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Simple lawn maint calendar/guide...LSU AG Center?
Posted on 2/28/21 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 2/28/21 at 6:48 pm
Really trying to make an attempt to get my yard looking right for this season. I see that the LSU AG center has the soil analysis program where you can mail them a sample of your soil and they can give you info on how to keep it healthy.
But will, or are they able to generate for you a fools proof guide, calendar or schedule for the year on “how often to water”,
“during (X) months, apply (x) bags of (x) treatment”, when to apply fertilizer,
how low to mow lawn,
etc etc.
If not, is there somewhere locally in BR that can do this?
But will, or are they able to generate for you a fools proof guide, calendar or schedule for the year on “how often to water”,
“during (X) months, apply (x) bags of (x) treatment”, when to apply fertilizer,
how low to mow lawn,
etc etc.
If not, is there somewhere locally in BR that can do this?
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Posted on 2/28/21 at 7:17 pm to Modern
We need a lawn FAQ or a 2021 Lawn Season Thread.
There’s a lot of schedules available, but it will depend on your lawn type and soil requirements. The soil analysis will help you identify what nutrients to provide for the health of your lawn.
Water is pretty easy as it depends on your area. The Scott’s lawn app actually tracks rainfall in your area and can help with watering schedule, even if you don’t use Scott’s products. Generally, you want 1-2” of water per week.
LSU usually has a “one-pager” on your specific southern lawn type, either Centipede, St. Aug, Zoysia, or Bermuda.
There’s a lot of schedules available, but it will depend on your lawn type and soil requirements. The soil analysis will help you identify what nutrients to provide for the health of your lawn.
Water is pretty easy as it depends on your area. The Scott’s lawn app actually tracks rainfall in your area and can help with watering schedule, even if you don’t use Scott’s products. Generally, you want 1-2” of water per week.
LSU usually has a “one-pager” on your specific southern lawn type, either Centipede, St. Aug, Zoysia, or Bermuda.
Posted on 2/28/21 at 7:29 pm to Modern
The LSU AgCenter has a couple lawn calendars in this pub LA Lawn Best Management Practices but I don’t like the format and it’s a bit dated. They could really stand to update their calendars - I’ll suggest that to their faculty as this seems to is a common request on this board.
I like Auburn’s lawn calendars LINK and they are applicable for Louisiana for comparable latitudes. LINK. If you are in BR just use their calendar for South AL for the specific grass type you have.
There are plenty knowledgeable people on this board that can answer specific questions on watering, fertilizer application and amounts, weed and disease management, etc. Just be sure when you ask those question to state your lawn grass type.
I like Auburn’s lawn calendars LINK and they are applicable for Louisiana for comparable latitudes. LINK. If you are in BR just use their calendar for South AL for the specific grass type you have.
There are plenty knowledgeable people on this board that can answer specific questions on watering, fertilizer application and amounts, weed and disease management, etc. Just be sure when you ask those question to state your lawn grass type.
Posted on 2/28/21 at 7:30 pm to Modern
I normally conduct a soil test in December since that's outside of the growing season for warm season lawns. Then I plan my attack for the next year beginning in the spring. Soil temperatures play a role on when to apply some products.
Posted on 2/28/21 at 8:36 pm to Modern
We just moved into a new house and I wanted to check our soil before I added anything to the lawn. I got a test kit from our local nursery and sent samples to the LSU AG Center. I think it was about a week or 2 later than I got results. I don’t understand what a lot of it means but it does tell you how much nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to add.
Posted on 2/28/21 at 9:16 pm to CrawDude
Cool. The AU calendar looks good for a starting point.
Posted on 2/28/21 at 9:32 pm to Modern
Randy Lemon’s (Houston) Schedule
This schedule is popular in Houston as Randy hosts a weekly radio show.
This schedule is popular in Houston as Randy hosts a weekly radio show.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 10:54 am to Modern
quote:
LSU AG center has the soil analysis program
Sorry for the hijack, but I mailed mine in about three weeks ago and still haven't heard anything or have they cashed the check.
How long does this usually take?
Posted on 3/1/21 at 12:10 pm to Pintail
I just found my receipt from the Post Office. I mailed my samples on 2/3 and got results emailed to me on 2/22. I got results in the mail a few days after that too. I don’t see on my bank account where my check was ever cashed.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 12:32 pm to Pintail
This is the busiest time of the year for the soil testing labs - they analyze loads of samples for the farming industry in addition to homeowners. And to my knowledge, as told to me by colleagues, b/c of Covid there are are still restrictions at LSU as to the number of staff they allow in labs at any one time so I wouldn’t expect turn around time to be quick. Another good reason to try to have soil samples submitted in late fall/early winter - turn around time is much faster.
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