Should i reapply?
I fertilized about three weeks ago, not really seeing any results from it yet. should i be seeing results already?
I think i went a little light on the application so that may be the issue. Should i reapply?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:49 am to chickman1313
quote:Yes, I had clover dying in 4 days or so
should i be seeing results already?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 9:53 am to Uncle JackD
i just meant with the fertilizer, i killed all the weeds with a spray, image 3d or something
Posted on 4/25/14 at 10:59 am to HeadBusta4LSU
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your hard will look great
Busta, I never put you as a limp-wrister
Posted on 4/25/14 at 11:05 am to HeadBusta4LSU
I spoke with the local LSU Ag extension office about a brown patch issue I was having and he told be some things to do. He said Bonus S was a waste of money. I didn't use it this year and just fertalized with triple 13. Because of the large amount of deadened area due to the brown patch, I'm left with some undesirable weeds growing. The grass is catching up, but I've never had this problem in the past. I will always use Bonus S in the future as I've never had this problem before. Only thing I have an issue with and can't get rid of is Dallis Grass.
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