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Nutsedge in new sod...any hope?
Posted on 7/27/14 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 7/27/14 at 6:39 pm
Newly sodded yard at new house. Been about a month and I've been watering when it doesn't rain. fricker is now filled with nutsedge. Any thoughts on how to get rid of this?
Internet reading has cast a dim light. Apparently it is one tough weed.
Edited to fix accidental post before finishing.
Internet reading has cast a dim light. Apparently it is one tough weed.
Edited to fix accidental post before finishing.
This post was edited on 7/27/14 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 7/27/14 at 6:40 pm to loopback
Yep
ETA: I don't have a fricking clue
ETA: I don't have a fricking clue
This post was edited on 7/27/14 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 7/27/14 at 6:50 pm to loopback
What kind of sod? Here's my experience.
Nutsedge in new sod = Not an issue.
Nutsedge in your flower beds = Nuke the entire site from orbit - it's the only way to be sure.
Nutsedge in new sod = Not an issue.
Nutsedge in your flower beds = Nuke the entire site from orbit - it's the only way to be sure.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 6:51 pm to loopback
Use image spray, but it takes about 3applications a few weeks apart
Posted on 7/27/14 at 6:51 pm to loopback
I did hear last week that nutsedge makes some little potatoe-like things under the ground that was a major food of prehistoric man...might be some good eating in your yard...
Posted on 7/27/14 at 7:01 pm to Spankum
I believe it's centipede grass. And yes they do make "nuts" at the base of the roots. But I ain't about to try eating them.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 7:11 pm to loopback
As the grass gets established and starts to thrive, it will generally crowd out the nutsedge.
Anywhere the grass is weak or dies back, or in cracks between pieces of sod, the damn sedge will pop up.
It also like areas that stay wet, so when you back off on the watering after your grass gets going, that may help too.
Anywhere the grass is weak or dies back, or in cracks between pieces of sod, the damn sedge will pop up.
It also like areas that stay wet, so when you back off on the watering after your grass gets going, that may help too.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 7:17 pm to Twenty 49
quote:
As the grass gets established and starts to thrive, it will generally crowd out the nutsedge.
This
Posted on 7/27/14 at 7:24 pm to AllGravy
Well its been about a month and I've backed off the watering. But it rains even damn afternoon.
The grass is growing well but so is the nutsedge. My hope was that it would crowd out the nutsedge but so far no luck. Guess I just need to be more patient.
The grass is growing well but so is the nutsedge. My hope was that it would crowd out the nutsedge but so far no luck. Guess I just need to be more patient.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 7:33 pm to loopback
sedgehammer, get a few packets from ebay. Mix in water, watch that shite die
Posted on 7/27/14 at 8:44 pm to loopback
"Permit". It's very expensive but the best. I spray it in flower beds and it's so selective it won't harm flowers.
Takes about 10 days. You'll think it didn't work then you'll forget cause they'll disappear.
Takes about 10 days. You'll think it didn't work then you'll forget cause they'll disappear.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 8:46 pm to Twenty 49
quote:It came through a friend's pool liner.
As the grass gets established and starts to thrive, it will generally crowd out the nutsedge.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 8:52 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:
Permit". It's very expensive but the best. I spray it in flower beds and it's so selective it won't harm flowers.
So should I selective spray the plants themselves or just coat the whole yard?
Posted on 7/27/14 at 9:22 pm to loopback
Grow it and harvest the seeds. Plant on an area that will flood this winter and shoot ducks.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 9:36 pm to KingRanch
quote:
Yep
ETA: I don't have a fricking clue
Is there no limit to you adding to your post count?
Posted on 7/27/14 at 10:00 pm to Grassy1
Too bad i didnt take a picture of my nutsedge drawing at work. It was classic.
Posted on 7/27/14 at 11:55 pm to loopback
quote:Wet the weed (nutsedge), whatever that entails.
So should I selective spray the plants themselves or just coat the whole yard?
We usually get someone to go in with us when we buy it. It's costly but goes a LONG way. A local co-op also would break open a pack and sell individual packets to help the smaller guy.
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:49 am to loopback
I have a centipede lawn and have had nutsedge present at one time or another. Spray with Image following the manufacturers instructions. I have also used Image effectively to eliminate nutsedge in my Lariope border grass. Good luck!
Posted on 7/28/14 at 7:58 am to loopback
I grew nutsedge in my garden on purpose.
They taste like almonds but are hard to clean.
If I were you, I'd kill the grass and keep the nutsedge.
They are a favored food for wildlife.
They taste like almonds but are hard to clean.
If I were you, I'd kill the grass and keep the nutsedge.
They are a favored food for wildlife.
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