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My New Backyard looks awful
Posted on 7/27/23 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 7/27/23 at 1:20 pm
I had it sodded at the beginning of May. The vast majority of the yard is thin and dead or dying. I also have an area that is experiencing root rot with ample amount of barn grass. Any ideas?
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Posted on 7/27/23 at 1:34 pm to TDTOM
That gate design is interesting, that’s all I got. 
Posted on 7/27/23 at 1:41 pm to TDTOM
what grass type is the sod?
Posted on 7/27/23 at 1:47 pm to TDTOM
Take close up pictures. I’d lean towards heat stress over disease.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 1:59 pm to MikeBRLA
quote:at least he has the compression member in the right direction.
That gate design is interesting, that’s all I got.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:15 pm to TDTOM
I’m with ronk this is almost def heat stress. You happened to sod before the hottest June on record (assuming you’re in south LA).
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:23 pm to TDTOM
Got a dog?
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:28 pm to Sir Saint
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I’m with ronk this is almost def heat stress. You happened to sod before the hottest June on record (assuming you’re in south LA).
So, what do I do? Will it get healthier once the temps cool?
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:29 pm to BoogaBear
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Got a dog?
An inside dog.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:37 pm to TDTOM
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So, what do I do? Will it get healthier once the temps cool?
I had bermuda laid last month and this month. I have been watering the shite out of it and it has help establish the roots but the heat is still taking its toll. Just what it is at this point. As long as you get a good root system established it will survive. Just water and water some more for now.
Also try to water in the cooler parts of the day. Late afternoon, early morning, or both. You water in middle of day in this heat it dries up quick.
This post was edited on 7/27/23 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:39 pm to TDTOM
What’s your watering schedule?
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:41 pm to ronk
I typically water around 5:00 PM for 45 minutes 3 times a week or close to it.
This post was edited on 7/27/23 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 7/27/23 at 2:56 pm to TDTOM
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I typically water around 5:00 PM for 45 minutes 3 times a week or close to it.
I would definitely avoid watering SA in the evening due to fungus concerns but I get it if you don’t have irrigation.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 4:52 pm to TDTOM
Never water in the afternoon or at night. Last cycle should finish early in the morning.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 4:58 pm to ronk
I don't have a sprinkler system. I water when I can.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:01 pm to TDTOM
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I don't have a sprinkler system. I water when I can.
Get a $25 timer and hook your sprinkler to it.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:09 pm to Obtuse1
I can do that. Didn't that existed. Back to my yard. Will it come back once the weather cools?
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:33 pm to Obtuse1
Like the previous posts say, this looks like too little watering, or watering at the wrong time of day.
If you don't want to leave portable sprinklers laying around the yard, you can buy compact sprinklers on a spike that can be daisy-chained together and attached to that timer.
ETA: we had similar yellow patches in our yard caused by some built-in sprinklers that went bad. Once we resumed watering those patches they turned green within a week or so.
If you don't want to leave portable sprinklers laying around the yard, you can buy compact sprinklers on a spike that can be daisy-chained together and attached to that timer.
ETA: we had similar yellow patches in our yard caused by some built-in sprinklers that went bad. Once we resumed watering those patches they turned green within a week or so.
This post was edited on 7/27/23 at 5:37 pm
Posted on 7/27/23 at 5:37 pm to TDTOM
Hard to really tell what’s going on with the picture distance/quality, but yes it looks like your lawn will bounce back with proper irrigation and mowing.
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